thread Conducts a Second Survey of Child Care Needs During COVID-19
Since the pandemic began, the majority of Alaska’s child care programs have been open to support children and families. But ...more
January 13, 2021
thread Introduces Updated Online Training Policies
Starting Feb. 1, thread’s new online training policy will go into effect. This updated policy helps thread continue to provide ...more
January 12, 2021
SBA and Treasury Announce PPP Re-Opening; Issue New Guidance
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), in consultation with the U.S. Treasury Department, announced last week that the Paycheck Protection Program ...more
January 11, 2021
Broadcast to Child Care Assistance Program Participating Families and Child Care Providers
From the Child Care Program Office Topic: Child Care Assistance Program – Waiver of Family Co-Payments The Child Care Program ...more
January 11, 2021
Child Care is Struggling through COVID –Pick.Click.Give. to thread to help
For many families, the pandemic has introduced new challenges balancing the need to work, provide child care, supervise virtual schooling, ...more
January 4, 2021
thread wishes you a safe, healthy, and playful holiday season!
Here’s a warm hug todayto send you on your wayfor a happy, healthy holiday.We share our gratitude for each and every ...more
December 21, 2020
Action Alert: Ask Congress to Speak Up for Child Care
In January, a new session of the U.S. Congress will begin, but the current Congress still has work to do ...more
December 7, 2020
Reminder: 2020 Child Care Market Rate Survey
Child Care Programs – there’s still time to complete the 2020 Child Care Market Rate Survey! The Institute of Social ...more
December 1, 2020
News: Thrivalaska director ready to retire, but she’s not ready to give up her mission
Republished with permission. Written by Amanda Bohman, Fairbanks Daily News Miner, abohman@newsminer.com Nov 30, 2020 A champion for early childhood ...more
December 1, 2020
thread is Here for You: COVID-19 Resources
thread is here to support you through Alaska’s increase in COVID-19 cases. Below are various resources from thread’s COVID-19 Resource Center that will help guide you ...more
November 19, 2020