STATEHOUSE (May 26, 2021) – State Rep. Chris Judy (R-Fort Wayne) encourages working families seeking high-quality early education and out-of-school programs for their children to apply for Build, Learn, Grow scholarships.
To qualify for 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. Judy said the scholarship will cover 80% of child care costs for children up to age 12.
"Many essential workers continue to face obstacles when trying to access high-quality child care," Judy said. "Some options are unaffordable, having a family member watch a child may not be possible, and leaving their children home alone is not a safe option. This scholarship offers the financial support these essential workers need to continue working while still providing care to their children."
Judy 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.
Currently, the Armstrong Early Learning Center, Columbia City U.M.C. Child Care Ministry and Sonshine Child Care Ministry in Whitley County, along with 50 centers in Allen County are all participating programs. Judy said more facilities can apply and will be added to the list upon registration.
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. Chris Judy (R-Fort Wayne) represents House District 83,
which includes portions of Allen and Whitley counties.
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