Registration has reopened for New Jersey’s Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP) for families in certain priority groups. CCAP helps eligible families pay for childcare so parents can work or attend approved training.

Completing the online registration form is the first step in being considered for an invitation to apply for CCAP benefits. Slots are limited. Once program capacity is reached, parents will remain on the registration list until additional availability becomes available.

Who Qualifies

Priority groups currently being offered registration include:

• Families with children experiencing homelessness
• Families with children with special needs
• Families with household income below 100% of the Federal Poverty Level, including:
  • $26,650 for a family of 3
  • $32,150 for a family of 4
  • $37,650 for a family of 5
  • $43,150 for a family of 6
  • $48,650 for a family of 7
  • $54,150 for a family of 8

Not every family in a priority group who is invited to apply will necessarily receive assistance.

How to Register

If you believe you may qualify, register as soon as possible at www.childcarenj.gov. We recommend registering immediately, since limited slots may fill quickly.

If there is availability, you will receive an email from noreply@mynjhelps.gov that will include instructions and a personalized application link. Families are welcome to come to the LRRC during regular walk-in hours to use the LRRC computers to complete the online registration form.

Additional Information

We do not have any additional information beyond what is included in this announcement. Specifically, we do not yet know how many slots will be available, and whether there will be additional funding available in the future.

If you have case-specific questions after the form opens or after you apply, schedule an appointment through the LRRC automated scheduling system online at lrrcenter.org/appt or by calling our automated scheduler at (732) 523-1789. You can also email us at questions@lrrcenter.org.