Educational Incentive Program: The New York State Office of Children and Family Services offers an Educational Incentive Program. If you meet income requirements, you may receive a scholarship toward the cost of some kinds of training. Click above, or call (800)295-9616 or (212)213-2423 for more information. Click here to download an application, or call 1-800-295-9616.
Professional Retention Grants: If you work at a licensed or registered child care program, you may be eligible for a cash grant. The Office of Child and Family Services’ Professional Retention Program, and how to apply, is described here:
TEACH Early Childhood New York Program: TEACH (Teacher Education and Compensation Helps) is a model scholarship program developed by the Day Care Services Association in North Carolina. It is designed to provide a comprehensive and integrated structure for a variety of scholarship initiatives for people working in early care and education.
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