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Ask about it
Tell us more about what you need. We answer first, then show the programs that fit, then ask a few questions to narrow it down.
Programs in New Jersey
New Jersey programs for this kind of help. Each agency decides who qualifies.
New Jersey Department of Human Services
Child Care Assistance Program
CCAP helps eligible families pay for child care while they work, attend school, or train for a job.
Ways to apply:Online
New Jersey Department of Human Services
Aging Services
County aging offices connect older adults and people with disabilities to local services and supports.
Ways to apply:PhoneIn person
New Jersey Department of Human Services
Division of Developmental Disabilities services
DDD helps eligible people with intellectual and developmental disabilities access services and supports.
Ways to apply:OnlinePhonePaper
New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development
Vocational Rehabilitation Services
DVRS helps eligible people with disabilities prepare for, find, and keep employment.
Ways to apply:PhoneIn person
Checked on October 8, 2026
Federal programs
These work the same in every state. Each agency decides who qualifies.
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Head Start and Early Head Start
Free preschool, child care and family support for young children from birth to age 5 in families with low income, run by local programs.
Find a program near you with the Head Start locator and contact it to apply.
Checked on October 9, 2026
Talk to a person
- NJ 211
Free help finding food, housing, bills and more near you.
Call 211 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
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