Community Care Voucher Centers (CCVC)
In order to ensure child care subsidy availability throughout Essex County, the State of New Jersey has provided a limited number of dedicated community care voucher slots. Applicants must reside in Essex County. When you are ready to apply, use the following link https://www.mynjhelps.gov/home to be the State’s secure application system, MyNJHelps.
To be eligible for the Community Care Voucher Center (CCVC), parents present in the household must be:
- Employed full time, a minimum of 25 hours per week
- Enrolled in a school/training program, a minimum of 20 hours per week
- Enrolled in College 12 credit hours per semester (Fall and Spring) and 9 credit hours in the summer
- In a combination of work and school
Household income must also meet the following requirements. Families earning up to 250 percent of the federal poverty level qualify for subsidies. After one year, a family remains eligible with an income up to 250 percent of the federal poverty level. (click here for Income Eligibility chart) to see if you qualify.