EARLY CARE AND EDUCATOR NEWSLETTER

Build Up Supports Efforts to Secure $2 Million for a County Wide Child Care Relief Fund

In July, the San Mateo County Board of Supervisors allocated $2M of CARES Act funds to the Child Care Relief Fund. Eligibility for this grant program is limited to licensed child care centers and family child care homes as well as license-exempt public recreation and school-district operated programs in the county that have been adversely impacted by COVID-19.

APPLY NOW! Applications are accepted through Friday, September 4, 2020 at 5 pm.

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THANK YOU CHILD CARE WORKERS!

A message from our Honorary Chair, Assembly Member Kevin Mullin

COMMUNITY INFORMATION AND RESOURCES

TEACHER PIPELINE PROJECT Enrollment and registration for the Fall Term of the North County Teacher Pipeline Project is OPEN! Community Equity Collaborative (CEC) in partnership with local colleges, school districts and community organizations provides pathways into early learning careers by bundling early childhood education courses with wraparound support, such as loaner laptops, financial aid assistance, career coaching, employment connections and more.

This year, the program will be offered online with courses available through Skyline College for students in North San Mateo County. Last day to enroll in semester length classes is Tuesday, September 1. For additional program details and to begin the enrollment process,

Visit www.communityequitycollaborative.org/ece-course   You may also contact:

Dayna Chung of CEC dayna@communityequitycollaborative.org

Kristina Brower of Skyline brower@smccd.edu

San Mateo County Early Learning and Care Reopening Forum

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San Mateo County Office of Education COVID-19 Response for Early Learning

California Department of Social Services Quarterly Update Summer 2020 PIN 20-22-CCP Provides Responses to the Most Frequently Asked Questions From Child Care Providers Concerning Waivers Available for Providers Who Need Certain Licensing Standards Waived in Order to Provide Child Care that Exceeds the Limits of an Exemption from Licensure; and Cohorts, Group Size, and Ratios Required in Licensed and License-Exempt Child Care Settings During the COVID-19 Health Crisis. PIN 20-21-CCP Provides Resources to Support Child Care Programs in Providing Services to, and Communicating with, Children and Families in California’s Immigrant Households During the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Pandemic PIN 20-19-CCP Provides Information About Rapid Assistance Support Team (RAST) Tele-visits to Assist Child Care Facility Licensees and Providers Operating During the COVID-19 Pandemic PIN20-17-CCLD Provides Information on Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act Federal Relief that may be Available to Licensees Experiencing Economic Hardship as a result of the COVID-19 Emergency. PIN 20-17-CCP Provides an Updated Safety Notice Regarding Hand Sanitizers Containing Methanol - For More Information, View Below:

Please see the full FDA news update on hand sanitizers with methanol at fda.gov/drugs/drug-safety-and-availability/fda-updates-hand-sanitizers-methanol for further information.

CALL TO ACTION

Child Care Aware of America is listening closely to the needs of providers and sharing their voices with policymakers. Know a provider willing to share their story with us? Ask them to submit a story

Tell your Federal Representatives $50 Billion for Child Care NOW!

As Congress prepares to negotiate the next phase of COVID-19 relief legislation over the coming weeks, now is a critical moment to weigh in with lawmakers and elevate the importance of significant investments in the child care sector.

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ATTENTION - South San Francisco Residents! The City of SSF is updating their General Plan and seeks community input. SSF has long been a leader on supportive land use policies to support child care development. Please lend your voice to thank them for their leadership and make sure the new General Plan continues to include strategies that support child care and early learning. For Events and More: shapessf.com Take the Survey: Citywide Land Use Alternatives and Strategies

We hope you and your loved ones are safe and well. Thank you for your continued support, : The Build Up Team