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7 <br /> • <br /> e, <br /> Immediate early childhood measures to <br /> benefit children in all counties 1993-'94 1994-'95 <br /> Lower child care staff/child ratios for infants & toddlers S2.8 million $2.8 million t <br /> Raise eligibility standards for families receiving child $1.8 million $1.8 million k <br /> care subsidies to reach more families <br /> Expand staff who monitor& provide assistance to child $328,300 5704,000 <br /> care centers and homes <br /> Offer financial incentives for child care providers to meet $1.4 million $1,4 million <br /> higher quality AA standards <br /> Increase amount of child care tax credit that can be S3.7 million* S4 million* <br /> claimed by families earning less than $40,000 <br /> Help child care teachers improve skills & knowledge Si million $1 million <br /> through tuition/stipends (Teacher Education & <br /> Compensation Helps—TEACH) <br /> Ensure that all children are fully immunized $5 million $10.9 million �+ <br /> Provide matching funds for federal At-Risk Child Care $126,000 $186,200 <br /> . Grant <br /> Subtotal $16.1 million $22:8 million <br /> aµ <br /> * Estimated revenue loss <br /> N.C. Partnership for Children/ Local <br /> Partnerships for Children 1993-'94 1994-'95 <br /> Direct Services $12.9 million $33.8 million <br /> 12 counties $11.1 million 522.2 million <br /> 8 counties 0 59.9 million <br /> One-time shut-up costs $1.2 million 0 <br /> County administration for direct services $600,000 51.7 million <br /> N.C. Partnership for Children $600, 5600,000 <br /> (staff& operational expenses) <br /> Local Partnerships for Children $1.9 million $2 million <br /> (staff& operational expenses) <br /> 12 counties 51.2 million $1.2 million <br /> 8 counties 0 $800,000 <br /> Strategic planning process 5720,000 0 <br /> Quality & Accountability $4.6 million $3.6 million <br /> Evaluation system 5660,000 5300,000 <br /> Resource & referral services $150,000 5500,000 <br /> State administration* $500,000 $500,000 <br />