CARES / AB212Stipend Program
Testimonials
“I am taking classes that help me to reflect and deepen what I am doing. I have been able to enrich the centers with new materials and new ideas that foster early literacy. I am thankful to the CARES program for helping me finance my education.”
~Gladys B.
“Participating in the program improved and taught me about the ECERS. I have added more materials to the science center and purchased age appropriate games for children to use while at the computer. I am thankful for being able to participate in the stipend program and greatly appreciate all your support.”
~Erica B.
“I was able to finish school and more money always lowers my burden and my focus can be on the children.”
~Anita B.
“The program kept me updated. Using ECERS helped me and my co-workers to improve my classroom and the children to have a better environment. The program helped me to attend different training and have more knowledge to improve my job in the classroom.”
~Laura D.
“Through college courses and attending workshops, I learned new material and strategies to implement a successful learning environment. I have rearranged the environment to better accommodate children and implement learning activities, especially science. Thank you so much for giving teachers this great support in continuing our education!”
~Laura D.
“Thank you so very much for the opportunity that we have to become better teachers for our children!”
~Maria D.
“Thank you for supporting me in my desire to become the best early childhood professional I can!”
~Mary G.
“I am extremely grateful for the program. It is hard and expensive going to school in addition to working. It is amazing to have a program that cares and offers a hand.”
~Kimberly H.
“It has been a pleasure to participate in the program. I look forward to applying every year now. I have others applying. I have improved a lot. I am now going for my BA.
~Kimberly H.
“The program has helped me attend conferences, take workshops, and participate in college classes that I otherwise would not be able to afford. Every year I learn more and stay updated on current knowledge and practices. This helps me provide the highest quality of care possible. I have made changes in just about every area of my child care. I would like to express my deepest appreciation for the help in getting my AA and, this year, for helping me get my Master Teacher Permit.”
~Kimberly H.
“The program is great. I have learned so much, but being in child care is so low, I could not have afforded to pay for workshops if I weren’t expecting a return. One big thing I learned is letting the children learn through play and knowing the right environment and materials to use. Every provider should participate in the program. We think we know all about children, but there is so much more. I’ve learned that even at 60, I learn so much more. Taking college courses was the best thing I’ve done.”
~Virginia J.
“It helped me improve my work ethics as well as showing me new techniques to work with children.”
~Jessica L.
“The UC Davis classes were great. I was able to implement them into our daily schedule. I am very blessed to have had the opportunity over the past few years to be able to participate in the stipend program; to be able to continue my education and achieve my AA degree and continue to get my BA degree. Thank you.
~Freda L.
“I learned about myself and what I really want to do in life helping and teaching children. I would like to thank the Consortium for this program and the encouragement it gives people to continue with their education. I am deeply involved in learning and am very passionate about children.”
~Tanya P.
“Attending the workshops gave me new ideas on how to introduce concepts to the children. I have added more science to my lesson plan and added more hands on activities. The CARES/AB212 staff was able to answer my questions.”
~Yasmin R.
Without this program it would be harder for me to continue my education. Thank you.”
~Blanca R.
“All of the workshops filled me with lots of activities and ideas that I was eager and motivated to teach kids! This year I scored very high on my ECERS and the children were great. Everything seemed peaceful, controlled, organized, and most important, child based. I am very thankful for this program. Every workshop that I attended met my expectations and now I am full of different activities and ideas. Thank you!”
~Esmeralda S.
“I think that this is a very good program and I hope it stays for along time. I really enjoy the stipend.”
~Vanessa S.
“I will complete my BA in February 2011. I have become skilled at ECERS self assessments as a result of the yearly requirement for CARES/ AB212. The program has been an incentive and great help in paying back my student loans and taking some vacations. Thank you!”
~Martha S.