Please view the Great Start Compensation Support Payments webpage on the Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) website to learn more about monthly payments to eligible child care providers to fund increases in compensation and benefits for early educators including:

• Resources and communication
• Payment eligibility
• Application process and requirements
• Allowable uses of funds

A Frequently Asked Questions document with more information on program requirements and allowable uses of funds is also available on the DCYF website.

Questions? Contact SupportFunds@childcareawaremn.org or 651.273.2644.

Recipients can choose to receive the Compensation Support Payments through direct deposit. The setup process depends on how you apply for Great Start Compensation:

• Providers who apply through the Provider Hub should follow the direct deposit setup instructions available in the Provider Hub system, found in the Supplier ID Learning Library.
• Providers who do not apply through the Provider Hub can find instructions on setting up direct deposit on the Great Start Direct Deposit webpage.