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AFFORDABLE CHILDCARE
WITHIN REACH
"Every child deserves quality care"
At Healthy Kids, we believe every child deserves access to safe, enriching, and high-quality care. We proudly partner with New Jersey State's child care assistance program to help make our services more affordable to families. Whether your child is just starting out or needs care during the school year or summer, we're here to support you every step of the way.
Is My Family Eligible?
Check the requirements below to see if you qualify
Eligibility Requirements:
✓ Must be a New Jersey resident
✓ Families must meet income requirements and not have assets that exceed $1 million
✓ Must be working full time (30 hours or more a week), attending school full time (12 credits or more), in job training (at least 20 hours a week), or have a full‑time equivalent combination of these activities
✓ Children must be under 13 years old
✓ Must be a U.S. citizen or qualified non‑citizen
✓ Must reside with applicant or co‑applicant (parent(s) or individual(s) acting as parent(s), legal guardian, or other person having custody)
✓ Families may also be eligible if they are experiencing homelessness
Eligibility is redetermined every 12 months and families must recertify annually.
2026 Income Limits
$52,875
Annual Income Limit
$4,406
Monthly Income Limit
What Documentation Do I Need?
Gather these documents before you apply
Proof of Income
Examples may include: recent pay stubs (usually last 2–4 weeks) or the most recent W‑2 or tax return and proof of other income, such as:
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Child support
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Unemployment
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SSI/disability
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Alimony
Proof of Employment, School, or Training
Work schedule or employer letter, school schedule or enrollment verification or job training documentation.
Proof of New Jersey Residency
Lease or mortgage statement, utility bill, driver’s license, or state ID with NJ address
Identification
Driver’s license or government‑issued ID. (If needed) Secondary documents like: health insurance card, paystub, school ID
Child Information / Citizenship
Birth certificate or legal documents, proof child lives with you, and proof of U.S. citizenship or qualified status.
Additional Documents (If Applicable)
Depending on your situation, they may also ask for:
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Child support payment records
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Custody or guardianship paperwork
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Proof of disability (if applicable)
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Letters explaining unusual income situations
Accepted document types include: PDF, DOC/DOCX, JPEG, or PNG
Certain documents may fulfill more than one requirement.
How to Apply
Families can apply for Child Care Assistance online
If you have previously created a MyNJHelps account to apply for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) or Work First 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 your Child Care Resource and Referral (CCR&R) agency separately
After You Apply
After you submit your application, your CCR&R 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, the CCR&R will review your application and make an eligibility decision within 30 days
Are There Other Forms of Assistance?
Have Questions?
We're here to help through every step of the process
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