South Carolina's Child Care Wage Enhancement Program

SC BOO$T has ended the application period effective July 15th. Since its launch in February 2024, SC BOO$T has provided over 8,500 child care professionals with income supplements and retention bonuses from the one-time federally funded pilot program using the federal American Rescue Plan Act funds.

Please note, child care professionals with approved applications between January 2024 and July 15th, 2024 will receive 2 payments, as long as you continue to meet eligibility. You do not need to reapply to receive the 2nd payment. These final payments will be auto-generated within the SC Endeavors Registry system between August-September 2024. If you have had an address change or email change, you must update this within the SC Endeavors Registry system.

DSS and SC Endeavors are working closely with providers and direct care staff to collect data on SC BOO$T and its support and impact on the child care industry in South Carolina. Please look out for a survey to share your experiences regarding this pilot wage supplement and workforce retention program.

Stay tuned for additional details. We hope that this one-time bonus program had a positive impact on our child care and early education workforce. Thank you for all that you do for children and families in South Carolina!