Professional REWARD$

“I am excited that my education and work as a child care professional is being acknowledged; this incentive is greatly appreciated.”

Knowing the importance of retaining qualified teachers to care for and educate Arizona's youngest children, First Things First custom designed First Things First Professional REWARD$.

First Things First Professional REWARD$ offers financial incentives (ranging from $300 to $2,000 based on education) to early care and education professionals for progressive education, educational attainment and commitment to continuous employment.

Professionals must be working with children birth through age 5 at a child care center, group or family child care home, or a Head Start or public school based program that is regulated by a Federal, State or Tribal authority to qualify.

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