Child Care Providers | Important message regarding COVID-19 - 3/26/20

Important Message from the

Early Learning Coalition of Palm Beach County

Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update

March 26, 2020 @ 11:00AM

**Small Business Relief**

Dear Early Learning Provider,

Not only do you provide positive early learning experiences for the children in your center, but you are a small business. Whether you are a non-profit, faith-based, family home, or a for-profit child care center -- you have bills, payroll, insurance, mortgage or rent, and so much more and this time is uncertain as a business owner.

We compiled a list of small business relief programs for you to explore and evaluate. You may need them today, tomorrow, or a few weeks from now. We will also place these on our website for your convenience.

https://www.elcpalmbeach.org/coronavirus-main

Thank you,

The Early Learning Coalition of Palm Beach County

Small Business Relief

Child Care Relief in Federal Stimulus Package

Late Wednesday night, the Senate passed a sweeping economic stimulus bill to provide relief to America’s families, small businesses, and major industries as they struggle with the effects of the COVID-19 crisis. Included throughout the package is significant relief for the nation’s child care industry. It is important to note: the U.S. House of Representatives must pass the legislation and then it goes to the President for signature.

First Five Years Fund

Link: Stimulus Package --Congress Includes Relief for Child Care Industry in COVID-19

Important Links With Valuable Information

Link to Child Care Specific Provisions in Stimulus

Link To Details in Keeping American Workers Paid & Employed Act (Part A of the Stimulus package)

SMALL BUSINESS RELIEF RESOURCES

Small Business Emergency Bridge Loan | Governor Ron DeSantis activated the Florida Business Emergency Bridge Loan Program to support small businesses impacted by COVID-19. This is a short term loan, not a grant.

Business Damage Assessment Survey | The State of Florida has activated the Business Damage Assessment Survey to assess the impact of COVID-19 on Florida's local business operations so actions to implement appropriate relief programs can begin. If you want child care businesses to be represented, we strongly recommend every child care facility (especially private pay) fill out this survey.

Florida Dept. of Economic Opportunity's Short Time Compensation Program for Employers | The short time compensation program helps employers retain their workforce in times of temporary slowdown. There are eligibility requirements, but this is a temporary solution for employees with reduced hours.

U.S. Small Business Administration Disaster Assistance in Response to Coronavirus | The SBA provides low-interest disaster loans to help businesses and homeowners recover from declared disasters.

Price Gouging Hotline | Price Gouging Hotline: 1.866.966.7226 Please call and report any price gouging that you see locally.

Coronavirus Tax Relief | The IRS has established a special section on their website to help taxpayers, businesses, and others affected by the Coronavirus.

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