Deadline to apply for SC BOO$T Child Care Wage Enhancement Program approaching

(Image: Department of Social Services logo)

(Image: Department of Social Services logo)

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)–  The deadline is approaching for daycare workers in the state to apply for a pay increase.

The Department of Social Services says child care professionals have until July 15, to apply for the SC BOO$T program.

According to the agency, the program was created in response to data showing low wages for the early childhood workforce have a direct impact on turnover and providing high-quality environments for children and families.

The pilot program provides bonuses directly to qualified individuals employed at child care facilities in South Carolina and was launched on February 21.

DSS says since the launch of the program more than $8.4 million in bonuses have been distributed to 7,423 child care professionals in SC.