Cook County EDA and Public Health And a “Year of Support for Local Childcare Providers”
Public Health and Human Services (PHHS) and the Economic Development Authority (EDA) of Cook County are joined together in a series of efforts intended to strengthen and expand local childcare systems for the county. Alison McIntyre, Director of PHHS, said, “The PHHS department is proud to be a partner in the ongoing collaborative efforts and infusion of new resources to support existing providers and expand access to care.” The two agencies received a $180,000 grant from Minnesota’s Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) to fund initiatives to support new and existing childcare providers. Specifically, the grant includes funding for five initiatives: A recruitment campaign for childcare workers that includes hiring bonuses Cover the time and cost of childcare providers to receive continuing education toward a Child Development Associate credential Create a subsidized slot program for new or expanding child care businesses to offset costs until the busines