New Jersey DHS Opens Grants For Child Care Services To Help Cover COVID-Related Expenses

The New Jersey Department Human Services (DHS) began accepting applications from licensed child care centers and registered family child care homes for grants to help cover the costs of reopening and remaining open during the ongoing coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) public health emergency. Up to $50 million will be available. The awardees must use the funds specifically for COVID-19 related expenses, such as personal protection equipment (PPE), cleaning and sanitation, classroom modifications, air quality and ventilation enhancement, and added staffing costs to meet new COVID-19 health and safety guidelines. The funding is limited to child care providers . . .