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Would You Like Information on Financial Assistance for Child Care?
We understand that for many New Jersey families, it is difficult to pay for the child care you need for your children while you work or are in school. Currently, financial assistance is available for families under these programs:
- Work First New Jersey: If you are a participant in this program you immediately qualify for financial assistance for the child care you select.
- SSBG Child Care Centers: These licensed child care centers have contracts with the NJ Department of Human Services to offer child care to eligible families, requiring a "co-pay" that is based upon your income and family size.
- New Jersey Cares for Kids: This subsidy program offers eligible parents a financial assistance voucher which may be used towards the child care program of choice.
General qualifications for New Jersey Cares for Kids and SSBG centers are:
- Adults in the family must be working full time or going to school full time or a combination of work and school to equal full time.
- Full time is defined as 30 hours per week.
- The maximum gross income in order to qualify is as follows:
| Family of 2 |
$23,220 |
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Family of 7 |
$53,420 |
| Family of 3 |
$29,260 |
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Family of 8 |
$59,460 |
| Family of 4 |
$35,300 |
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Family of 9 |
$65,500 |
| Family of 5 |
$41,340 |
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Family of 10 |
$71,540 |
| Family of 6 |
$47,380 |
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Family of 11 |
$77,580 |
These income eligibility guidelines may change annually.
Limited funds are available in each county. Your county-based Resource & Referral (R&R) organization manages the voucher programs and can also refer you to the SSBG centers in your area. In Morris County, please call Child & Family Resources at 973-927-6060.
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