Quality Counts Child Care Grant
Child caring can be a rewarding and satisfying profession. However, many providers have difficulty finding affordable resources and materials needed to continuously improve upon the quality of care they provide.
Did you know that the Quality Counts Grant Program, funded by the Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) and administered by Illinois Action for Children, distributes funding for these purposes to child care providers across the state?
To learn how you can become involved with Quality Counts, take the following steps:
- Make certain your program is listed in the Illinois Action for Children Referral Database before Quality Counts Information Sessions start.
- Take advantage of available grant writing workshops and trainings.
- Watch your mail and check back here for updates and information on the Information Sessions.
Who’s Eligible...
Licensed and License-Exempt family child care, and Licensed and License-Exempt Child Care Centers are eligible to apply for the Child Care Grant.
You Should Know...
You must attend 1 Information Session if you plan to apply for a Quality Counts Child Care Grant.
Multi-site programs must have a representative from each site attend an information session.
The Purpose...
- Improve quality of child care for children in Illinois
- Support planned child care improvements
- Assist with achievement and maintenance of Quality Rating System (QRS) Certification
Download the Quality Counts Competitive Grant Fillable Budget Form
Important Dates:
Training and Competitive Grant Applications are due
December 14, 2012 NO LATER than 5:00 pm
Completed application packets can be sent to :
4753 N. Broadway Ste. 1200
Chicago, IL. 60640
Attn: Quality Counts Child Care Grant
Fechas importantes:
Las solicitudes de capacitación y competitivas de la Calidad Cuenta se deben el
14 de diciembre 2012 ANTES de las 5:00 pm
Los paquetes de solicitud se pueden enviar a:
4753 N. Broadway Ste. 1200
Chicago, IL. 60640
A la atención de: Subvención de Cuidado Infantil La Calidad Cuenta
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