“This investment in child care providers and their dedicated workers is paying dividends for Alabama’s families, workforce and economy,” said Alabama DHR Commissioner Nancy Buckner.
The grants pay for quarterly bonuses of $3,000 for full-time employees and $1,500 for part-time staff to help child care providers recruit and keep workers as the industry recovers from the COVID-19 pandemic.
“Although some challenges remain for the child care industry, I am confident that those obstacles can be overcome through continued collaboration.”. More than 11,400 employees received bonuses for the fourth quarter, an increase of nearly 14% compared to the first quarter.for all remaining quarters to give child care providers an extra edge amid a highly competitive job market and to reward current employees. The two-year grant period is scheduled to end in Sept. 2023.
To qualify, providers must be licensed, operating and in good standing with DHR when they apply. They also must remain in operation for at least one year after receiving a grant.Applications, grant schedules and additional eligibility requirements are available at
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