Early Education Profession Project:

MaineStream Finance is partnering with the Penquis Child Care Resource Development Center to increase employment opportunities for individuals with low-income*. Thirty-two individuals will successfully enter the field of early care and education as small-business owners or employees of small businesses.

Participants will receive training, technical assistance and individual and group support in identifying and addressing professional goals. This project will help individuals meet the following requirements:

DHHS criminal and child protective services background check for those new to the field of early care and education

Credit check for those applying for funding

MaineStream Finance is a non-profit, Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI), a wholly owned subsidiary of Penquis. MaineStream Finance (MSF) provides credit and credit related support and training programs to reduce poverty and address economic and social needs for Maine residents with low or low-moderate income.

The Penquis Child Care Resource Development Center is part of a statewide network of resource and referral agencies providing referrals and consumer education to families, training and technical assistance for child care providers, and information about and advocacy for quality child care in the greater community.

• EEPP - Guidelines
• Job Opportunities
• EEPP-JOLI Application
• Self-employment/Micro-enterprise
• Employment in the Early Care and Education Field
• Business Expansion