STATEHOUSE (June 4, 2021) – State Rep. Jack Jordan (R-Bremen) encourages working families seeking high-quality early education and out-of-school programs for their children to apply for Build, Learn, Grow scholarships.
To receive a scholarship, one family member must qualify as an essential worker, like those who work in health care or food service, and their family must meet income eligibility requirements. Scholarships can be used for their child's early care and education, and summer learning or out-of-school care. Jordan said the scholarship will cover 80% of child care costs for children up to age 12.
"Pre-school and daycare programs can play an important role in early childhood development," Jordan said. "Kids often learn fundamental skills at a young age, and these scholarships can help cover costs as families continue to bounce back from the impacts of the pandemic."
Currently, Patti's Day Care in Fulton County and 11 centers in Marshall County are participating in the program. Jordan said more facilities can apply and will be added to the list upon registration.
He said applications are open through Oct. 31, 2021, and there are 50,000 scholarships available through the Indiana Family and Social Services Administration on a first-come, first-served basis.
The application, list of eligible programs and income requirements for the Build, Learn, Grow scholarship fund are available at brighterfuturesindiana.org/scholarships/families. All Indiana essential businesses and operations are listed at coronavirus.in.gov/2496.htm.
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State Rep. Jack Jordan (R-Bremen) represents House District 17, which includes all of Marshall County and a portion of Fulton County.
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