Moved to a safer family friendly location ... its a little more pricey to live here but it'll be worth it in the long run for my son. Anyway I'm looking to go back to work and wanted to know if the gov. can help my pay because of my low income.
I live in NJ and tired looking online but couldn't find anything....
any info is greatly appreciated
2007-11-09 07:43:08 · 8 answers · asked by ladyeve983 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Toddler & Preschooler
I don't necessarily know about New York, but in Texas, I was able to get low-cost or free child care while I was in school and working. I think the best place to start would be the department of human services, or department of health and human services, which is basically the ageny that takes care of ffodstamps, etc. They will have information about local programs and it might only take a phone call to get the name and contact info of the agency. Also, try asking the YWCA, Boys & Girls Clubs, etc., type places, they might also have the names of providers.
2007-11-09 07:53:22 · answer #1 · answered by teachingazteca 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When looking at new full time jobs (well maybe even part-time) look for something called a dependent care spending account in the work benefits - insurance,401K, etc. You put money into it pre-tax to use for daycare. Now this is significant because taxes can take 30-40% of wages. So if you put in $5000 (which is the max I know of). You'll easily be saving thousands, of $$ that otherwise would go to taxes. (cost you $8000 in daycare vs $5000 for example.)
How it works is it deducts from your paycheck a little bit each month. May not be the best situation right off the bat, but something to think about, even if you can start small, do it.
2007-11-09 07:58:48 · answer #2 · answered by lillilou 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Good for you for moving to a safer area for your child! As far as government paying for daycare--it all depends. How old is your child? Is he/she preeschool aged? I'm not sure about NJ, but here in GA there are government subsidized preschools where you pay little (or sometimes nothing at all), depending on your income. If I were you, I'd go to your local welfare office and ask them if they offer a program and if so, what are the criteria that you have to meet. Obviously you can't start back to work until you find a daycare and figure out if you can pay for it, but figure out what salary you're *probably* going to be making, and use that with the social worker.
2007-11-09 08:17:58 · answer #3 · answered by brevejunkie 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They should be able to help you pay. Call 2-1-1. It's an Nation wide call center that helps with a variety of resources. You call them and give them your zip code and they will tell you what programs are available in your area. They can also tell you the incentives for each individual program so that you don't have to call and be disappointed. Good luck!!
2007-11-09 07:55:24 · answer #4 · answered by redbone_lds 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Thanks for telling us the state you're living in to make it easier to help. I was about to suggest you contact your local chapter of United Way ,but I found the New Jersey Department of Human Services. Give them a call at :
1-800-332-9227
Give these folks your questions and see what they tell you.
2007-11-09 08:00:08 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes the can depending on what you need it for .i think you have to work or go to school a certain amount of hours a week and then they will also go buy your income as to how much you will have to pay.Just go to your local social service office or where ever they apply for foodstamps at and they should be able to help you.
2007-11-09 09:27:06 · answer #6 · answered by Sexy127 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Perhaps your husband can help, too?
2007-11-09 09:38:03 · answer #7 · answered by TryItOnce 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try this...
2007-11-09 07:54:20 · answer #8 · answered by sxctighteyedtam 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋