The New Jersey Department of Human Services has announced a statewide pause on new applications for the Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP), effective Friday, August 1, 2025, due to limited funding

To be considered under current funding, a complete application must be received or postmarked by Thursday, July 31, 2025. Applications received or postmarked after that date will not be reviewed.

In Ocean County, CCAP applications are processed by the Children's Home Society of New Jersey (CHS). n Monmouth County, applications are handled by Child Care Resources of Monmouth County.

State officials have indicated that “additional funding is not anticipated for the foreseeable future,” signaling an indefinite pause on new enrollments.

Urgent Action for Families Who Have Not Yet Applied

If you believe you are eligible and have not yet submitted an application, you must ensure a complete application is received or postmarked by July 31, 2025, to be considered under current funding.

How to Apply

Download the application and instructions below.

What This Means for Current Families

• No interruption in current assistance: Children with active CCAP cases will continue to receive coverage through the end of their eligibility period and through future redeterminations, as long as they remain eligible.
• No new children may be added to active cases after July 31, 2025.
• Parent copay changes on August 1, 2025: At the next redetermination, parent copay amounts will increase to approximately 6% of family income. The exact copay will appear on the finalized Parent/Applicant and Provider Agreement (PAPA). Families not yet up for renewal will retain their current copay until redetermination.