Solano CARES

		Solano CARES - Stipends for Education This portion of the Solano CARES/Professional Development Program falls under the First 5 California CARES Program requirements. Providers working in any licensed child care center or licensed family child care home who meet minimum eligibility requirements are eligible to participate in this portion of the program. The track levels offered this year include: Family, Friend and Neighbor, Entry, and Permit. There is a limited number of stipends available on a first-come, first-served basis. Anyone interested in participating in this portion of the program should contact Shelia Hanney, Professional Development Program Coordinator at 707-421-7229 ext. 124 as soon as possible to complete a Professional Development Plan. Minimum Eligibility Requirements: Currently work at a licensed child care program in Solano County for pay at least 30 hours per week with at least one child, not your own, under the age of 5. Earn less than $60,000 (Gross income for center based; Adjusted gross income for family child care) working as a child care provider/early educator. Must have worked 9 consecutive months at current site at the time of submitting stipend application. For more information about the different track levels in the Solano CARES portion of the program, visit the appropriate pages listed on the left, or download the Solano CARES/Professional Development Program Track Matrix. The Solano CARES/Professional Development Program is a project of the Solano County Child Care Planning Council and is administered by the Children's Network of Solano County. The program is made possible by grants from the First 5 Solano Children and Families Commission, First 5 California, and the California Department of Education.
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Solano CARES - Stipends for Education