Child Care Aware of America – 2022 Child Care Supply, Quality and Affordability Data Shows Investment Works

The early childhood education industry plays a vital role in Alaska’s economy, supporting working families and employers. It is key ...more

June 6, 2023

2023 thread Awards Recipients Announced

After receiving a record-breaking number of award nominations this year, thread is excited to present the following recipients of the 2023 thread Awards, announced ...more

May 15, 2023

CCPO Broadcast: Child Care Assistance for the Coastal Service Delivery Area is Moving

Alaska Family Services to provide Services to Families and Providers Effective July 1, 2023 Alaska Division of Public Assistance, Child ...more

May 8, 2023

CCPO Broadcast: Child Care Relief Funding Update, Provider Town Hall Follow-up

This broadcast was released by the Alaska Division of Public Assistance, Child Care Program Office on May 3, 2023. The Child ...more

May 8, 2023

Happy Provider Appreciation Day, Keep Calm and Care On!

May 12th is Provider Appreciation Day. Join thread in celebrating early childhood educators across Alaska. Working in the early childhood ...more

May 8, 2023

From now on, sweet dreams will be made of long sunny days, fjords, and hiking in Alaska!

Spring is here! The snow is melting, the temperature is rising, the days are getting longer and soon time will ...more

May 8, 2023

Hands up for worthy wages for early childhood educators!

Alaska’s early childhood educators play an essential role in the lives of working families and their young children by providing ...more

April 29, 2023

CCPO Broadcast: Child Care Relief Funds, Provider Town Hall Meeting

This broadcast was released by the Alaska Division of Public Assistance, Child Care Program Office on April 19, 2023. The Child ...more

April 20, 2023

Child Care Background Check Update (March 2023)

The following information is a summary of the State of Alaska background check system, and the necessary steps to securely ...more

April 15, 2023

thread Applauds Governor Dunleavy’s Child Care Task Force Announcement

April 6, 2023 – thread, Alaska’s Child Care Resource & Referral organization, applauds Governor Mike Dunleavy’s announcement today to establish a ...more

April 15, 2023