New Jersey Cares for Kids (NJCK) Announces 2024 Income Limits for Childcare Subsidies - 03/2024

New Jersey Cares for Kids (NJCK), a statewide program providing childcare subsidies to low- and moderate-income working parents, has released the 2023 income limits. The program is administered in Ocean County by the Children’s Home Society of New Jersey (CHS).

The NJCK program aims to assist working parents in accessing quality childcare services. Through this program, eligible families receive financial assistance to cover the cost of childcare services provided by approved centers.

The income limits effective March 1st are as follows:

Family Size Initial Eligibility Redetermination
2 $40,880 $51,100
3 $51,640 $64,550
4 $62,400 $78,000
5 $73,160 $91,450
6 $83,920 $104,900
7 $94,680 $118,350
8 $105,440 $131,800
for each additional child add $10,760 $13,450

For more information about this program and for application instructions, see the brochure below.

If you have any questions, schedule an appointment through the LRRC automated scheduling system by calling 732-523-1789, e-mail [email protected], or visit us during our walk-in hours.