Become an EHS-CCP Provider:
Auburn University’s Early Head Start Child Care Partnership (EHS-CCP)
Do you provide care for infants and toddlers? We have a rewarding opportunity for you!
Complete the online application
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Overview of EHS-CCP:
- A new, statewide collaborative partnership opportunity between Auburn University’s EHS-CCP program and family child care providers
- EHS-CCP will serve as a HUB for family child care implementation and support
- Increases the quality and continuity of children in family child care in Alabama
- Serves eligible children from birth up to age three enrolled in a licensed family child care setting
- Includes comprehensive services such as professional development for caregivers, parent education, nutrition training, access to medical and dental screenings and support, high quality curriculum implementation, special needs services, and more
- EHS-CCP program will focus on high quality learning experiences for young children and includes:
- Program specific to infants
- Initiatives to encourage parent involvement
- Community engagement program
Benefits for Children
- Experience in high quality early learning programs, tailored for their developmental levels
- Access to prevention and promotion programs that address atypical development at the earliest stage possible
- Positive relationships and continuity of care which support the value of secure attachments for healthy development
- Inclusion strategies that respect the unique developmental paths of children, including those with disabilities
- Value of cultural diversity and home family
Benefits for Parents
- Access to family support services to aid in the physical, social/emotional, and intellectual development of their children
- Access to a superior early child development program at no cost (parents not required to pay for any childcare fees or supplies including diapers/wipes, etc.)
- Empowerment and support for family development
- Opportunities to participate in high quality, accessible, no cost parent educational workshops
- A comprehensive support system for your whole family
Benefits for Educators
- High quality, no cost training and education opportunities based on your individual needs
- Access to highly trained mentors and support staff to provide technical assistance for EHS children in your care as well as support for their families
- Resources, equipment, and materials
- Increased professional recognition and networking
Educator Responsibilities
- Desire and effort to improve the quality of child care development and services available to underprivileged children and their families
- Agree to allow a minimum of two program visits per month to receive training and technical assistance and monitoring
- Use the Creative Curriculum for Family Child Care Participate in the USDA food program
- Agree to operate for a minimum of 10 hours each day for 52 weeks per year
- Additional responsibilities will be included in a contract and discussed individually with providers wishing to participate