Posted on July 23, 2025
Child Care Providers Act Now!
Critical changes to New Jersey’s Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP) will take effect beginning August 1, 2025. These changes will directly impact both providers and families, which include co-payment increases and a pause on new applications.
Despite strong advocacy—including public education, meetings with legislators, public testimony, and widespread media coverage—New Jersey’s final state budget fell $30 million short of the amount needed to fully fund CCAP and maintain open enrollment for eligible families.
To help you understand what’s changing and what actions you can take, we prepared a detailed summary. Read the update.
Why your voice still matters:
Even though the budget is finalized, sharing your stories and concerns with legislators can help lay the groundwork for future funding opportunities.
Email your State Assemblymembers and Senators today. Let them know how these changes affect your program, your staff, and the families you serve.
We are in the process of migrating to a new advocary platform. As soon as the migration has completed we will update this page with a new form to email your legislators. In the meantime you can call your legislators.
"I'm [Your Name], director of [Center Name] in [Town], where we serve [X] children—[X]% of the children we serve rely on subsidy. The recent CCAP changes are deeply harmful. Please prioritize funding and call a special session now."
