Child Care Resources of Monmouth County is open and working to support families statewide who must continue to work during COVID-19 (e.g., essential personnel in our hospitals and grocery stores and others whom we depend on at this time) as well as the child care providers who support them.
One Stop Shop Child Care Resources DFD Policies Including COVID-19 Information
DFD Policies and COVID-19 Child Care Initiatives
Enrollment-based Payment: DFD will continue to pay providers based on enrollment rather than attendance (Per FY24 NJ State Budget). See guidance.
NJ American Rescue Plan Stabilization Grants: The NJ American Rescue Plan (ARP) Stabilization Grant provided financial relief to licensed child care providers and registered family child care providers to support key operating expenses. The grant could be used for wages and benefits, insurance, rent, mortgage, utilities, cleaning and sanitizing, professional development related to health and safety, mental health services, and other operational expenses to remain open and operating. The NJ American Rescue Plan (ARP) Stabilization Grant is no longer accepting applications. For more information, click here.
$1,000 Hiring and Retention Bonus Grant: Funded with the Child Care Revitalization Fund signed into law by Governor Murphy and the American Rescue Plan, hiring and retention grants will be issued from the New Jersey Department of Human Services (DHS), Division of Family Development (DFD). Child care center staff and registered family child care providers were eligible if they earned $50,000 or less per year. The application for hiring and retention bonus grants is now closed.
Supplemental Payments: DFD’s supplemental payment (family differential) of $300 per subsidy-eligible child for full-time care, or $150 for part-time care per subsidy eligible child was made permanent through the FY24 NJ State budget, including infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children enrolled in your program. See guidance.
Waiving Parent Co-Pays: DFD’s co-pay waiver was extended as part of the FY24 NJ State budget. See guidance.
Thriving by Three Infant and Toddler Child Care Grant. The Thriving by Three Infant and Toddler Child Care Grant supports the development and creation of infant (under 18 months old) and toddler (18 months to 2 ½ years old) slots and provides technical assistance to providers for the expansion of child care spaces. As of July 2023, this program is no longer accepting grant applications. Stay tuned for additional information should funding become available. More information is available here.
Should you have any questions, please contact Child Care Resources of Monmouth County at (732) 918-9901. For questions related to Child Care Tuition Assistance for School-Age Children, please visit https://njccis.com/njccis/home.
NJ EDA Child Care Facilities Grants
For the latest information on the NJ Economic Development Authority (NJ EDA) Child Care Facilities Improvement program, which provides grants to child care providers, click here.
Department of Children and Families, Division of Family Development
Guidance for Child Care During COVID-19
- NJ Child Care COVID-19 Web Page
- Extension of Enrollment-based Payments for Subsidy (extended as part of the FY24 NJ State budget)
- Return to Normal Policies (with some exceptions, May 19, 2022)
- COVID-19 Family Differential Payments Extension (Supplemental per child payments were made permanent by the FY24 NJ State budget)
- Rate Increases and Family Co-pay Waivers (extended through the FY24 NJ State budget)
- NJ DCF COVID-19 Standards for Child Care Centers (May 26, 2021)
- NJ Department of Health COVID-19 Guidance for Reopening Childcare (May 26, 2021)
- Executive Directive No. 21-004: COVID-19 Child Care Center Standards (May 26, 2021)
- DCF COVID-19 Web Page
- Extension of COVID-19 Child Care Initiatives through June 30, 2021 (DFD, February 19, 2021)
- NJ Department of Health COVID-19 Guidance for Reopening Childcare (January 4, 2021)
- Frequently Asked Questions during the Public Health Emergency (December 21, 2020)
- General Accommodation Program Supervision Childcare Center – Frequently Asked Questions
- Emergency Child Care Important Information and Resources
- Governor Murphy Executive Order No. 110, Requiring Child Care Centers to Close on April 1 Unless Approved to Serve Children of Essential Workers (March 25, 2020)
- Essential Personnel Categories (March 25, 2020)
- Information for Families on Health and Safety Measures Child Care Programs May Take During Covid-19 (May 1, 2020)
New Jersey Department of Health
NJ Dept. of Labor and Workforce Development,
Division of Unemployment Insurance
- Unemployed? Apply for unemployment compensation here.
- Congress increased funding and expanded the safety net due to COVID-19. The self-employed and individuals working in faith-based organizations are now eligible for unemployment compensation through a new federal program! Apply through the Division of Unemployment Insurance. It's a one-stop shop!
- COVID-19 Scenarios & Benefits Available, NJ Dept. of Labor and Workforce Development. (English) (Spanish)
Child Care Provider Resources
- NJ Dept. of Children and Families, COVID-19 Information Main Web Page
- Extension of Enrollment-based Payments for Subsidy (extended through the FY24 NJ State budget)
- COVID-19 Family Differential Payments Extension (Supplemental per child payments, made permanent through the FY24 NJ State budget)
- Rate Increases and Family Co-pay Waivers (extended through the FY24 NJ State budget)
- NJ DCF COVID-19 Standards for Child Care Centers (May 26, 2021)
- NJ Department of Health COVID-19 Guidance for Reopening Childcare (May 26, 2021)
- Executive Directive No. 21-004: COVID-19 Child Care Center Standards (May 26, 2021)
- GNJK Web Page
- Guidance for New Jersey Child Care Programs on COVID-19 Related Health and Safety Requirement Implementation – Download the PDF
- Guidance for New Jersey Child Care Programs on COVID-19 Related Health and Safety Requirement Implementation – Watch the Video
- NJ Department of Health COVID-19 Guidance for Reopening Childcare (January 4, 2021)
- Frequently Asked Questions during the Public Health Emergency (December 21, 2020)
- Routine Schedule for Cleaning, Sanitizing, and Disinfecting
Small Business Administration Help
- SBA Online Portal for Loan Forgiveness (at or below $150,000)
- Online Portal Help Guide(FAQ Slides)
- Lender List– Banks that have opted into the SBA online portal
- SBA Form 3508S This form is for borrowers of $150,000 or less. It’s a short one page form. (Your lender may use this form or one that is equivalent)
- SBA Form 3508EZ This form is for borrowers of more than $150,000.
- SBA Form 3508 This form is for borrowers who do not qualify to use SBA Form 3508S or 3508EZ. It is a four page detailed form with many calculations
- SBA COVID Business Relief Options
- SBA Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Extended (One Pager, Committee for Economic Development, March 2021)
- Family Child Care Home Business Support Resources)
- SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDL), including up to $10,000 in emergency grants (Apply through SBA link)
Need Help Reviewing Business Options?
- Child Care Resources Center Business Support Resources (web site)
- Family Child Care Home Business Support Resources (web site)
- Find your local Small Business Development Center or local Women's Business Center. Free help!
Parent Resources
- Caring for Children with Asthma during COVID-19 from AAP: Healthychildren.org
- Div. of Family Development (DFD) Parent Resource Page
- Essential Personnel. Are you among essential personnel looking for child care? Contact your local Child Care Resource & Referral (CCR&R) agency for help.
- Emergency Child Care Assistance Program Overview
- Emergency Child Care Assistance Parent Agreement
- Toll-free Hotlines/Helplines
- Supporting Learning During the COVID-19 Pandemic
- COVID Community Corps Overview
- Weekly Digest JUNE 9 - 13
- Second Shot Summary
- NJ Weekly Digest
- General Vaccine Information One-Pager
Talking About COVID-19 with Children
(CDC Suggestions)
- Messages for Parents, School Staff, and Others Working with Children (CDC)
- CDC Checklist for Parents
- Answering toddler questions - why are people wearing masks? (Zero to Three)
- COVID-19 Resources for Parents 24/7 in Multiple Languages (Parenting for Lifelong Health)
Need Help with Rent Payments?
- NJ Department of Community Affairs Emergency Rent Assistance Program Flyer
- NJ Department of Community Affairs Emergency Rent Assistance Public Notice
- Emergency Rent Assistance Portal to Submit an Application
Community Resources
- SAMHSA Coping with Stress During Infectious Disease Outbreaks (English) (Spanish)
- Sesame Street in Communities (Health Emergencies Web Page and Kids Support) (English) (Spanish)
- CDC Guidance for Schools and Child Care
- CDC Supplemental Guidance for Schools and Child Care that Remain Open
Tax Relief
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Have questions about COVID-19?
Use the NJ COVID-19 Information Hub to find quick answers to questions such as
- How can I protect myself from COVID-19/novel Coronavirus?
- What are the “stay at home” rules in New Jersey? What businesses are closed?
- Where and how do I get tested for COVID-19 in New Jersey? Who should get testing?
- Has the deadline for filing taxes been extended?
- What types of benefits or assistance are available to me during the coronavirus outbreak?
- Am I eligible for any unemployment benefits if my work has been negatively impacted by COVID-19?
- What housing and rental assistance and mortgage relief is available for New Jerseyans? What if I'm getting evicted or in foreclosure?
State announcements, services, and assistance are available through the COVID-19 hub. Try it!
COVID-19 Infographic for Kids
Recent CDC Guidance
- Schools and Child Care Programs (April 27, 2021)
- If You Are Pregnant, Breastfeeding, or Caring for Young Children (CDC, May 13, 2021)
- Cleaning and Disinfection for Households (CDC, April 5, 2021)
- Running Essential Errands (CDC, May 12, 2021)
