Community Coordinated Child Care of Union County is a not for profit resource and referral agency. We attempt to meet the wide range of needs families face as they raise young children. We believe that all families should have good child care that they can afford. CCCC works with parents, community, business, and government. CCCC helps parents find services to help them. The agency helps the early childhood centers and family child care providers by giving training and other help to improve their programs.

Child Care Resource and Referral 
CCCC helps parents learn about the different Types of Care, through our free referral services. A child care specialist listens to parent’s concerns and provides them with options based on family’s needs. Parents can also get online referrals.

Department of Education (DOE) Wraparound

• Once known as Abbott Wrap Around, this program provides four hours of care during the months of September through June. It also provides ten hours of care for July and August. 
• DOE Wraparound is a subsidy program for families of preschool children placed by the Elizabeth or Plainfield Board of Education in Public Pre-K classrooms. The Board of Education pay s for six hours of education each school day. The subsify pays for care before and after the education hours.
• Full-time care is paid for in July and August. The child must be three or four years of age. The family must live in Elizabeth or Plainfield.
• Parents must be working 25 hours or training at least 20 hours per week and have gross income no greater than 200% of the Federal Poverty Level. A parent will qualify if they are a full-time student with 12 or more credits during the fall and spring semester, or 9 or more credits during the summer. A combination of part-time college or training with part-time employment may also qualify a parent. 
• Parents must submit a letter of employment or paystubs from four consecutive weeks.

Family Child Care
CCCC registers, monitors and trains Family Child Care (FCC) providers residing in Union County. We also provide free and confidential referrals to parents.  

Kinship Care

• Adults raising a relative’s child in their home may get help paying for child care. The adult must prove they are a family member or guardian of the child/children and live with them. Approval is based on the caregiver’s age, income and family size. 
• When you print the application (located at ccccunion.org) there is information about eligibility details that you can use as a handout. 
• Income eligibility is 350% of thr Federal Poverty Level for Kinship caregivers under age 50, and 500% for Kinship caregivers age 60 and older. Applicants must provide proof of age.
• Kinship caregivers over age 60 are not required to work or be in training. If under age 60 and permanently disabled, Kinship caregivers are not required to be working or in training.
• Co-payment is required if income is over 100% of the Federal Poverty Level.

Professional Development
CCCC offers many classes for teachers working with young children. We also offer CDA training and workshops for infant/toddler providers. A list of courses are online.

NJ First Steps Statewide Infant/Toddler Initiative
This program offers help to child care providers who care for infants and toddlers. Staff make visits to providers to offer ideas and training.

NJ Cares for Kids

• NJCK helps families pay for child care. 
• This program provides subsidized child care voucher payments for working families and full time students who meet the guidelines mandated by the state of New Jersey. This child care subsidy through the NJCK Program will assist you to pay for childcare for infants, toddlers, preschool-age children, school-age children up to 13, and for children with special needs up to 19.
• Childcare can be provided by licensed child care centers, registered family day care  homes, summer day camps, school-age child care programs, and care by relatives and friends
  • Income Eligibility Guidelines (Represent 200% of the Federal Poverty Level)
    • Family Size of 2: $29,420
    • Family Size of 3: $37,060
    • Family Size of 4: $44,700
      • For each additional child add $7,640
  • Eligibility Requirements
    • Must be a Union County resident
    • Must be employed full-time OR attending school full-time
    • Must meet income eligibility guidelines

NJ Strengthening Families Initiative (NJ SFI)
The NJ Strengthening Families Initiative (SFI) goal is to help prevent child abuse and neglect by strengthening families through early care and education. Union County child care centers and family child care providers may participate in SFI. For more information on SFI visit www.state.nj.us/dcf/families/early/strengtheningl. If you are interested in participating in SFI, call 973-923-1433 ext. 143 or 106.

Work First NJ(WFNJ)

• WFNJ helps families who are on public assistance pay for child care. 
• Familied who get public assistance canget help to pay for child care during the period that the Union County Division of Social Services has placed for the families in an employment related activity.
• A written referral from the County DSS is required for each period of subsidy.

Community Care Voucher Centers (CCVC)

• CCVC dedicated vouchers help low income families pay the cost of child care at designated childcare centers. A specific number of slots are given to each CCVC Child Care Center. The child care center is responsible for finding eligible families and assisting them with completing the application.
• CCCC does the determination of eligibility. Parents must work at least 25 hours per week. They may also attend college (12 credits and 9 credits in the summer) or attend a training program (20 hours per week). Parents may combine a part-time job with part-time school/college/training. 
• A family's income may not exceed 250% of the Federal Poverty Level. Parents must provide documentation that they are currently working full-time. Original paystubs for four recent consecutive weeks or a letter of employment on company letterhead will be accepted. 
• If a parent is self-employed, they must provide CCCC with their most recent federal tax return. The subsidy is from birth to 13 years of age and up to 19 years if the child is special needs. If a voucher slot remains vacant for more than 30 days, the voucher will be reallocated to another child care agency.
• The child care center is required to accept the state maximum rate. No excess cost can be charged to the parent in a CCVC slot.

Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP)

• CCAP helps low income families pay the cost of child care. Parents must work at least 30 hours a week. They may also attend college (12 credits and 9 credits in the summer) or attend a training program (20 houts per week). Parents may combine a part-time job with part-time school/college/training.
• A family's income may not exceed 200% of the Federal Poverty Level for their family size. Original paystubs for four recent consecutibe weeks are required. If a client is self-employed, they must provide us with their most recent federal tax return. No employer letters are acceptable. The subsidy is from birth to 13 years of age and up to 19 if the child is special needs.

Post Adoption Child Care

• Eligibility is based on a referral letter from the NJ Division of Child Protection and Permanency ststing that a child younger than Kindergarten age has been adopted on (date) and the parent has been informed that they must apply to the CCR&R where they live within 90 days after adoption.
• Parents provide letters from employers as proof they are working 30 or more hours per week and months of year employed. They may also provide proof they are in full time training or a combination of the two that equal a full time activity. 
• No proof of income is required. No co-pay is required.
• The subsidy ends August 31st of year child is eligible to attend Kindergarten. If local school district only provides part-time Kindergarten, the subsidt can continue to pay for part-time care during the Kindergarten year.

Transitional Child Care

• After a parent's case is closed due to employment, they may be able to get subsidy for up to two years after cash assistance ends. There are no requirements for hours of emplpoyment or maximum income limits for eligibility.
• The parent just needs to continue to not recieve cash assistance from welfare. At the end of the first year, the parent must provide proof that they are stll employed and their gross income.
• If a parent does not have paystubs, an employer letter is acceptable only if wages receivedwere claimed on the paren's most recent federal income tax return. Co-payment is rewuired of income is over 100% of the Federal Poverty Level.

Post Transitional Child Care

• Parents who have completed two years if Transitional Child Care and can provide original paystubs for four recent consecutive weekd porrfing that they are still working 25 hours or more per week and have income below 250% of the Federal Poverty Level are eligible for a Federal Child Care Asssistance Program subisidy. Co-pay is required if income exceeds 100% of the Federal Poverty Level.

Preschool Summer Enrichmen and Literacy Program

• For 8 to 10 weeks.
• For information and to apply, call CCCC or apply in person to the child care centers listed below.
• Family eligibility requirements: Low income families-not exceed 250% of the Federal Poverty Level. Parents must be actively employed, attending school or training. It may be an ESL, GED, or an online program. you may volunteer in addition to working or attending school.
• Each parent applying must be working or working and volunteering, training, for an average of 25 hours per week. Families cannot be enrolled in any other state subsidized program.
• The Preschool Summer Enrichment and Literacy Program is available at these centers:
  • Elizabeth:
    • Proceed Early Child Development Center 1: 908-393-7600
    • Proceed Early Child Development Center 2: 908-351-7727
    • Egenolf Early Childhood Center: 908-352-7508
    • Little Schoolhouse: 908-282-4610
  • Plainfield:
    • Al & Jean's Tiny Tot Academy: 908-531-9174
    • Precous Steps Child Development Center: 908-755-5005
    • Neighborhood House Association: 908-757-7100
    • Playhouse Child Development: 908-412-8909
  • Vauxhall:
    • Brainiacs Child Care: 908-688-8687

Eligibility	Union County Residents
Age Groups	Children Adults
Community Services	Family & Support Services Child Care / After School

Last Updated: 10/12/21