How Can I Help?

Donate

Make a tax deductible donation to the Early Learning Coalition of Pinellas County, Inc. Your contribution will be used to support:

• Child Care Scholarships
• College Scholarships for Early Childhood Teachers
• Community Developmental Screening
• Training and Technical Assistance for Child Care Providers

Participate

As a member of the ELCP Board of Directors, you could establish strategic direction, ensure resources are available and provide oversight and accountability. If you are interested in becoming a member of the Board of Directors, a committee member or attending a meeting, please contact Lindsay Carson at 727.548.1439 x227 or lcarson@elcpinellas.net.

Child Care Executive Partnership (CCEP)

Employers and agencies that participate in the Child Care Executive Partnership (CCEP) program contribute funds to help reduce the cost of child care for their employees/clients. The employer/agency contributions are matched dollar for dollar through CCEP program funds, dramatically reducing the cost of child care for eligible families. Parents pay only a portion of the cost, based on household income and calculated on a sliding scale.

Eligible families' household income must be 200% of the current Federal Poverty Level or less. Funds contributed locally are matched dollar-for-dollar with state and federal funds and distributed according to the Coalition's priorities for eligible working families.

How does CCEP work?

• The employer decides how much, on an annual basis (July 1 through June 30), to contribute to the CCEP fund for all potential beneficiaries.
• The employer informs employees of the availability of this benefit. The parent contacts the ELC to confirm funds are available.
• The parent makes an appointment with an Early Learning Coalition of Brevard eligibility specialist, submits their approval verification (pay stub or referral), application, and documentation.

If deemed eligible, the family may enroll their child(ren) in the child care program of their choice. The employer will be billed for their portion based on the child(ren)'s attendance, and their contribution will be matched by the CCEP fund.

For more information about the CCEP program, please contact Nicole Gonzalez, Resource Development Specialist at 727-548-1439 ext. 238 or ngonzalez@elcpinellas.net.

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