The New Jersey Department of Human Services’ Division of Family Development has implemented an automated child care tracking and attendance system call e-Child Care (ECC).

The Urban League’s ECC department processes attendance discrepancy logs and links & re-issues Families First/ECC cards.

These items that MUST be in place before the ECC system can work:

• Providers must have banking information on file. Banking forms and W9 can be obtained below.
• Providers must have a designated telephone landline.
• Parents must have an active child care contract.
• Parents must have their “61— ” Families First Cards linked and activated. The Urban League links and the parent activates by calling 1-800-997-3333
• Parents must activate their “81—-” cards by calling 1-800-997-3333.

Helpful tools for providers:

• Payments, transactions, and contract information can be viewed on your provider portal.
• You can create your own log in by going to www.echildcarenj.org provider web portal.
• Your user name is your EPPIC ID # and your temporary password is your zip code.
• Attendance logs,  direct deposit schedule,  card information sheets, banking packet, calendar for closures, and staff extensions can be obtained here:

Attendance Logs/ECC Payment Discrepancy Form
Direct Deposit Schedule
Banking Form with W9 (Licensed Child Care Center and License Exempt Only)

Banking Form with W9 (FCC Registered Providers & FFN Providers Only)
Closure Dates 2024/2025

E-Child Care CARD Request Form

Important reminders:

• Missed transactions must be recorded (via phone or POS-point of service device) within 13 days for payment to be made.
• Payment requests must be submitted within 60 days of the period of service.
  • Failure to submit documentation within the established timeframes shall result in forfeiture of payment.
  • Manual attendance logs submitted must meet the following “Good Cause” criteria below:
    – WFNJ cases not processed within the authorized start date
    – CPS case not processed within the authorized start date
    – No equipment installed
    – System glitch  that impacts timely payment or accurate payment
    – No Families First Card issued or delay in re-issuing beyond the back swipe period
    – Others need DFD approval
  • – ECC provides Monthly Provider Orientations and One on One Technical Assistance for providers and parents