Grants
As part of the plan to invest more that $700 million in child care, the Department of Human Services, Division of Family Development has announced two grants to strengthening our economy and our workforce. 

Click the grant you are interested in for more information:
Hiring and Retention Bonus Grant (to help recruit new staff into the child care workforce and to reward and retain current staff)
NJ ARP Stabilization Grants (to help pay for operating expenses)

Information Webinars:
English Family Child Care Providers (Download Preparing for the Grant Instructions)

Spanish Family Child Care Providers (Download Preparing for the Grant Instructions)

The webinars were  recorded and are posted on www.ChildCareNJ.gov

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Preparing for the NJ American Rescue Plan (ARP) Stabilization Grant

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Click here to access the NJCCIS link to access the webinar sessions; use the Event ID number.

Leadership and FCC: check your Quicklinks to access new grant information buttons in your NJCCIS account.

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Virtual Quarterly Provider Information Sessions
Please register by emailing Marianna Finamore at marianna.finamore@rutgers.edu.
You may also use this link to register.
(Once you register, you will receive an email confirmation with a Zoom link.)
These are informational sessions and do not count toward annual training hours in NJCCIS.
The following sessions begin at 6:30pm
December 6th, 2021
Click here to download the flyer.

Join us to receive updated information on new subsidy policies affecting providers and parents, new quality initiatives, Summer Camp updates, Family Child Care program, Grow New Jersey Kids and Professional Development trainings.

Click here to view important Child Care Subsidy Program updates from the NJ Department of Human Services, Division of Family Development (DHS,DFD).

Our office will be offering IVR Technical Assistance for
Parents receiving Child Care Subsidy and Child Care Providers.

Click here to download the Flyer and Zoom meeting information. 

The Rutgers Southern Regional CCR&R  serves as a resource:

For Families to find quality early care and education services within their community.
For Early Care and Education Practitioners to pursue professional advancement at a range of educational levels.
For Early Care and Education Providers to enhance the quality of instruction and learning in their child care centers.
For Policy Makers and Key Community Stakeholders to promote and support best educational practices for children ages birth to 8.
​For Foundations and Funders to partner for quality investment in early care and education to ensure long-term economic stability.