Being a member of Florida’s early childhood workforce provides early learning and family child care educators with a variety of opportunities to support young children and their families. You will find resources and materials below with INCENTIVE$ program information and other professional development connections.
If you are not a current INCENTIVE$ participant but would like to apply, please call (850) 487-6300 or email our team at incentivesquestions@thechildrensforum.com.
Scholarship Opportunities
The T.E.A.C.H. Early Childhood® Scholarship Program provides scholarships and support to early learning educators and directors, family child care educators and owners, out-of-school-time educators, and child care facility owners working with young children. T.E.A.C.H scholarships include early learning credentials, college credit and certificates, and degrees in early childhood education.
Making the Case for INCENTIVE$
Research has shown that it takes a qualified, educated, stable and effective early childhood workforce to provide the types of experiences needed to build trust and promote learning for young children. Supporting and strengthening the field is crucial in achieving positive outcomes for these children as they grow and learn.
For more than 25 years, the Child Care WAGE$®Program has provided the early learning workforce with incentives that reward their coursework, encourage their retention and recognize their worth. INCENTIVE$, needs your voice to help make this fact known, as well as move the program statewide. This will ultimately help attract and retain a well-qualified, better compensated early learning workforce across Florida. You can learn more about advocating for this program and explore supporting research-based evidence from Early Years. Be an advocate for change and help make the case for INCENTIVE$ to your local legislators!
Student Aid Opportunities
Current and prospective college students can use the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®) form to apply for financial aid, including grants, scholarships, and work-study programs, for both undergraduate and graduate school.
You can navigate the Federal Student Aid website to explore how financial aid works, learn about the types of aid available, and review your eligibility requirements.
Scholarship Opportunities
The T.E.A.C.H. Early Childhood® Scholarship Program provides scholarships and support to early learning educators and directors, family child care educators and owners, out-of-school-time educators, and child care facility owners working with young children. T.E.A.C.H scholarships include early learning credentials, college credit and certificates, and degrees in early childhood education.
Making the Case for INCENTIVE$
Research has shown that it takes a qualified, educated, stable and effective early childhood workforce to provide the types of experiences needed to build trust and promote learning for young children. Supporting and strengthening the field is crucial in achieving positive outcomes for these children as they grow and learn.
For more than 25 years, the Child Care WAGE$®Program has provided the early learning workforce with incentives that reward their coursework, encourage their retention and recognize their worth. INCENTIVE$, needs your voice to help make this fact known, as well as move the program statewide. This will ultimately help attract and retain a well-qualified, better compensated early learning workforce across Florida. You can learn more about advocating for this program and explore supporting research-based evidence from Early Years. Be an advocate for change and help make the case for INCENTIVE$ to your local legislators!
Student Aid Opportunities
Current and prospective college students can use the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®) form to apply for financial aid, including grants, scholarships, and work-study programs, for both undergraduate and graduate school.
You can navigate the Federal Student Aid website to explore how financial aid works, learn about the types of aid available, and review your eligibility requirements.
