Steady Child Care Returns in 2026 to Support Anchorage Child Care Programs
thread is excited to reopen the Steady Child Care: Municipality of Anchorage Child Care and Early Education Sector Stimulus Program ...more
April 2, 2026
Celebrating 40 Years of thread’s Legacy of Supporting Alaska’s Children, Families, and Early Educators
For 40 years, thread has helped shape the early childhood landscape in Alaska by supporting families, strengthening the early educator ...more
April 2, 2026
thread Awards Nominations Now Open: Celebrate Alaska’s Early Childhood Educators
thread is proud to announce that nominations are now open for the 2026 thread Awards, which recognize outstanding leaders strengthening ...more
March 9, 2026
Securing Annual Operating Budget Funding for the Retaining Our Outstanding Teachers (ROOTS) Award
ROOTS is a program that supports early educators by recognizing education, training, and professional commitment. With consistent state investment, ROOTS ...more
February 10, 2026
CCPO Broadcast: Announcing New Child Care Grant (CCG) Pilot Program
Increase to Monthly CCG Reimbursement Payments for the Service Months of January 2026 through June 2026 for Infants and Toddlers ...more
January 30, 2026
Investing in Early Educators: Advocacy Outcomes and the Path Forward
This year marked the second annual advocacy survey conducted by thread to gather feedback and help guide our legislative priorities. ...more
January 27, 2026
Highlights from thread’s 6th Summit on the Economic Impact of Early Care & Learning: Building Solutions & Creating Opportunity
Thank you to everyone who joined us on October 28 at the Marriott Anchorage Downtown for thread’s 6th Summit on ...more
December 5, 2025
Child Care Program Office Broadcast: Revised Child Care Grant Program Rate Schedule and CCG/CCAP Combined Billing Workbook
The following broadcast was released by the Alaska Department of Health Child Care Program Office on November 14, 2025. The State ...more
November 18, 2025
Understanding the Impact of the Federal Government Shutdown for thread’s Clients
Dear thread Community,As you may have heard, there is a federal government shutdown. While a shutdown may impact some federal services, we ...more
October 1, 2025
thread Announces 6th Annual Summit on the Economic Impact of Early Care & Learning: Building Solutions & Creating Opportunity
thread Announces 6th Annual Summit on the Economic Impact of Early Care & Learning: Building Solutions & Creating Opportunity The ...more
September 15, 2025