NJ Division of Family Development Sets Deadline for Thriving by Three Applications

The New Jersey Department of Human Services/Division of Family Development (DHS/DFD) will no longer accept any more applications for Thriving by Three beyond Friday, January 12, 2024, at 5:00 p.m. We are excited to report that over $1 million in grants funds have been awarded to family child care providers.

Over the next week, all applications received and submitted will be reviewed and processed. If you have already submitted an application, please do not submit a new one. If you have any questions, please send your inquiries to

 

DFD Releases Market Rate Survey for All Child Care Programs

The NJ Department of Human Services/Division of Family Development (DFD) has requested that all New Jersey licensed child care centers and family child care homes complete the 2023 NJ Child Care Market Rate Survey.  Participation in this survey is critical for the State of New Jersey to inform policy recommendations for setting provider payment rates for the Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP).  The data collected will provide valuable information related to child care market prices; expenses associated with the implementation of health, safety, and staffing requirements; and the cost of higher-quality child care.  DHS/DFD/Office of Child Care Operations (OCCO) will use the data to inform policy and budget planning for the State’s CCAP.  Here is information on the survey, including a link to the survey:  

Centers/Preschools:  2023 New Jersey Child Care Market Price Study (qualtrics.com)

Family Child Care:  2023 New Jersey Child Care Market Price Study (qualtrics.com)

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DFD will also hold virtual “office hours” for providers who would like some assistance with the survey.  Click here to open the schedule

If you have any questions regarding this survey, please contact DFD/OCCO at 609-631-2688 or .

Child Care Center Job Bank on Website

Child Care Connection has added a job bank to our website for Mercer County-based child care centers seeking employees. Please contact if you would like to post a job opening.  To look at the posted job openings, Click Here.