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NJ Child Care Subsidy Program

*The Child Care Subsidy Program has been paused by the State of New Jersey for the 25-26 school year.*
 
The Child Care Subsidy Program can help lower-income families who are working, in training or in school, or a combination of these activities to pay a portion of their child care.
 
Applicant(s)/Parents Eligibility Requirements
  • Must be a New Jersey resident;
  • Must meet income requirements and not have assets that exceed $1 million;
  • Must be working full time (30 hours or more a week), attending school full time (12 credits or more), or in job training (at least 20 hours a week); and
  • Depending on family size and income, may have to contribute to the cost of care (copay).
 
Child Eligibility Requirements
  • Up to the age of 13, or less than age 19, if under the NJ Division of Child Protection and Permanency’s protective supervision, or mentally or physically incapable of self-care;
  • Must be a US Citizen or qualified non-citizen; and
  • Must reside with parent(s), or individual(s) acting as parent(s) (in loco parentis).
 
Eligible families should apply for the New Jersey Cares for Kids Care Subsidy Program (vouchers) as early as possible in order to have a contract in place by the beginning of the school year. This program will help with:
 
• Aftercare
• Dual Language Pre-K
• Sacred Heart Montessori
• Summer Camp
 
Completing and Submitting an Application
To get started, you must first complete, sign and submit an application with the required documents to the Child Care Resource and Referral (CCR&R) agency in your county.
 
For more information see the parent brochure below: