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. Instructions on setting up direct deposit can be found on the Direct Deposit Setup Process webpage.