Community Services for Children (CSC) recently received $150,000 from PPL Corporation in Educational Improvement Tax Credit (EITC) funding in support of its early education scholarships and innovative Literacy Lab program.
“We are so appreciative of PPL’s leadership in supporting early education. This is the building block for successful high school graduation and an educated workforce,” said Jane Ervin, CEO/President of CSC.
CSC will distribute $120,000 in scholarships to children enrolled in high quality pre-k programs which have earned a STAR 3 or STAR 4 quality designation by the Pennsylvania Keystone STARS program; accredited by the national association for educating young children (NAEYC); or accredited by the Middle States Commission on the Accreditation of Elementary Schools.
PPL also donated $30,000 in EITC funding to CSC’s Literacy Lab. This innovative program for preschoolers has proven to accelerate young children’s grasp of early literacy skills which can help future success with language, reading and writing.
“PPL is committed to improving the communities where our customers and employees live and work,” said Don Bernhard, director, Community Affairs. “A quality early childhood education for our community’s children today will help them be prepared for high quality jobs at PPL tomorrow.”
CSC is approved by the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development as a Pre-Kindergarten Scholarship Organization. Qualifying businesses may receive tax credits in exchange for donations to CSC to fund students from low income families attending high quality pre-k programs. These credits are obtained through the program Educational Investment Tax Credits (EITC) and administered by the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development.
CSC is the region’s leader in early childhood education and family development, reaching 40,000 children in 18 counties annually. For further information, call Sara George, 610-437-6000, x2101.