The CARES and AB 212 Child Care
Stipend Incentive Programs

The Merced County Local Child Care & Development Planning Council (LPC) and the First 5 Merced County Comprehensive Approaches to Raising Educational Standards (CARES) programs are pleased to offer stipend incentives to eligible early care and education professinals who meet eligibility requirements.

Merced County has committed to align the AB 212 and the CARES program requirements to ensure all early childhood professional in Mecerd County have equal access to high quality trainings and educational oppertunities.