Child care enhancement grants are important to parents, guardians and educators. Child care can be an expensive aspect of caring for a child. If you live in Pennsylvania and are in need of child care, there are countless grants that can help you get your child in the right program. These enhancement grants can make child care better for every child in Pennsylvania.
Child Care and Development Fund
The Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF) is a grant program funded by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. The purpose of the fund is to assist low-income families obtain child care, so they can work or attend school. The fund helps families in Pennsylvania and surrounding states. Families in need can submit an application to be considered for the grant.
Terri Lynne Lokoff Child Care Center Enhancement Grants
The Terri Lynne Lokoff Child Care Foundation awards child care enhancement grants to nonprofit, nonsectarian child care centers in Pennsylvania. The foundation works primarily with Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery and Philadelphia counties. Child care centers in those areas can submit an application to be considered for a grant. The grants are used to improve the quality of care that is given to the children.
Allen Hilles Fund
The Allen Hilles Fund provides grants to support child care and education, as well as women's issues. The foundation began operating in 1983 and its main goal is to help disadvantaged families with child care and education. Organizations can submit an application, indicating why they should be awarded the grant. Organizations must include their mission statement, their background, history and the services they provide.
Pennsylvania Head Start Program
Pennsylvania's Head Start program helps families get their children the appropriate child care. Many child care centers have the Head Start program. These centers were awarded grants to have the program within their center. Child care centers interesting in getting the Head Start program can inquire with Pennsylvania's Department of Health and Human Services.
National Child Care Teacher Award
The National Child Care Teacher Award is an award created by the Terri Lynne Lokoff Foundation. This award recognizes child care teachers and promotes the need for high-quality child care. Child care teachers in Pennsylvania and other states are welcome to apply. The winners are awarded money to use within their child care classes.
References
- U.S. Department of Health and Human Services: Child Care and Development Fund
- The Terri Lynne Lokoff Foundation: Child Care Center Enhancement Grants
- The Allen Hilles Fund: Guidelines and Procedures
- Pennsylvania Head Start Association: Head Start in Pennsylvania
- The Terri Lynne Lokoff Foundation: National Child Care Teacher Awards
