PHMC is the implementation partner of the Thriving Providers Project (TPP) in Philadelphia.
Thriving Providers Project is a national initiative spearheaded by Home Grown to support local organizations launching direct cash pilots to stabilize the economic well-being of home-based child care providers so children can succeed. Learn more at thrivingproviders.org.
Thriving Providers Project provides ongoing direct cash transfers to licensed Family Child Care (FCC) providers. Unrestricted cash transfers are likely to be an effective way to economically stabilize providers and increase the continuity of care. When providers aren’t burdened with how they are going to pay their mortgage or where their next meal is coming from, they are able to improve the responsive relationships with children, and ultimately improve early learning experiences for families.
This initiative prioritizes the impact home-based caregivers have on the children and communities they serve when financial stressors are reduced. Utilizing research from guaranteed income initiatives around the country and best practices in early childhood education, we know that supporting and stabilizing providers and caregivers will improve the availability and quality of care for children and families.
Important Dates:
March 22, 2024 – Pre-Application Information Session
March 22, 2024 – Applications for FCC providers to participate in TPP made available by invitation
April 15, 2024 – Application Deadline
May 4, 2024, 10:00AM – 1:00PM – Orientation for participating FCC providers
Eligibility:
This program is intended for licensed Family Child Care providers in Philadelphia.
- Working a minimum of 20 hours a week
- Care for at least 1 child under the age of 5
Priority Consideration will go to applicants:
- STAR 1 / 2
- Serves subsidized families
- *Operating in area of High-Poverty
- *Operating in region identified as having “shortage in Total Childcare Supply”
How to Apply:
Applications will be accepted between March 22, 2024 and April 19, 2024.
To apply, first view the pre-application presentation linked here.
Once you have viewed the pre-application presentation, please complete the application at: https://app.bybeam.co/tpp-phmc/login
You will be notified by phone or email if you were selected. Selection Notifications will be completed by April 26th.
Resource Documents:
Coming Soon!
Contact Us:
Public Health Management Corporation, Thriving Provider Project Implementation Partner
Adele Struble, Special Projects Manager
267-314-1398
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Thriving Providers Project In The News:
Early Learning Nation: Thriving Providers Project: First of Its Kind Effort Uses Guaranteed Income to Address Compensation of Early Childhood Education Workforce
EdSurge: What Happens When You Give Child Care Providers Money — With No Strings Attached?
YES! Magazine: Child Care: Invaluable and Undervalued
The Colorado Sun: Programs offering universal basic income — or direct cash with no strings attached — are increasing across Colorado
