Eligibility

Families with income less than 200% of the federal poverty level (FPL) in which the parent/caretaker relative is working or attending a NJ public college/university or attending a short-term training program. The parent must be working or attending school/training for at least 20 hours/week. Once the family is receiving services, they continue to be eligible until income exceeds 300% FPL. See below for these ‘entry’ and ‘exit’ income limits.Effective January 1, 2025, families with income less than 261% of FPL are eligible for CCAP.

Income and Resource Limits

The resource limit is $1,000,000 in liquid resources (money in the bank, money market accounts, etc.). Income must be within the limits below.

Other Program Rules

• As a condition of eligibility, the parent must cooperate with the Office of Child Support Services to establish a child support order against the non-custodial parent of the child receiving the subsidy.

• Families pay a co-payment of between 2 and 7% of gross income. Only one co-payment is required, regardless of the number of children receiving CCAP assistance.

• You must provide a letter of rejection from New Jersey’s childcare assistance program. 

Eligible Providers

Parent can choose any of the following type of participating provider:

• Licensed day care center
• Certified family home day care
• Approved relative, friend or neighbor

How to Apply

Apply online or fill out a paper application. For application information click here. You can also call 856-649-2582 to request an application. No interview is required but documentation of certain information must be provided. Applicants must be notified of a decision in writing within 30 days from the date of the application and required documentation is received by Parents Deserve Success. Families are re-certified for CCAP once a year.