The focus of CHSofNJ’s Ocean County office is early care and education. Our staff of dedicated professionals is here to assist you with any early care information you may need, from the different types of care available, assistance with applying for child care subsidy, accessing an application for child care subsidy to becoming a professional in the field of child care, including any training you may need to achieve that goal. We offer a variety of programs that can help make a difference in your life and in the lives of children. Our services are inclusive, nondiscriminatory, culturally sensitive and are provided professionally with integrity and compassion. All of the services in the CCR&R are confidential and most are free. All support the success of children and families
1433 Hooper Avenue Suite 340 Toms River, NJ 08753 (732) 557-9633 Para inormación sobre nuestra agencia en español, llamar 732-557-9633 y esperar a escuchar la opción #4 o email .
$1,000 Hiring and Retention Bonus Grant
The Hiring and Retention Bonus Grant is reopening for applications on Tuesday, November 1, 2022. Applications will be accepted through Sunday, December 4, 2022.
General Grant Eligibility
If you are a licensed child care center provider, your program may be eligible for these grants if you are:
- Open and operating;
- In compliance with federal Child Care Development Block Grant (CCDBG) health and safety requirements (criminal background check and healthandsafetytrainings);
- In good standing with New Jersey’s Licensing, Manual of Requirements and Child Care Assistance Program (such as appropriately awarded and issued payment to eligible staff from previous hiring and retention grants).
Family child care providers may be eligible, if you are:
- A registered Family Child Care Provider;
- In compliance with federal Child Care Development Block Grant (CCDBG) health and safety requirements (criminal background check and healthandsafetytrainings);
- In good standing with New Jersey’s Registration, Manual of Requirements;
- Open and operating at time of application;
- Have children enrolled.
Qualified Staff
- Responsible for directly working with children (care, supervision or instruction);
- Registered in the Workforce Registry through NJCCIS (New Jersey Child Care Information System);
- Have completed required CCDBG Trainings (including Health, Safety, and Child Growth and Development/Mandated Reporting: Basic Requirements for Licensing and First Aid and Pediatric CPR Training; and
Have completed a comprehensive criminal background check.
For more information on New Jersey’s $1,000 Hiring and Retention Bonus Grant, visit www.ChildCareNJ.gov.
IMPORTANT NOTICE
It is imperative that staff complete required trainings prior to submission of application. For assistance uploading Professional Development documentation and/or certifications into the Workforce Registry, please click https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=7F74Wcpb9gg.
Also, additional funds are included in the grant to offset required payroll taxes to allow for staff to receive a total of $1,000.
Our Brochures
An Introduction to Ocean County CCCR&R Services
Choosing a Child-Care Center
Choosing a Family Child-Care Provider