Retention Bonus
Bonuses available to child care providers and employees who were providing child care during the peak of the pandemic.
PLEASE NOTE: The first round of Retention Bonuses have ended, and the application window is now closed. The second window for applications will open July 10, 2023, and will cover employment/operation from July 1, 2022 - June 30, 2023.
OVERVIEW
The Child Care Retention Bonus program addresses the reality of a high turnover rate in the industry. By providing retention bonuses, we hope to stabilize the workforce and show appreciation for those who worked during the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic. Bonuses are available to both owners of child care facilities and individual employees.
*APPLICATIONS WILL OPEN JULY 10, 2023
Retention Bonuses For Centers & Family Child Care Providers
PLEASE NOTE: The first round of Retention Bonuses have ended, and the application window is now closed. The second window for applications will open July 10, 2023, and will cover employment/operation from July 1, 2022 - June 30, 2023.
Each licensed child care center or family facility that can show that they were open between July 1, 2022, and June 30, 2023, will be eligible for the retention bonus. Bonus amounts are based on the size and type of facility and are as follows:
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Child Care Centers - $6,000
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Large Family Facility (up to 14 children) - $5,000
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Small Family Facility (up to 8 children) - $4,000
The bonus will be paid in two installations, the first will be within 60 days of receiving the completed application. The second will be following the end of the eligibility period (June 30, 2023) once your facility’s operational status has been verified.
Steps to Apply
1. DOWNLOAD REQUIRED DOCUMENTS
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Provider Retention Bonus Application (CLOSED)
Descargar en Español aqui (CERRADO)
2. COMPLETE ALL DOCUMENTS
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Written or typed applications will be accepted.
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If you have any questions or challenges with the application, please reach out to Jade at jade@aedc1.org
3. SUBMIT YOUR
APPLICATION
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Email the completed application to jade@aedc1.org with a subject line Facility Owner Retention Bonus Application
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Or mail a physical copy to 707 K St. Eureka, CA 95501, c/o Jade Hoff
Retention Bonuses For Employees
PLEASE NOTE: The first round of Retention Bonuses have ended, and the application window is now closed. The second window for applications will open July 10, 2023, and will cover employment/operation from July 1, 2022 - June 30, 2023.
Any individual who worked in child care or operated a facility between July 1, 2021, and plans to remain in operation until at least June 30, 2023, is eligible for the program.
Bonus amounts will be based on the hours you worked during the operation period.
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Full Time Employees (21-40 hours/week) - $3,000
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Half Time Employees (12-20 hours/week) - $2,000
Payments will be made in 2 installments, one for the period between July 1, 2021, and June 30, 2022. The second installation will be made following the end of the period between July 1, 2022, and June 30, 2023.
Steps to Apply
1. DOWNLOAD REQUIRED DOCUMENTS
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Employee Retention Bonus Application (CLOSED)
Descargar en Español aqui (CERRADO)
2. COMPLETE ALL DOCUMENTS
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Written or typed applications will be accepted.
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If you have any questions or challenges with the application, please reach out to Jade at jade@aedc1.org
3. SUBMIT YOUR
APPLICATION
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Email the completed application to jade@aedc1.org with the subject line "Employee Retention Bonus Application"
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Or mail a physical copy to 707 K St. Eureka, CA 95501, c/o Jade Hoff