Children & Family Resource Center Early Childhood Supplement Program

Geographic Scope: North Carolina

CFRC provides salary supplements twice per year to early childhood educators with completed coursework.

Award Details

• Amount: $600 per year (distributed twice per year)
• Frequency: Semi-annual payments
• Focus Area: Early childhood educators (ages 0-5)

Eligibility Requirements

• Teachers must earn $23 or less per hour
• Must teach children ages 0-5 at least 10 hours per week
• Must remain at the same child care program for 6 months
• Must have completed at least 3 semester hours of eligible coursework

Special Notes

• Waiting List Benefit: If you are on the waiting list for AWARD$ or WAGE$, you can receive the CFRC Supplement while you wait

Contact Information

• Phone: 828-698-0674
• Ask for: Someone about the ECE Supplement Program
• Organization: Smart Start Partnership for Children
• Address: 525 North Justice Street, Hendersonville, NC 28739
• Phone: 828-693-1580
• Fax: 828-693-9659
• Email: info@smartstartpfc.org
• Hours: 8:00 am - 3:00 pm, Monday - Friday

How to Apply

1. Contact the Program at the number below
   • Phone: 828-698-0674
   • Ask to speak with someone about the ECE Supplement Program
2. Verify Eligibility
   • Confirm hourly wage ($23 or less)
   • Confirm teaching hours (minimum 10 hours per week with ages 0-5)
   • Confirm employment stability (6-month commitment to same program)
   • Verify completion of at least 3 semester hours of eligible coursework
3. Complete Application Process (specific details not provided on website)