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thread Referral Services<\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Choosing high-quality early childhood education is an important family decision.  thread<\/strong> Specialists are here to help you! thread<\/strong> provides detailed program profiles based on your specific needs, and shares resources for choosing high-quality care. We offer free child care referrals by conducting individualized searches of licensed early childhood education programs, including family child care homes, child care centers, pre-kindergarten programs, after-school programs, and Head Start.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Start Your Search<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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By Phone<\/strong><\/h4><\/div>

Call our statewide, toll free number: 800.278.3723 from 8 am to 5 pm Monday through Friday.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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In Person<\/strong><\/h4><\/div>

Set up an appointment to visit thread<\/strong> in-person. View location and hours<\/a>.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Online<\/strong><\/h4><\/div>

Use thread’s<\/strong> online search tool<\/a> for quick reference. <\/p><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Request a Referral<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

If you have questions or need more information after using thread’s <\/strong>online search tool, you can request a customized child care referral by submitting the form below. A thread <\/strong>staff member will contact you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Referral Request Form<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Specialized Search<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

thread<\/strong> can help find child care for military families and families of children with special needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Military Families<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

thread<\/strong> can assist you with searching for child care off-base\/post. In some cases, a subsidy is available through a partnership with Child Care Aware\u00ae of America and the United States Military and Department of Defense. For more information, please contact your local thread<\/strong> office<\/a> or visit Child Care Aware\u00ae of America<\/a>\u00ae.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Families of Children with Special Needs<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

If you are participating in the State of Alaska Child Care Assistance Program<\/a>, you may also qualify for the Alaska Inclusive Child Care Program (Alaska IN!)<\/a>. Alaska IN! provides supplemental funding to qualifying child care programs caring for qualifying children with special needs. The additional funding helps child care programs pay for the training, accommodations, and support needed to meet your child\u2019s individual needs. To learn more, or to apply for Alaska IN! visit the Alaska Child Care Program Office<\/a> or download the Alaska IN! Brochure<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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thread Customer Service Promise <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Parent choice<\/strong> of a child care program is based on family preferences. thread <\/strong>offers free referrals to licensed child care programs, not recommendations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Confidentiality<\/strong> of information received during services regarding your family and\/or child care is used for referral services, research, and grant purposes. All personal or identifying information remains confidential. thread <\/strong>does not share or sell mailing lists of client names.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Commitment to diversity<\/strong> is what thread <\/strong>stands by, serving all families and children without bias and do not discriminate because of race, color, national origin, age, sex or disability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Free of charge<\/strong> for all child care referral services. Each regional thread <\/strong>office is a 501(c)3 organization that accepts charitable contributions. If you are interested in making a tax-deductible donation, please click here<\/a> to donate securely online.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Feedback<\/strong> on our services is always welcome. It is our pleasure to serve you and your family. If you have questions, concerns, or would like to give feedback, please contact your regional thread <\/strong>office. Feedback is important to us so we can continue to provide the best services possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best practices<\/strong> are followed to ensure the best quality Child Care Resource and Referral (CCR&R) services. thread <\/strong>is committed to providing high quality service to Alaska following national standards for the early care and education field set by Child Care Aware of America and the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC).<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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