The following information is about subsidized and non-subsidized Wrap Around Services.  Please read each section carefully to determine which sections apply to your family situation. 

The New Jersey Department of Human Services discontinued full-funding of the Abbott Wrap-Around Services (before and after school).  They have however, arranged for the Urban League of Hudson County to administer childcare vouchers for all income-eligible families. 

As of September 1, 2010, new applicants will need to meet the same eligibility criteria as the New Jersey Care for Kids Voucher Subsidy Program which requires a lowered income threshold of 200% of the Federal Poverty Level (FPL) at entry and 250% of the FPL to exit and be employed full-time (30 or more hours per week), be enrolled in a full-time training or education program (12 credit hours or 20 classroom hours) or a combination of part-time employment and part-time training/education to equal full time, and be able to submit eligibility verification documents including proof of residency and proof of age for the child to be determined eligible for a subsidy.

There are 2 different levels of subsidy. 

1. Below 100% of the Federal Poverty Level (FPL):

Look for your family size on the chart below.  If your gross income is below these amounts.  You are eligible for a subsidy with a zero co-pay.   If your income is above these amounts, continue to Section 2.

2. From 101% - 200% of the Federal Poverty Level (FPL):

Look for your family size on the chart below.  If your gross income is below these amounts.  You are eligible for a subsidy with a co-pay.  This co-pay is based on your gross income and family size and will be calculated by the Family Advocate.  The scale used to determine your co-pay is determined by the State of NJ.  If your gross income is above these amounts, continue to section 3.

Families that fall in either category above must submit the following documents for verification and approval of your eligibility for this subsidy.

Parent/Applicants must complete and submit:

• Complete the Child Care and Early Education Service Eligibility Application (DHS:CC1  12/08) form and submit it to your provider;

• Provide proof of employment and earned family income (i.e. 4 most recent weeks prior to date of the application of consecutive pay subs, letter from employer, W-2, income tax returns etc);

• Provide verification of school or training, including start date and end dates;

• Provide verification of unearned family income (i.e., TANF, SSI, child support, etc) and

• Meet the residency requirements established by the former Abbott school district where they reside.

Please note: Vouchers cover up to 4 hours of care.  Additional time is available on a monthly fee basis.

3. Above 200% of the Federal Poverty Level (FPL):

 If your gross income is above the amounts in Sections 1 & 2, you are not eligible for a subsidy.  The rates for non-subsidized families are on the following page.  Services are broken up by the time of day and types of services provided.  We attempt to provide a wider variety to our non-subsidized families to help meet their individual needs.

In order to assist you in determining the cost for your wrap-around services needs (non-subsidized families), the Hoboken Abbott Preschool Providers are including the fees for non-subsidized  families from September 2010 through June 2011. There will also be a $100 non-refundable registration fee for Wrap Around Services, payable at the time the fee agreement is signed.  All fees will be collected by the Abbott Preschool Providers by check or money order only, and must be paid in advance, by the 25th of each month, prior to the month of service, with the exception of September which will be due on September 10th.   Services will not be provided unless fees have been prepaid. Families interested in Wrap Around Services will need to sign a Fee Agreement Form with the Abbott Preschool Provider (Fee Agreement Attached). There will be no part-time/part-week fee reductions.

Wrap Around Services Childcare Voucher Application (for eligible families) or Fee Agreement (for non-eligible families), and the non-refundable registration fee and payment for September are due to the Abbott Preschool Providers by August 31st.

Wrap Around services will only be provided for families who return the application (for Eligible Families) or Fee Agreement and payment (for Non-Eligible Families) by the due date indicated above. If you would like to mail your application or signed fee agreement and payment, please do so at the addresses provided above.

Information about the registration and fees for the 2011 Summer Wrap Around Services will be provided in early Spring.  If you have any questions regarding the content of this letter, please contact your family advocate.

WRAP AROUND FEE SCHEDULE
2010-2011

 FEE SCHEDULE FOR PUBLIC SCHOOL BREAK WEEKS/“WRAP WEEKS”: