Deadline: 30-Jun-22
The Washington State Department of Children, Youth & Families is now inviting applications for its Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) Family, Friend, and Neighbor (FFN) Stabilization Grant to stabilize, support, and grow the diverse early learning workforce in a way that rebuilds a stronger child care system and expands access to affordable high-quality care.
Funding Information
- FFN Providers will receive a program amount of $750.
What can these funds be used for?
- The approved expense categories are listed as follows:
- Maintaining or increasing your wages and benefits
- Goods and Services (diapers, school supplies, etc.)
- Copayment or tuition waivers for families receiving care
- Rent or mortgage costs
- Utilities or maintenance costs
- Mental health supports for children or yourself
- Internet access
- Food related to child care
- Health and nutrition activities
- Vaccination access
- Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
- Cleaning or sanitizing supplies and services
- Training related to health and safety practices
- Purchases of, or updates for equipment and supplies related to Covid-19
Eligibility Criteria
- License-exempt FFN providers who have served at least one child on subsidy in four of the last six months or two of the last three months and claim for subsidy through the Social Service Payment System (SSPS) at time of application.
For more information, visit https://www.dcyf.wa.gov/about/government-affairs/fair-start-for-kids-act/stabilization-grant-ffn