The New Jersey ARP Stabilization Grant application is available through April 20, 2022.  If you need help covering your child care operational expenses Click Here for More Information.

The Department of Human Services/Division of Family Development is conducting a study that compares the cost of basing child care assistance program payments on attendance to the cost of enrollment.  All programs that have children enrolled who receive child care subsidy are expected to participate. For more information Click Here.

NJ just announced the reopening of the $1,000 Hiring and Retention Bonus Grant applications, which will be available through May 6.  For details, Click Here!

The Department of Human Services, Division of Family Development is launching its Child Care Enrollment Study.  Programs that receive subsidy will be invited to a training webinar scheduled for Thursday, April 7, 2022 (time to be determined).  Please Click Here to view the provider notice.

Child Care Connection has just posted its ECC newsletter for providers.  Click here to view it!

Find out what’s in the latest issue!

March Family Connection Newsletter

The State is now paying a quality-based differential rate to family child care providers that have a Grow NJ Kids Quality Rating level of 3, 4, or 5 stars!  Click here for more information.

You are in a unique role to help prevent childhood obesity. Children spend many hours in early care and education programs, as well as family child care. Help kids build good habits by ensuring your program is a healthy environment for children to learn.  We are offering a 6-module virtual training series that promotes healthy habits today for a healthier tomorrow!  Each session will share the benefits of one of five healthy goals as well as provide an array of strategies and easy access resources to support your ongoing efforts towards building that goal!

Join us for one or both of The New Jersey Work Environment Council (WEC) workplace health and safety trainings we are hosting online!

Child Care Connection Announces Position for a Part-time Child Care Referral Specialist. Click Here for Child Care Referral Specialist Position Information