Initiative Detail

Initiative Name:	Infant Toddler Merit Pay Program
State:	MT
Region:	8
Category:	Child Care; Professional Development; Professional Development; Quality Improvement
Status:	Active
Year Started:
Administered By:	Department of Public Health and Human Services, Early Childhood Services Bureau
Description:	The Infant Toddler Merit Pay program encourages child care providers to increase their knowledge of early childhood development and caregiving by paying $500 to individuals who successfully complete the 60-hour Montana Infant Toddler Training curriculum (based on WestEd's PITC). No applications are necessary; participants automatically become eligible for the program when they enroll in the training. Updated July 2009
Web Site:	http://www.dphhs.mt.gov/hrd/childcare/qualityprograms/meritpay.shtml
Geographic Scope:	Statewide
Target Population:	I/T (0-3)
Funder Name   Funding Type   Funding Source   Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services Public-Federal CCDF IT Earmark