Child care is important for a great many families and provides tools that prepare children for success. At Action for Children, we aim to provide quality professional development experiences and helpful resources.
Franklin County RISE is proud to support early childhood educators with the 2025 Educator Awards, recognizing their dedication to professional growth and excellence.
A total of $100,000 will be awarded to educators who attain a Child Development Associate (CDA) credential or an Associate’s Degree (AA) in early childhood education between December 1, 2024, and October 31, 2025. Educators who earn a CDA will receive a $1,000 award, while those earning an AA will receive $1,500.
To be eligible, credentials must be verified in the educator’s OCCRRA profile. The application will open on March 3, 2025—don’t miss this opportunity to be rewarded for your hard work and commitment to the field!
APPLICATION COMING MARCH 3, 2025
Child care is important for many families and provides tools that prepare children for success. As an early child care educator, you have the unique opportunity to make a powerful impact in their communities by helping families and supporting children.
Working in child care offers:
Franklin County RISE is funded by the Franklin County Board of Commissioners and administered by Future Ready Five and Action for Children. If you are in need of interpreting services, please contact us at RISEHelp@actionforchildren.org to schedule a time.
