governor\u2019s proclamation<\/a> recognizes that child care is critical to Alaska\u2019s infrastructure and a vital resource that supports working families and strengthens the workforce.<\/p>\n\n\n\nGov. Dunleavy noted that COVID-19 has created an ever-expanding demand for child care options as many Alaskans continue to work through the pandemic. He also wrote that while some programs, schools and after-school programs have experienced closures, many child care programs continue to support families by staying open and implementing new procedures to mitigate the spread of COVID-19 while still providing this vital service.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cAlaska\u2019s future depends on the quality of the early childhood experiences provided to you children today,\u201d the proclamation continues, \u201cand the continuation of high-quality early child care services represents a worthy commitment to our children\u2019s future.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
thread<\/strong> thanks the governor for recognizing the important work of early childhood educators in Alaska.<\/p>\n\n\n\n