Help to Pay for Child Care
Work First New Jersey
Work First New Jersey is the current welfare-to-work program. As the client prepares to enter the workforce, Community Child Care Solutions will help him or her to find child care. Applicants must be employed or in an approved activity. Clients must be pre-approved by the Boards of Social Service in Middlesex or Somerset counties.
New Jersey Cares for Kids
New Jersey Cares for Kids (NJCK) is a program that helps low-income, fulltime working parents and students pay for child care. Eligibility is based on family size and income. Parents can be working, in college or a training program. Application must be submitted and there may be a waiting list. Click here for an application form.
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Child Care Specialists are available to assist you. The Child Care Specialist will provide referrals without bias to type of care or individual provider. No client or provider shall be discriminated against because of race, color, national origin, disability, age or sex.
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In Middlesex County, call 732-324-4357
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In Somerset County, Call 908-927-0869
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