Professional Development Funding Opportunities
CPR/FA Reimbursements
Overview
Providers either currently being paid by the Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP) or who have a pending case through CCAP are eligible for a one-time CPR/First Aid fee waiver for classes offered through 4-C, or one-time reimbursement for classes taken outside of 4-C. Classes must be taken between July 1, 2018-June 19, 2020. Child care centers serving families on the Child Care Assistance Program can receive reimbursement to pay for a CPR/First Aid instructor to provide training on-site or off-site for required staff.
Who Is Eligible to Apply?
CPR/First Aid reimbursement is open for providers caring for families on the 4-C CCAP caseload or working in a child care center serving CCAP families in Carroll, DeKalb, Lee, McHenry, Ogle, or Whiteside counties. Reimbursement is available for those providers who are required to complete the CCAP training requirements.
Child care centers serving families on the Child Care Assistance Program can receive reimbursement to pay for a CPR/First Aid instructor to provide training on-site or off-site for required staff.
Please note: Relative family child care providers caring for school age (SA) children only, family child care assistants, and others with roles not applicable are not eligible.
How Do I Apply?
- Reimbursement application and guidelines for individuals – This is for providers who have registered for a training as an individual
- Reimbursement application for centers who have taken the training as a group – This is for center programs who arrange an instructor to provide a group training
Who can I contact for more information?
Contact our Training and Technical Assistance Coordinator at the McHenry Office at 815-344-5510 ext. 16 or Email.
Individual Professional Development Funds
Overview
Individual Professional Development Funds (IPDF) support center based and family child care providers to pursue professional development (i.e. conference/workshop registration fees, transportation/mileage, and fees associated with credentialing processes).
Who Is Eligible to Apply?
- Child care providers working in centers and homes listed in our referral database, and
- Currently providing care to child(ren) whose care is paid for by the Illinois Department of Human Services Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP).
How Do I Apply?
Funds are allocated on a first come first served basis until all funds are allocated. Applications are due Friday, June 19, 2020.
IPDF INSTRUCTIONS
IPDF APPLICATION
W-9
Who can I contact for more information?
Contact our Training and Technical Assistance Coordinator at the McHenry Office at 815-344-5510 x16 or Email.