NJ Child Care Assistance Program
Essex County families may be eligible for financial assistance with the cost of child care through the New Jersey Child Care Assistance Program. Eligibility is determined by family size, employment, and/or education hours, and income (click here for NJCCAP Income Eligibility chart).
To be eligible for the New Jersey Child Care Assistance Program, parents present in the household must be:
- Employed full time, a minimum of 30 hours per week
- Enrolled in a school/training program, a minimum of 20 hours per week
- Enrolled in College, 12 credit hours per semester (Fall and Spring) and 9 credit hours in the summer
- In a combination of work and school
Household income must also meet the following requirements. Families earning up to 200 percent of the federal poverty level qualify for subsidies. After one year, a family remains eligible with an income up to 250 percent of the federal poverty level. (click here for NJCCAP Income Eligibility chart) to see if you qualify
Additional requirements:
Children must be under 13 years old (or under 19 if they have special needs), and the child care provider must be a:
- Licensed Child Care Center
- Registered Family Day Care
- Summer Camp or
- School-Age Programs
For additional information, please call us at (973) 297-1114.