New Jersey Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP)

About This Program

New Jersey's Child Care Assistance Program provides subsidized child care to income-eligible families. Administered through local CCR&R agencies, the program helps families find and pay for licensed child care. Families may choose from approved providers in the NJ Grow NJ Kids quality rating system. Subsidy levels are based on county market rates.

Subsidy covers portion of childcare costs based on income; family pays sliding-scale co-payment

Key Details

• State program administered under federal CCDF block grant
• Eligibility: At or below 200% Federal Poverty Level; parent must work, attend school, or participate in approved activities
• Families choose their own licensed child care provider
• Subsidy paid directly to provider; family pays income-based co-payment
• Apply through your county/local social services office

How to Apply

Deadline: Rolling — year-round applications