The Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning is awarding the Child Care Services (CCS) Health and Safety Grant to all open, operating, and licensed Child Care Learning Centers (CCLCs) and Family Child Care Learning Homes (FCCLHs) who are currently serving children. This is funded by the American Rescue Plan Act which provided a total of $80 million to qualifying facilities in Georgia. 

Qualifying facilities are awarded grants ranging from $5,000 – $40,000 depending on capacity that can be spent with qualifying vendors via ClassWallet. Since the CCS grant is for Health & Safety it must be used on qualified items or services. Here is a complete list of what is allowed and not allowed to purchase though the CCS grant.

One of those items is CPR & First Aid and Fire Safety Training, as long as it is through an approved vendor. As one of the only Safety Training ClassWallet vendors, First Response can train and certify your staff through your ClassWallet budget. Click here to request a CPR / First Aid and/or Fire Safety class or click here to join one of our existing classes. 

How to Use Your CCS Health & Safety Grant for CPR / First Aid or Fire Safety Training Though ClassWallet

To use your CCS Health & Safety Grant allowance through ClassWallet you would ask to request a class like normal, but after the class we will send you an invoice which you will pay via ClassWallet instead of your card or check. 

How To Pay for Group Safety Training With ClassWallet  

1. Request a class and let us know in the memo you plan to pay with ClassWallet
2. Take the class just like normal
3. After the class is finished, we will send you an invoice that you will upload into ClassWallet. In ClassWallet, select the option that says “Pay Service Provider”. For more info on the ClassWallet process, see this step-by-step guide from ClassWallet. Look for the area in the screenshot below.
4. Once you authorize the payment, it will be sent to BFTS for approval and they will issue payment.

If you get stuck, reach out to ClassWallet support at help@classwallet.com or call them (877) 969-5536.

How To Pay for Online or Individual Training With ClassWallet

If you have a smaller group or it is hard to get all your people together for training at one time, joining one of our online or in-person classes is a great option. These meet Bright From The Start and Fire Marshal standards. Online CPR requires a hands-on skills check within 45 days of the online training so you can get hands-on experience.

1. Find a class on our calendar that fits your schedule or have your team members sign up themselves so they can find ones that work best for them. You can choose from online and in-person CPR / First Aid, Fire Safety, and AED courses. 
2. When you sign up, choose ClassWallet as your payment method
3. We will email you or your manager the invoice that will be uploaded to ClassWallet and paid for there. In ClassWallet, select the option that says “Pay Service Provider”. For more info on the ClassWallet process, see this step-by-step guide from ClassWallet. See screenshot above for more info as well.
4. Take the course

If you get stuck, reach out to ClassWallet support at help@classwallet.com or call them (877) 969-5536.

Haven’t Received CCS Grant Money & Think You’re Qualified? 

If you haven’t yet received your CCS Health & Safety Grant allowance, reach out to CCSHealthSafetyGrants@decal.ga.gov requesting information and asking any questions you have related to this grant. Remember, you must be an open, operating, and licensed Child Care Learning Centers (CCLCs) or Family Child Care Learning Homes (FCCLHs) and must be currently serving children to be eligible.

If you think you have been awarded this grant money, but are having trouble finding it with ClassWallet email help@classwallet.com or call them (877) 969-5536 for assistance. 

Have Other Questions About Child Care Services (CCS) Health and Safety Grant?

If you have any questions on how to use your ClassWallet allowance for Training with First Response, just let us know here and we can walk you through the process. 

If you have any questions for or about the Child Care Services (CCS) Health and Safety Grant check out this article with the most important info about this grant or reach out to CCSHealthSafetyGrants@decal.ga.gov. 

Why Use First Response For Your Training?

First Response has provided affordable, effective, and fun training in Georgia and South Carolina for over 23 years. Our experienced instructors know how to tailor the training for your group. Our goal is to equip you with the knowledge and skills to be a hero for those in your life should an emergency situation arise. Learn more about the benefits of working with First Response and read some of our over 600 5 star Google Review here.