Official Site of The State of New JerseyCultivating Access, Rights and Equity (CARE) Grant Program
The CARE Grant program funds community-based partners to conduct outreach and education on worker benefits and protections, including NJ Paid Family and Medical Leave benefits, Earned Sick Leave, and Unemployment Insurance.
2023: announcement, awards, and annual summary
2022: announcement and awards
Handouts
Overview (8 ½ by 5 ½):
- English
- Spanish
- Haitian Creole
- Vietnamese
- Polish
- Arabic
- Urdu
- Vietnamese
- Korean
- Russian
- Yiddish
- Chinese Simplified
Temporary Disability Insurance: English, Español
Family Leave Insurance: English, Español
Benefits for New and Expecting Parents: English, Español
Disability During Unemployment: English
Family Leave During Unemployment: English
What Human Resources & Employers Need to Know: English
Guidance for Medical Providers: English
Social Media
Facebook/Instagram:
- English
- Spanish
- Haitian Creole
- Portuguese
- Vietnamese
- LGBTQ+ (Chosen Family, Facebook)
- LGBTQ+ (Chosen Family, Instagram)
- LGBTQ+ (Gender Affirming Care, Facebook)
- LGBTQ+ (Gender Affirming Care, Instagram)
Twitter:
- English
- Spanish
- Haitian Creole
- Portuguese
- Vietnamese
- LGBTQ+ (Chosen Family)
- LGBTQ+ (Gender Affirming Care)
Slide Decks
NJ Paid Family & Medical Leave – What You Need to Know: English, Spanish
Handouts
Overview (8 ½ by 5 ½):
- English
- Spanish
- Arabic
- Chinese, simplified
- Chinese, traditional
- French
- Gujarati
- Hebrew
- Hindi
- Italian
- Korean
- Polish
- Portuguese
- Vietnamese
- Urdu
What employees need to know: English, Español
Handout for parents/guardians (8 ½ by 5 ½): English, Español
What employers need to know: English
Earned Sick Leave Compliance Checklist (for employers): English
COVID-19 Vaccine Memo for Employers: English
Earned Sick Leave Memo - To Employers: English
Social Media
Facebook/Instagram:
- English
- Spanish
- Haitian Creole
- Portuguese
- Vietnamese
- LGBTQ+ (Chosen Family, Facebook)
- LGBTQ+ (Chosen Family, Instagram)
Twitter:
Slide Decks
Handouts
Know Your Work Rights:
Filing a Wage Complaint:
- English
- Spanish
- Haitian Creole
- Portuguese
- Chinese Simplified
- Italian
- Korean
- Russian
- Tagalog
- Polish
- Gujarati
Working & COVID-19: English & Spanish
NJ Employers Guide to Wage and Hour Laws: English
Social Media
Facebook/Instagram:
- English (1)
- English (2)
- Spanish
- Arabic
- Haitian Creole
- Nepali
- Portuguese
- Vietnamese
- LGBTQ+ (Facebook)
- LGBTQ+ (Instagram)
Twitter:
The CARE Grant funding notices are released annually. Visit nj.gov/labor/grants to view notices.
