NJCK subsidizes child care costs for low and moderate income families. For eligibility guidelines for NJCK, visit the New Jersey Department of Human Services website. In Bergen County, the NJCK child care subsidy program is administered by the Office for Children. 

NJ Child Care Subsidy Brochure

View Frequently Asked Questions about NJCK.

To assist applicants with redetermination when their contracts are expiring, the Family Redetermination Guide has been updated.

Work First NJ (WFNJ)

WFNJ participants are eligible for child care subsidy assistance if they need child care to work, look for work, or participate in an approved work activity. Transitional Child Care benefits may be provided for up to two years when a WFNJ participant gets a job and is no longer receiving cash assistance through the WNFJ program. In Bergen County, the WFNJ child care subsidy program is administered through the Office for Children. Eligibility for WFNJ benefits is determined by the Bergen County Board of Social Services. Find more information about WFNJ eligibility and how to apply.

Federal Child & Dependent Care Credits

You may be eligible for these tax benefits that can help you pay for child care and other expenses. Visit the National Women’s Law Center website for more information.

Employer Assistance & Flexible Spending Accounts

Ask your employer if a flexible spending account is offered or if other benefits are offered to assist with child care expenses. With a flexible spending account, child care expenses are paid with “before tax” earnings. Visit the National Women's Law Center website for more detailed information about flexible spending accounts.

Kinship Navigator

Kinship caregivers may be eligible to receive a variety of support services and financial aid (including child care subsidy) through the NJ Kinship Navigator Program. Kinship caregivers are special people who have taken on the responsibility of caring for their relatives’ children – these children might be the caregiver's siblings, nieces, nephews, or, most often, their grandchildren. For information on eligibility and services, call the Kinship Navigator toll-free at 211.

Child Care Military Fee Assistance Programs

View information on child care assistance for military families.

NJ Family Care

View information on affordable health insurance coverage from NJ Family Care.