CARES

CARES (Comprehensive Approaches to Raising Educational Standards) has designed five program tracks. These tracks will emphasize the need to provide training and support to caregivers along the entire continuum of care (from family, friend, and neighbor (FFN) caregivers to teachers with advanced degrees). The new program tracks will place participants on career pathways leading to: further education, advancement on the Child Development Permit Matrix and degree attainment.

The CARES Program provides cash incentives to all qualified child care providers. All applicants who qualify and successfully complete the application process will receive stipends!

For information, please contact Cari Freeman at Valley Oak Children’s Services at 899-4943.

pdf icon 2009 CARES Stipend Application

CARES Stipend Flyer

Informational Dates Flyer

Professional Growth Resources

pdf icon CARES Appeal Policy

pdf icon CARES Appeal Policy (Spanish version)

IRS W-9 Form