United Way of Greater Greensboro, Inc.
Early Childhood Educators: Talented, Healthy, Resilient, Vital to Economic Success
To reduce barriers caused by the childcare shortage, "ECE-THRiVES" provides wellness, coaching, and education to boost financial stability of Early Childhood Educators and their families.
Many Early Childhood Educators (ECEs) are underpaid, experience chronic financial stress, and are leaving the field, creating a teacher shortage that reduces childcare availability. To help, ECE-THRiVES integrates services tailored for ECEs, including: Trauma-informed behavioral health support Person-centered coaching Financial assistance Accessible credentialed training Professional mentoring ECE-THRiVES delivers an attainable career path and a stabilized, qualified workforce. A public advocacy campaign explains the economic value of this workforce and how helping caregivers helps everyone.
Primary Barrier
Caregiving Responsibilities
Location
North Carolina
Solution Region
South Atlantic
Community Type
Urban
