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SCHOLARSHIPS & INCENTIVES Annual Program Summary FY2007
Promoting high quality, stable learning environments for Georgia's children by supporting the early care and education professionals who work with them is the goal of the SCHOLARSHIPS & INCENTIVES programs. SCHOLARSHIPS provides financial assistance for those pursuing a qualifying credential or deg
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Clients
This link contains information for the SCHOLARSHIPS & INCENTIVES programs, managed by Care Solutions, Inc. The programs provide educational assistance and salary supplements to eligible early care and education professionals currently working in the field. The project is funded by Bright from the St
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10th Anniversary of Promoting Safe and Stable Families Marked by Governor's Proclamation
Promoting Safe and Stable Families (PSSF) marked 10 years of service to Georgia with a “Day at the Capitol,” March 9, 2006. In recognition of this milestone, Governor Sonny Perdue proclaimed March 9 as “Safe and Stable Families Day” in Georgia.
State Legislators and Officials were invited to a l
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Certificates, Diplomas and Degrees - tell me more!
There are many reasons to advance your education - and your career. Increasing your education:
Increases your classroom effectiveness
Increases your self-esteem and personal confidence
Increases your overall professionalism
Increases opportunities for career advancement
Increases your earning
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Georgia Child Care Provider Maps
Georgia Child Care Centers and Group Child Care Homes by Resource & Referral Regions (R&R Regions Effective 7/1/09)
Click here to view or download the statewide map which includes not only the number of providers but also capacity. Data is through December 2008.
Georgia Family Child Care
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Technical Certificate of Credit (TCC)
Great news! Did you know that a Technical Certificate of Credit (TCC) in Early Childhood Care and Education satisfies the training requirement for a CDA assessment? That means you have another way to obtain CDA training and it is available at more than 30 Georgia Technical Colleges!
The TCC
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Care Solutions Designs New Curriculum Focusing on Childhood Obesity Prevention
The news reports on obesity in America are astounding and a number of research studies have shown that childhood obesity is becoming epidemic. Across the U.S., one third of American children and youth are either obese or at risk of becoming obese.¹ In Georgia, nearly one-quarter of 3rd
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Permanency for Georgia's Children
Casey Family Programs and the Georgia Department of Human Services, Division of Family and Children Services (DFCS) have collaborated to create and implement a developmental case practice model that will effectively enable both staff and service providers to transition from placement main
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Creating Healthy Lifestyles: Protecting Children from the Obesity Epidemic
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Care Solutions Staff Member Named to National Advisory Panel
Deb Farrell, Senior Project Manager at Care Solutions, Inc., has been named to the National Citizen Review Panel (CRP) Advisory Panel. In her role as Senior Project Manager for the company, Ms. Farrell has been the Senior Technical Advisor for Promoting Safe and Stable Families (PSSF) since 2000,
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Care Solutions Assists Georgia DHR with Community & Stakeholder Outreach
Care Solutions, Inc. was chosen by the Georgia Department of Human Resources (DHR), Division of Family and Children Services (DFCS), to assist with community and stakeholder outreach as part of the state’s Child and Family Services Review process. During the months of November and December, 2006, C
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Credentials
Those hard-earned letters after your name that signify you are a professional in early care and education!
Here are the basics:
COUNCIL FOR PROFESSIONAL RECOGNITION CREDENTIAL
CDA: The Child Development Associate Credential
Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential
For ho
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Care Solutions Supports Casey Family Programs and Georgia Department of Human Services (DHS) and the Foster Child Permanency Roundtable Project Evaluation in Georgia
Casey Family Programs worked with the Georgia Department of Human Services and Care Solutions, Inc. in 2009 to address permanency for nearly 500 children who had been in foster care for long periods of time. While most of the nearly 500 children had been in foster care for more than 24 months, abo
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It All Co$t$ Money - what about financial aid?
You may think that financial aid is only for first-time college students, but that’s not true. There are many programs offering grants, scholarships and loans for the “non-traditional student”.
To help you get started, the Georgia Student Finance Commission has an Adult Learner area on
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I WORK and have other responsibilities - how can school fit in?
If you have a goal and make a plan to achieve it, you WILL succeed. Many others like yourself -- with work, family and other responsibilities – have set high goals and achieved them. It may not happen overnight, but it can and WILL happen!
Here are some words that may help you think about the po
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FY1996-FY2006 Match, LOC, and SFC Program Report Released
Care Solutions has worked for many years with Georgia's Out-of-Home Care Program managed by the Department of Human Resources, Division of Family and Children Services, Treatment Services Unit. Primarily, Care Solutions has developed and managed for the Unit the LORE (Level of Care
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Division of Public Health Project: BCW Public Hearings & Report
Babies Can't Wait
Division of Public Health Project:
Babies Can’t Wait Public Hearings & Report
The Babies Can’t Wait (BCW) program is Georgia’s statewide early intervention system for infants and toddlers with special needs, ages birth to three, and their families. The Department of
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SCHOLARSHIPS & INCENTIVES College Fair at GAYC Conference
Early childhood educators thinking about going back to school experienced “one-stop-shopping” at the GAYC Conference on Oct. 9, 2009 at the SCHOLARSHIPS & INCENTIVES college fair. The “Extreme Makeover – Career Edition” event featured 13 educational institutions, the Georgia Student Finance Commissi
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Care Solutions Supports Literacy and United Way of Metro Atlanta
Care Solutions, in conjunction with United Way of Metropolitan Atlanta and Smart Start Georgia, presents the Early Reading First Symposium being held on January 2 - 3, 2009 at the Loudermilk Center in Atlanta, GA.
Click here to view the Symposium Program.
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Survey for Current and Potential Students in Early Care and Education Programs
Welcome to the Mercer University, Tift College of Education survey for professionals in early care and education on challenges and barriers to program matriculation as well as input on the need for blended instructional strategies. The survey is for individuals attending DTAE institutions, high scho
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2003 Georgia Childcare Market Rate Survey
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INCENTIVES
INCENTIVES is a statewide supplement program designed to encourage and reward eligible early care and education professionals for earning a credential or degree in the field and for tenure with their employer. Eligible applicants may receive two consecutive awards ranging from $250 - $1,250 per awar
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Success Stories
THEY went back to school …. so can YOU!
“I want to thank you all again for the support and financial help that you provide. It is making it possible for me to complete my dream. My daughters both graduated from college; I saved and worked hard so they could, and they both worked dur
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SCHOLARSHIPS
SCHOLARSHIPS provides financial assistance to early care and education professionals who:
Work in a licensed center, a registered family care or group care home, and
Work at least 25 hours a week as a teacher/assistant teacher or 40 hours per week as a director/assistant director, and
Earn les
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Bright from the Start
SCHOLARSHIPS
SCHOLARSHIPS is Georgia's statewide educational assistance program for eligible early care and education professionals pursuing credentials or degrees in early childhood education. SCHOLARSHIPS provides tuition assistance and a support stipend to approved applicants.
INCENTI
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Training Opportunities
School-Age Training
Caring for school-age children is much easier and more fun when they are actively engaged in learning. School-Age Training provided through Care Solutions, Inc. is designed to help school-age providers use what we know about brain development to create and/or enhance learning
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Babies Can't Wait Program
Division of Public Health Project
Facilitated by Care Solutions, Inc.
Preparing to serve an increasing population of children ages 0-3 with developmental delays presented a series of challenges to the Georgia Department of Human Resources, Division of Public Health Babies Can’t Wait Progra
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Training -- Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I complete a course?
What does this course cost?
What equipment do I need to use this CD? Do I need internet access?
Are these courses approved by Bright from the Start? Do they count towards…?
Will my hours be reported to the Georgia Early Care and Education P
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FIRST FAQs
First-time Incentive to Raise Standards for Teachers (FIRST)
Frequently Asked Questions
November 2009
Eligible Credentials and Degrees
Can a candidate receive the incentive from FIRST and assistance from the SCHOLARSHIPS program?
Are there any online Child Development Associate (CDA) progra
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PracticeSCHOL2
SCHOLARSHIPS provides financial assistance to early care and education professionals who:
Work in a licensed center, a registered family care or group care home, and
Work at least 25 hours a week as a teacher/assistant teacher or 40 hours per week as a director/assistant director, and
Earn les
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why the “CARE” in Care Solutions?
One of our most frequently asked questions! Care Solutions was founded in 1990 to provide consulting services to federal- and state-funded agencies in the human services arena. Families and children needing “care” of one kind or another are the focus of many o
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Care Solutions President Carla Rogg Nominated for Industry Technology Award
Carla S. Rogg, President of Care Solutions, Inc., was nominated for the 2009 Woman of the Year in Technology Award, an annual program that celebrates women executives in technology in their accomplishments as leaders in business, as visionaries of technology, and as women who make a difference in th
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Care Solutions Publishes Louisiana’s 2009 Child Care Market Rate Survey
For the fourth time since 2003, Care Solutions, Inc. was chosen by the Louisiana Department of Social Services to survey the local market costs of child care throughout the state. The results of these studies assist the state in determining payment rates for subsidized child care.
In addition t
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Care Solutions Publishes Louisiana’s 2007 Child Care Market Rate Survey
For the third time since 2003, Care Solutions, Inc. was chosen by the Louisiana Department of Social Services to survey the local market costs of child care throughout the state. The results of these studies assist the state in determining payment rates for subsidized child care.
In addition to
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NEW! Care Solutions Develops Online and CD-Based Trainings
Childcare teachers, directors and family childcare providers have a new alternative for obtaining required training hours that won’t break the budget! Care Solutions, Inc., well-known for its statewide professional development conferences and trainings, is making many of its popular courses availab
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Georgia Child Care Maps Updated
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SCHOLARSHIPS & INCENTIVES Programs Boost Early Care and Education in Georgia
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With Community & Stakeholder Outreach
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March 9, 2006
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SCHOLARSHIPS & INCENTIVES
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Special drawing among web site visitors who attended the Conference
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DHS/Casey Family Programs -- Permanency for Georgia's Children
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Map of Georgia's HOPE-eligible Schools
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Care Solutions Supports Casey Family Programs and Georgia Department of Human Services (DHS) in Foster Child Permanency Roundtable Project Evaluation
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