Eligibility

Income and Resource Limits

The resource limit is $1,000,000 in liquid resources (money in the bank, money market accounts, etc.).

Other Program Rules

NEW JERSEY HAS EXPERIENCED A 30 MILLION LOSS IN FUNDING and the CCAP is no longer accepting new applications after July 2025. Therefore, prior established income thresholds for Parents Deserve Success are no longer required. Anyone who meets the below requirements may apply for assistance with Parents Deserve Success. 

UPDATE: Please check New Jersey’s CCAP website for updates and details. As of February 2026, some applications are being accepted and processed. Please see full details at https://www.childcarenj.gov/CCAPClosed

You must provide a letter of rejection from New Jersey’s childcare assistance program. 

Eligible Providers

Parent can choose any of the following type of participating provider:

• Licensed childcare center
• Licensed home childcare 

How to Apply

Apply online or fill out a paper application. For application information click here. You can also call 856-649-2582 to request an application. No interview is required but documentation of certain information must be provided. Applicants must be notified of a decision in writing within 30 days from the date of the application and required documentation is received by Parents Deserve Success. Families are re-certified for CCAP once a year.