SBC CARES and CONNECTIONS Projects

	Welcome to SBC CARES and CONNECTIONS

SBC CARES is a program of professional support that provides incentive stipends to eligible early childhood caregivers. Participants may be classified in one of five tracks in order to work toward a CARES Stipend. All participants must meet the following criteria:

General Requirements

Provide child care in San Bernardino County for at least 15 hours per week to children birth through five
Work as a Child Care Professional in one of the following services:
- Family Child Care
- Center-Based Care
- Head Start or State-Preschool
- License-Exempt Care (e.g., Trustline Provider, Family, Friend and Neighbor)
Compose and implement a professional Development Plan under the supervision of a SBC CARES and/or Professional Growth Advisor

NOTE: Individuals who qualify for AB212 funding are not eligible for SBC CARES stipends.

SBC CARES offers five tracks of Early Care Professional Assistance:

Family, Friend and Neighbor
Entry
Permit
Degree
Professional

The SBC CARES and CONNECTIONS Projects are funded by First 5 San Bernardino.

Welcome to SBC CARES and CONNECTIONS

Welcome to SBC CARES
and CONNECTIONS