{"id":5384,"date":"2020-03-17T08:00:00","date_gmt":"2020-03-17T16:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.threadalaska.org\/seed\/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":"seed-blog","link":"https:\/\/www.threadalaska.org\/seed\/blog\/coronavirus-child-care-resources","title":{"rendered":"Coronavirus: Child Care Resources"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"blog_content\">\n<h6 style=\"text-align: right\"><a href=\"https:\/\/translate.google.com\/translate?hl=en&amp;sl=en&amp;tl=es&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.threadalaska.org%2Fthread-blog%2Fcoronavirus-child-care-resources\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><u>Traducci\u00f3n Espa\u00f1ola<\/u><\/a><\/h6>\n<p><strong>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<h3>thread Services (as of March 17)<\/h3>\n<p><strong>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<ul>\n<li><strong>Training<\/strong> &#8212; When possible, training content will be offered\/delivered through distance education delivery. If you have recently registered for training you will receive information from <strong>thread <\/strong>notifying you of the training status. Watch <a href=\"https:\/\/www.threadalaska.net\/index.cfm\/calendar.showcalendar\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">training calendar<\/a> for updates.<\/li>\n<li><strong>On-site Services<\/strong> &#8212; Training and\/or technical assistance will be available through distance delivery methods as possible. Please contact your Professional Development Specialist for more information.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Travel Reimbursements<\/strong> &#8212; <strong>thread<\/strong> is discouraging early educator travel during this time. If you have a pending Alaska SEED travel request\/reimbursement, please contact <a href=\"\/seed-home\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Alaska SEED<\/a> by calling 907.265.3194 or<a href=\"\/cdn-cgi\/l\/email-protection#daaab6afb9b3bfa89aaeb2a8bfbbbebbb6bba9b1bbf4b5a8bd\"> email<\/a> to discuss your specific needs.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>Latest Government Updates<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>March 23<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/gov.alaska.gov\/home\/covid19-healthmandates\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">State of Alaska health mandates<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>March 20<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/covid-response-moa-muniorg.hub.arcgis.com\/pages\/updates\">Anchorage Mayor announces Emergency Order to &#8220;Hunker Down&#8221; to prevent spread of COVID-19<\/a> (Muni.org)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.childcareaware.org\/state\/alaska\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Child Care Aware of America | Alaska Resources<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>Licensing &amp; Regulations<\/h3>\n<p>For questions about licensing and regulations:<\/p>\n<h5>State of Alaska Child Care Program Office (CCPO) and Child Care Licensing<\/h5>\n<ul>\n<li>Email: <a class=\"__cf_email__\" href=\"\/cdn-cgi\/l\/email-protection\" data-cfemail=\"0a49495a454a6b666b79616b246d657c\">[email\u00a0protected]<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Phone: 888.268.4632<\/li>\n<li>Web: <a href=\"http:\/\/dhss.alaska.gov\/dpa\/Pages\/ccare\/default.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Click here<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h5>Child Care Assistance<\/h5>\n<ul>\n<li>Web: <a href=\"http:\/\/dhss.alaska.gov\/dpa\/Pages\/ccare\/default.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Click here<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h5>Municipality of Anchorage<\/h5>\n<ul>\n<li>Email: <a class=\"__cf_email__\" href=\"\/cdn-cgi\/l\/email-protection\" data-cfemail=\"177f7f6474747b577a62797e39786570\">[email\u00a0protected]<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Phone: 907.343.4758<\/li>\n<li>Web: <a href=\"http:\/\/dhss.alaska.gov\/dpa\/Pages\/ccare\/default.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Click here<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>Deciding to Remain Open\/ Close<\/h3>\n<p>For programs deciding to remain open or close, the following resources can help you consider your options.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/info.childcareaware.org\/blog\/should-i-close-my-child-care-program-a-coronavirus-flowchart\">Should I Close My Child Care Program?<\/a><strong>\u00a0<\/strong>[Flowchart] (Child Care Aware of America)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/coronavirus\/2019-ncov\/community\/schools-childcare\/guidance-for-schools.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Guidance for K-12 Schools and Child Care Programs<\/a> (CDC)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/coronavirus\/2019-ncov\/community\/guidance-business-response.html?CDC_AA_refVal=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cdc.gov%2Fcoronavirus%2F2019-ncov%2Fspecific-groups%2Fguidance-business-response.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Interim\u00a0Guidance for Businesses and Employers\u00a0to Plan and Respond to COVID-19<\/a> (CDC)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>Prevention While Open<\/h3>\n<p>For child care programs staying open, prevention means <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/handwashing\/pdf\/handwashing-poster.pdf\">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 healthy.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/nrckids.org\/CFOC\/Database\/3.1.1.1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Daily health checks<\/a> (National Resource Center for Health and Safety in Child Care and Early Education)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.childhoodpreparedness.org\/corona?utm_campaign=dd9fe08a-aa37-4ef7-aade-a3769ea55475&amp;utm_source=so&amp;utm_medium=mail&amp;cid=14955a55-cc03-45e7-a61e-b65948fbaf63\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">COVID-19 Resources<\/a> (Institute for Childhood Preparedness)<\/li>\n<li><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/threadalaska.businesscatalyst.com\/docs\/thread Blog\/COVID-19 Resources Flyer Child Care Programs.pdf\">COVID-19 Resources Child Care Programs Flier<\/a> [PDF] (Anchorage Department of Health and Human Services)<\/li>\n<li><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/threadalaska.businesscatalyst.com\/docs\/thread Blog\/COVID Child Care Programs Poster.pdf\">COVID-19 Programs Poster<\/a> [PDF] (Anchorage Department of Health and Human Services)<\/li>\n<li><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/threadalaska.businesscatalyst.com\/docs\/thread Blog\/child_care_Pandemic.pdf\">Child Care and Preschool Pandemic Influenza Planning Checklist<\/a> [PDF] (US Department of Health &amp; Human Services)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aap.org\/en-us\/advocacy-and-policy\/aap-health-initiatives\/Children-and-Disasters\/Pages\/Preparing-Child-Care-Programs-for-Pandemic-Influenza.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Disaster Planning for Children&#8217;s Needs Resources<\/a> (American Academy of Pediatrics)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/coronavirus\/2019-ncov\/community\/schools-childcare\/schools-faq.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">FAQs<\/a> (CDC)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>Food Security<\/h3>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.usda.gov\/coronavirus\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">USDA<\/a> has extended the use of Alaska\u2019s Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) and school lunch programs to ensure children affected by child care and school closures can receive a free meal. Families can check with their local school district to access services in their local area.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.asdk12.org\/Page\/15118\">Anchorage School District Meal Distribution<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.google.com\/view\/msbsdcoronavirus\/home\">Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District Meal Distribution<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.k12northstar.org\/Page\/9281\">Fairbanks North Star Borough School District Meal Distribution<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.juneauschools.org\/\">Juneau School District Meal Distribution<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>Other Local Resources<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>211: If you have questions about COVID-19 you can call 2-1-1 or 800.478.2221 in areas without 211 access.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.alaskachildrenstrust.org\/resilient19\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">#Resilient-19<\/a> (Alaska Children&#8217;s Trust)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/helpmegrowak.org\/about\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Help Me Grow Alaska<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/dhss.alaska.gov\/dph\/Epi\/id\/SiteAssets\/Pages\/HumanCoV\/COVID-19_Whatthepubliccando.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">What Alaskans Can Do to Prepare<\/a> [PDF]<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>Small Business Supports<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Small Business Administration (SBA) Disaster Loans <\/strong>&#8211; Programs can apply for an Economic Injury Disaster Loan through the SBA. Up to 2 million dollars is available to small businesses to help offset economic damage due to the COVID-19 virus. Allow 14 &#8211; 21 days to fund from date of application. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sba.gov\/offices\/district\/ak\/anchorage\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Read more here<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Facebook Small Business Grants<\/strong> &#8211; Facebook is offering cash grants and ad credits to small businesses to assist with economic disruption due to COVID-19. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/business\/grants?utm_source=Tonbo+Staff%2C+Clients+and+Subscribers&amp;utm_campaign=34f49fbefa-tonbo_client_news_november_COPY_01&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_term=0_6ef6bb37f0-34f49fbefa-77934547&amp;ct=t(tonbo_client_news_november_COPY_01)\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Learn more here<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Mat-Su Health Foundation<\/strong> is offering (COVID-19 prevention and response grants to Mat-Su nonprofit organizations. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthymatsu.org\/blog\/mat-su-health-foundation-announces-new-coronavirus-grant-funding\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Learn more here<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>Take Action<\/h3>\n<p>To help you weather this growing public health and economic crisis, <strong>thread<\/strong> is providing you with opportunities to contact your state and national legislators through our <a href=\"\/thread\/business-community\/advocate\/action-center\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Advocacy Center<\/a> to tell them what you need during this crisis.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Action Alert: <a href=\"https:\/\/threadalaska.salsalabs.org\/helpchildcaresystemthrive?wvpId=b1b40d70-168b-4653-b4de-4c87d1ea9b43\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Help Alaska&#8217;s Child Care Sector Survive<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Action Alert: <a href=\"https:\/\/go.threadalaska.org\/e\/515111\/aa-f64f-4cfa-8f74-afd30ebec1dc\/2cfbdp\/698950578?h=Xu5Y7xrZAAtAfGbXCaVn-x4D_L88nlFoOQPyEvbRQ-4\">Tell your Members of the U.S. Congress to support child care in their COVID-19 stimulus.<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>Latest News<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>March 21<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.alaskapublic.org\/2020\/03\/21\/without-clear-guidance-child-care-providers-make-tough-choices-on-whether-to-close-or-stay-open\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Without clear guidance, child care providers make tough choices<\/a> (APM)<\/li>\n<li><strong>March 19<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ktoo.org\/2020\/03\/19\/with-school-closures-keeping-kids-home-alaska-families-scramble-to-work-and-care-for-children\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">With school closures keeping kids home, Alaska families scramble to work and care for children<\/a> (KTOO)<\/li>\n<li><strong>March 18<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.alaskapublic.org\/2020\/03\/18\/alaska-news-nightly-wed-mar-18\/\">Anchorage&#8217;s child care options are uncertain<\/a> (Alaska News Nightly) (at 13:15)<\/li>\n<li><strong>March 17<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.adn.com\/alaska-news\/2020\/03\/18\/without-mandate-to-close-alaska-child-care-providers-face-tough-choices\/\">Without mandate to close, Alaska child care providers face tough choices<\/a> (Anchorage Daily News)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":0,"template":"","blog_tags":[],"news_categories":[],"class_list":["post-5384","seed-blog","type-seed-blog","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v23.8 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Coronavirus: Child Care Resources - SEED<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/www.threadalaska.org\/seed\/blog\/coronavirus-child-care-resources\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Coronavirus: Child Care Resources - SEED\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"Traducci\u00f3n Espa\u00f1ola thread 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. thread Services... 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