Childcare
Childcare assistance
Financial assistance for eligible parents or guardians in Hudson County to access quality childcare, along with resources and referrals to suitable childcare providers.
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Empowering Futures, One Mentor At A Time
Enabling African Americans and other underserved urban residents to secure economic self-reliance, parity, power and civil rights.
What We Do
Programs That Open Doors For Hudson County Families
Childcare assistance, senior services, education and mentorship, workforce development and healthcare enrollment — serving our community since 1972.
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What We Do
From a child's first classroom to a senior's daily support, ULOHC programs help Hudson County families thrive.
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Senior Services
Supportive services for seniors aged 60 and above facing health or economic challenges, as well as family counseling to strengthen family units.
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Pathways to Success
Education & mentorship
Programs designed to support personal growth and development, particularly for adolescents transitioning from foster care and young women seeking guidance.
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Career Connects
Healthcare Enrollment
Comprehensive job placement assistance for walk-in clients, seniors, and others, aiming to improve employment opportunities within the community.
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Upcoming trainings, community events and program announcements from our divisions.
About Us
Urban League Of Hudson County
Address: 253 Martin Luther King Drive, Jersey City, NJ 07305
Since 1972, the Urban League of Hudson County (ULOHC) has been an effective agent of change in our community. We are a non-profit {501(c)3} organization with a dedicated staff of professionals providing services in education, mentorship, economic development, job placement, childcare, family counseling and programs for seniors.
Our Legacy
The ULOHC is one of 95 affiliates of the National Urban League (NUL), founded in 1910. The NUL is the premier social service and civil rights organization in the U.S., serving 300 communities across 35 states and the District of Columbia, impacting more than 2 million people nationwide.
The Urban League of Hudson County has a multicultural, multilingual staff that provides services in one of the most densely populated and ethnically diverse counties in the country. Services are provided through programs and initiatives administered by the various divisions of the agency.
In keeping with our mission, the ULOHC affirms its commitment to providing equal opportunities and equal access to its services and facilities. The Urban League of Hudson County prohibits discrimination in employment, educational programs, services and activities on the basis of race, national origin, color, creed, religion, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or associational preference. For additional information contact the Human Resources Department at 201.451.8888.
500+Lives Impacted
200+Community Partners
100+Volunteers
Important Announcement
Limited Reopening of the Child Care Assistance Program Application
The Department of Human Services will start the process of reopening the Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP) for a limited number of slots, with the goal of allowing applications for new children in January.
The opportunity to apply will be first issued to families who fall into the program's priority groups and who complete a registration form starting in December.
The limited number of available slots will be offered to priority groups (in accordance with state regulation) that include families with children experiencing homelessness, children with special needs, and children from households with very low incomes.
Due to the limited funding available, not all applicants who fall into a priority group and who are invited to apply may be granted assistance.
You can sign up to receive a notification email or text when the registration form is available. Sign up below.
our services
Stories of Lives Transformed Through Our Support
Success Stories
Support for youth, especially those transitioning from foster care.
Choosing Quality Care: What You Need To Know Before You Choose A Provider.
Start Early: Start looking as far in advance as you can because finding the right child care option can take some time.
Child Care Assistance Program
For working families and full-time students who live in Hudson County and meet the guidelines mandated by the state of New Jersey.
Child Care Assistance Program
This program can help you pay for childcare for infants to school-age children up to age thirteen (13), and children with special needs up to age nineteen (19).
Trainings
Trainings in English and Spanish.
Trainings
Trainings in English and Spanish.
e-Child Care
Support for youth, especially those transitioning from foster care.
Electronic Child Care (e-Child Care)
The New Jersey Department of Human Services, Division of Family Development has implemented an automated child care tracking and attendance system called e-Child Care (ECC).
Quality Initiatives
Support for youth, especially those transitioning from foster care.
Grow NJ Kids — Quality Initiatives
Grow NJ Kids, New Jersey's Quality Rating Improvement System, is New Jersey's program to raise the quality of child care and early learning across the state.
Child & Adult Care Food Program
Support for youth, especially those transitioning from foster care.
Child & Adult Care Food Program
The Child Care Food Program (CCFP) is a federally funded program that provides reimbursement to Family Child Care (FCC) providers for meals served to children in their care.
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Questions? Let's Talk
- (201) 451-8888
- info@ulohc.org
- 253 Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive, Jersey City, NJ 07305
Our office serves families, seniors and community partners across Hudson County, New Jersey.