Overview of T.E.A.C.H. Early Childhood® MAINE
Funded and supported by Maine DHHS Office of Child and Family Services (OCFS).
OCFS supports Maine's children and their families by providing Children's Development, Behavioral Health, & Child Welfare Services
T.E.A.C.H. collaborates with early childhood educators, higher education institutes, child care centers, and family child care programs to offer scholarships and supports that improve the knowledge and compensation of early childhood educators. In return, young children receive high quality and consistent education from highly qualified educators.
Who Benefits?
Children are the main beneficiaries. They are able to bond with an educator who has made a commitment to the field, who is a specialist in early childhood education, who understands child development, and who is sensitive to the needs of the very young.
Teachers and staff working in child care programs benefit by increasing their knowledge and compensation. In turn, they experience increased professional status and job satisfaction.
Child care programs benefit by having staff who are more knowledgeable in quality early childhood education practices. Participating center directors have reported reduced staff turnover, which has helped to improve their program quality and marketability.
