COVID-19 Resources for the Early Childhood Community

Daily Early Childhood Community Update for:

COVID-19

June 18, 2020

Embrace Race:

Coming To The Table provides leadership, resources, and a supportive environment for all who wish to acknowledge and heal wounds from racism. There are 9 affiliates in VA

One of the key areas of civic engagement is purchasing power as a way to effect change and give back. Discover African-American culture in Richmond to do your part.

For Providers:

VDSS CARES Act deadline for receiving grants is June 30. Don't delay.

VA Infant Toddler Specialist Network:

Virtual, fast paced 1-2-3- Read!, July 11 & 18, 8:30-11:30 a.m.

Virtual training calendar for June 22-July 27

1Place Childcare: 5 FREE checklists to improve your programs health and safety practices

VPOST: NEW FREE Summer activity guide, Unit One: Who Am I? broken down into 4 age group from 5-18 yrs.

The Basics Webinars from Cooperative Extension:

How to promote The Basics with your families, July 16, 1-2 p.m.

Parent/Families learn how to use The Basics in their homes., July 30 1-2 p.m. Register in advance

News You Can Use:

The 74 Million: As COVID threatens millions of child care slots, families face deep disruptions to their children's early learning, social development and to their jobs.

Brookings: Are our preschool teachers worth more than they were 2 months ago?

Please keep sharing -we are here for you.

Stay safe and be well.

Your SBGR Team

You never know how strong you are, until being strong

is the only choice you have.

Bob Marley

Need work or looking for workers?

Join the ChildSavers-CDS Facebook page to post your need staff or that you are looking for work. There are over 300 members now! Let's make these connections!

Attn: Child Care Providers

DSS Licensing Hotline:

1-800-543-7545

Email DSS subsidy questions here

VADSS COVID -19 web page for the latest news and resources.

Update your program status with Child Care Aware of VA

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