Get Help Paying for Child Care with CCAP
New Jersey’s Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP) helps income-eligible families who are working, attending school, or participating in job training pay for child care. CCAP is a State program that is managed locally by Child Care Resource and Referral (CCR&R) agencies. There is a CCR&R in every county. The Children’s Home Society of NJ (CHSofNJ) is the CCR&R in Ocean County.
Getting Started is Easy
To get started, visit www.ChildCareNJ.gov, where you can:
• Learn about the program and eligibility requirements.
• Use the eligibility calculator to see if you may qualify.
• When you’re ready, get connected to the State’s secure application system, MyNJHelps, to apply.
Applying
• You will need to create an account to apply.
• If you have previously created a MyNJHelps account to apply for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) or Work Frist New Jersey (WFNJ), use your previously created username and password to sign in.
• You will not be able to upload documents online if you are applying for CCAP only. If you choose to apply for SNAP and/or WFNJ as well as CCAP, you will be able to upload documents but the uploaded documents will only be used for SNAP/WFNJ verification. You will still need to submit any required documents for CCAP verification to CHSofNJ.
What to Expect After You Apply
After you submit your application, a CHSofNJ representative will:
• Contact you with next steps and let you know which documents are required.
• Provide instructions on how to submit them.
• Help you complete the application process.
Once you’ve submitted all required documents, CHSofNJ will review your application and make an eligibility decision within 30 days.
If you need help at any point, please contact us at 732-557-9633 for assistance.
