Somerset County, New Jersey

After School Care Services Available to Low Income Households
The Franklin Township Department of Community Resource & Services is accepting applications for After School Program enrollment for children from low income households. Low income working parents can enroll their children in the Board of Education's C.A.R.E. (Culture, Arts, Recreation and Enrichment) program. A limited number of slots in this program are funded by the Township's Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program. The Township Mayor and Council have approved this program as a priority for public service funding from the grant.

The purpose of the CDBG grant is to enable communities to carry out a wide range of community development activities directed toward revitalizing neighborhoods, economic development, and providing improved community facilities and services. Maximum feasible priority is given to activities such as this which benefit low-income persons. Children must be enrolled in the public school system Grades K-6. Eligible households will be accepted on a first-come-first available basis. All late fees will be the responsibility of the parent/guardian.

The maximum income limits to participate in this program are as follows:

Household
Size
Income
1
$30,450
2
34,800
3
39,150
4
43,500
5
47,000
6
50,450
7
53,950
8
57,400
Interested parents should contact Diane Hensley, Director at (732)-873-2500 ext. 310 for an application and more information.

A lack of affordable after school programs is a major need for low income households. Many low-income parents do not have the resources to provide for after school supervision of their children. These programs provide supervision and safe havens for children while their parents work.