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Paying for care in New Jersey

Getting paid to care for a family member in New Jersey

Yes. In New Jersey, a family member can be paid to give care through Personal Preference Program (PPP). A spouse can be paid through Personal Preference Program (PPP).

Respite care for family caregivers in New Jersey

Yes. In New Jersey, family caregivers can get respite through one program on record: Statewide Respite Care Program.

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Programs on record

How to apply

Personal Preference Program (PPP)

How to apply

Contact your NJ FamilyCare health plan (managed care organization) and ask for a PCA assessment and the PPP application. The plan completes the assessment, gives you options counseling, and sends your enrollment to the fiscal intermediary, which helps you set up as an employer.

Source: An Overview of the Personal Preference Program, Calendar Year 2026 (New Jersey Division of Medical Assistance and Health Services)Checked

Phone

609-631-2481

The state's PPP Hotline. Each health plan also has a PPP unit number.

Source: An Overview of the Personal Preference Program, Calendar Year 2026 (New Jersey Division of Medical Assistance and Health Services)Checked

Statewide Respite Care Program

How to apply

There is a Statewide Respite Care Program in every county. Call the Aging and Disability Resource Connection (ADRC) toll free to reach the program in your county.

Source: Statewide Respite Care Program (New Jersey Division of Aging Services)Checked

Phone

1-877-222-3737

Aging and Disability Resource Connection, toll free.

Source: Statewide Respite Care Program (New Jersey Division of Aging Services)Checked

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