Child Development Associate (CDA) National Credentialing Program

Child Development Associate (CDA) National Credentialing Program
Notice of Funding


ACF and ACYF announces the availability in 2005 of $1,000,000 annually for each of five years to support staff development for all individuals employed in local Head Start, Early Head Start, and other child care programs. This will be of particular interest to universities and colleges who are interested in advancing the skills of Head Start staff.

Child Development Associate (CDA) National Credentialing Program Executive Summary: The Administration for Children and Families (ACF), Administration on Children, Youth and Families (ACYF) announces the availability of $1,000,000 annually for each of five years to support staff development for all individuals employed in local Head Start, Early Head Start, and other child care programs to increase the understanding and skills necessary to carry out their jobs, as well as professional development leading to credentials and degrees. A cooperative agreement is a form of Federal financial assistance that allows substantial Federal involvement in the activities for which funds are awarded. More>>

Child Development Associate (CDA) National Credentialing Program: Notice of Funding. Federal Register. Vol. 70, No. 141. 42562-42571. July 25, 2005. English.