{"id":5347,"date":"2020-03-17T08:00:00","date_gmt":"2020-03-17T16:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.threadalaska.org\/learn-and-grow\/blog\/coronavirus-child-care-resources"},"modified":"2020-03-17T08:00:00","modified_gmt":"2020-03-17T16:00:00","slug":"coronavirus-child-care-resources","status":"publish","type":"learn-and-grow-blog","link":"https:\/\/www.threadalaska.org\/learn-and-grow\/blog\/coronavirus-child-care-resources","title":{"rendered":"Coronavirus: Child Care Resources"},"content":{"rendered":"
thread <\/strong>is working with the State of Alaska Child Care Program Office and the Municipality of Anchorage Child Care Program Office on the coronavirus (COVID-19) situation and is committed to providing you the latest news and information to help you ensure the health and safety of your staff, children and families.<\/p>\n thread\u2019s<\/strong> offices are physically closed, but we are open for business and providing all services via telephone and\/or through distance delivery.<\/p>\n For questions about licensing and regulations:<\/p>\n For programs deciding to remain open or close, the following resources can help you consider your options.<\/p>\n For child care programs staying open, prevention means staying vigilant about hand hygiene<\/a> and keeping a close eye on children and staff who are showing signs of illness. These resources provide you with tips for keeping children and staff The USDA<\/a> has extended the use of Alaska\u2019s Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) and school To help you weather this growing public health and economic crisis, thread<\/strong> is providing you with opportunities to contact your state andthread Services (as of March 17)<\/h3>\n
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\nLatest Government Updates<\/h3>\n
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\nLicensing & Regulations<\/h3>\n
State of Alaska Child Care Program Office (CCPO) and Child Care Licensing<\/h5>\n
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Child Care Assistance<\/h5>\n
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Municipality of Anchorage<\/h5>\n
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\nDeciding to Remain Open\/ Close<\/h3>\n
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\nCare Aware of America)<\/li>\n
\nPrevention While Open<\/h3>\n
\nhealthy.<\/p>\n\n
\nCare and Early Education)<\/li>\n
\n(Anchorage Department of Health and Human Services)<\/li>\n
\nFood Security<\/h3>\n
\nlunch programs to ensure children affected by child care and school closures can receive a free meal. Families can check with their local school district
\nto access services in their local area.<\/p>\n\n
\nOther Local Resources<\/h3>\n
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\nSmall Business Supports<\/h3>\n
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\n2 million dollars is available to small businesses to help offset economic damage due to the COVID-19 virus. Allow 14 – 21 days to fund from date
\nof application. Read more here<\/a>.<\/li>\n
\ndue to COVID-19. Learn more here<\/a>.<\/li>\n
\nTake Action<\/h3>\n
\nnational legislators through our Advocacy Center<\/a> to tell them what you need during this crisis.<\/p>\n\n
\nLatest News<\/h3>\n
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