April 2020

Your Monthly News & Updates

NYSB5 Renewal and Funding Opportunities COVID-19 Resources for Children and Families Community Resources for New Parents: Brief Survey 2020 Census

THANK YOU TO ESSENTIAL STAFF

As New York State continues to address the coronavirus outbreak and follow the Governor’s directive of NY PAUSE, the NYS Council on Children and Families (CCF) would like to express its tremendous gratitude and deep appreciation to New York’s essential workers - child care providers, health care professionals, food industry workers and so many more who are on the front lines helping keep New York healthy and safe. We, at CCF, continue to implement the core mission of our agency while we work at home and have prepared the following updates and information in this newsletter. We hope this information is helpful and, of course, we encourage you all to take good care of yourselves and remember to check in with colleagues, neighbors, friends and family to ensure they are not feeling isolated and alone. We are all in this together. NY Tough!  So - please continue to stay home and be well! 

NYSB5 Renewal and Funding Opportunities

We'd like to take a moment to update you on the progress of the NYSB5 renewal project. While we continue to focus our efforts on the project, a number of grant activities may be delayed. We hope to gain and share more information in the coming weeks about modifying activities and timelines, but please don’t hesitate to contact us with any questions. The NYSB5 April meeting has been postponed, however, the next meeting is scheduled for June 19, 2020 at 11am and we will be sending another newsletter in May. Meanwhile, over the next month, stay tuned for funding opportunities! We'll be sure to alert all of our partners when opportunities are posted and encourage you to access the websites listed below.

The Council has released a funding opportunity to support up to 10 regional Kindergarten Transition Summits across the State. Applications are due 5/22/2020 by 12 noon. Please note, due to the current pandemic, this could be subject to further delays. For questions, please contact Nancy Hampton, NYSB5 Transition Coordinator at nancy.hampton@ccf.ny.gov

 Additional funding opportunities will be posted on the following websites: NYS Grants Gateway: https://grantsmanagement.ny.gov NYS Contract Reporter: https://www.nyscr.ny.gov

COVID-19 Resources for Children and Families

The NYS Council on Children and Families (CCF) has compiled an online list of CORONAVIRUS - RESOURCES FOR PARENTS. This includes parenting tips, activities and information on how to talk to your children about the Coronavirus. CCF has also developed a printable resource that can be accessed here . www.nysparenting.org

The NYS Office of Children and Family Services has developed resources for child care providers and families. The information includes webinars, letters to providers, resources for families and for the blind. www.ocfs.ny.gov

The NYS Department of Health has a webpage dedicated to up to date Coronavirus information that includes information about how you can stay safe, cleaning and disinfection guidance and how you can get involved. www. coronavirus.health.ny.gov

The Schuyler Center for Analysis and Advocacy has compiled a body of informative links, phone numbers, and text numbers to connect families to resources that may be helpful during this stressful and challenging time.   www.scaany.org

The NYS Office of Mental Health has developed resources for New Yorkers in response to COVID-19. Learn more about managing anxiety in difficult times, Coronavirus-related guidance for healthcare providers and how you can volunteer to help. www.omh.ny.gov

The NYS Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance has compiled frequently asked questions about obtaining emergency assistance for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits in response to COVID-19. www.otda.ny.gov

‌	The Board of Regents and the New York State Education Department (NYSED) are providing information and guidance for P-12 schools, colleges and universities, licensed professionals, adult education programs, and NYSED employees in response to COVID-19. www.nysed.gov

This Resource Guide from Prevent Child Abuse NY is intended to help navigate life with children through the pandemic and the days that follow. The Five Protective Factors serve to mitigate the negative impacts of trauma and this Guide is organized by each of the Factors. www.preventchildabuseny.org

Community Resources for New Parents: Brief Survey

CCF would like your help! We developed a short survey to learn about materials provided to new parents such as books, diapers, receiving blankets, and local resources. We will be using the results to focus our future NYSB5 efforts to provide "Welcome Baby Bundles" to new parents in underserved areas of the State. Stay tuned for funding announcements in the near future. The survey takes about 10 minutes to complete.

CLICK HERE TO TAKE THE SURVEY

Be Counted! 2020 CENSUS

Your response matters. Health clinics. Fire departments. Schools. Even roads and highways. The census can shape many different aspects of your community. Be sure to complete your Census today! 2020Census.gov

If you have questions about the NYSB5 Project, let us know: Email: nysb5@ccf.ny.gov Website: www.ccf.ny.gov

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Supported by Grant Number 90TP0059 from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families, Office of Child Care. Its contents are solely the responsibility of the authors and do not necessarily represent the official views of the Office of Child Care, the Administration for Children and Families or the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.