Child Care Assistance Program

    The Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP) is now open!!

    Use the eligibility calculator to see if you may qualify

    When you�re ready to apply, use the link below to be directed to the state�s secure application system, MyNJHelps. Be sure to scroll to the RED CCAP banner.

    MyNJHelps-Customer

    You will not be able to upload documents online if you are applying for CCAP only.

    After you submit your application and it uploads to our Intake portal, our Intake Unit will:

    • Contact you with next steps and let you know which documents are required.
    • Provide instructions on how to submit them.


     

    For additional information visit www.childcarenj.gov

    Additional NJCK ProgramsWho is Eligible?
    Child Protective Services (CPS)Children under Division of Child Protection & Permanency (DCP&P)
      
    Kinship NavigatorFamilies that have custody of a child  must prove relationship/guardianship
    Post Adoptive Child Care (PACC)Families that have adopted a child formerly under the Division of Child Protection & Permanency (DCP&P)
    Department of Education (DOE) Pre-K3 and 4 year olds  must live in district

    ***EXISTING APPLICANTS*** See information about Redetermining your eligibitlity for childcare on page 13 of the Handbook. (*Note that Tier D is the maximum inco

    Click on the Guides below for information regarding children with Special Needs in Childcare

    Special Care Policy Guide -English

    Gua de Polticas de Cuidados Especiales

    ***Important Childcare Assistance changes due to COVID-19 ********************************

    Copay waiver effective November 1st, 2021 read details here  Rate increase & copay PARENT letter Nov 2021

    Extra monthly payments to providers to be used to help offset additional costs to families  See parent notices below 

    2022-2023 Differential Payment Notice to PARENTS

    2021 Differential Payment Notice to PARENTS

    Copayment reduction for some families eff. May 1, 2021 Read parent notice ? Copay Reduction 05-01-2021 -PARENT letter

    School age care (ages 5-13) extended through June 2021 (letter dated 02-18-2021)

     Parent Notice to Extend Subsidy to June 2021

    School age care extended through February 2021 (letter dated 01-28-2021)

     Parent Notice  Extension of School age care Feb 2021

    Extensions and updates through January 31, 2021 (letter dated 12-28-2020)

     Provider Notice Child Care Extensions

    Extension of full-time payment for school-age children (letter dated 12-22-2020)

     School Age Extension letter to providers

    ¡El Programa de Asistencia para el Cuidado de Niños (CCAP) ya está abierto!

    Utilice la calculadora de elegibilidad (https://www.childcarenj.gov/calculator) para ver si puede calificar.

    Cuando esté listo para aplicar, use el enlace a continuación para ser dirigido al sistema de aplicaciones seguro del estado, MyNJHelps. Asegúrese de desplazarse hasta el banner ROJO de CCAP.

                                            https://www.mynjhelps.gov/home

    No podrá subir documentos en línea si está aplicando solo para CCAP.

    Después de enviar su solicitud y una vez que se suba a nuestro portal de Recepción, nuestra Unidad de Recepción:

    -Se pondrá en contacto con usted con los próximos pasos y le informará cuáles documentos se requieren.

    -Proporcionará instrucciones sobre cómo enviarlos.

    CONTACTS:

    Wilmarie Padilla, Supervisor at  wpadilla@ulohc.org  / (201) 451-8888 x 141