At this time, we have started to see an uptick in Covid cases throughout our 7 counties.

This is a reminder that if you close your Facility for any reason you are required to notify the Coalition via the Redline (redline@elcnwf.org).

The following information needs to be included in the Redline notification:

Once you do reopen, you need to notify us via the Redline that you are back open.

Finally, you must enter the Temporary Closure information in the Provider Portal/EFS Mod as your request for payment. You will need to upload a document on letterhead outlining the day/dates you were closed and the reopen date information.

If you have any questions or confusion about this process, please reach out to one of our Contract Specialists and they will be happy to assist you.

For those Providers who may have received a Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Loan and are interested in Loan Forgiveness. The PPP Direct Forgiveness Portal user guide for PPP borrowers (shows how to sign up and submit your forgiveness request), and Interim Final Rule (IFR) on Direct Forgiveness are now available on the PPP website under PPP Lender Information. The Knowledgebase is also on the U.S. Small Business Administration website under PPP Forgiveness along with the list of lenders that Opted-in.

Here are resources that support the PPP Direct Forgiveness announcement:

Join the National Florida District Office's DDD and IRS' Senior Stakeholder Liaison for a virtual series on Tax Advantages for Business Owners Webinar Series-“Protecting Your Bottom Line.” This webinar will be repeated in English and Spanish.

Don't miss out on these information-packed webinars about the Employee Retention Credit. The series will be hosted by the SBA's North Florida District Office (NFDO) and presented by the Internal Revenue Service. In this webinar, business owners and tax-exempt entities will learn: The Employee Retention Credit was amended by sections 206 and 207 of the Taxpayer Certainty and Disaster Tax Relief Act of 2020 (Relief Act) and the American Rescue Plan of 2021 (ARP). The credit is available to eligible employers regardless of size, including tax-exempt organizations, that pay qualified wages to some or all employees after March 12, 2020, and before January 1, 2022, with differing requirements depending on the tax quarter in which the wages were paid.

These sessions will include information on the IRS’s:

Join on August 11, 2021 to learn more! There will be a separate invite for the August 12th session in Spanish.

Location: Virtual Event 

Date: English: Wednesday, August 11^th

Time: 3:30 PM-5:00 PM ET

Cost: Free, but registration is required

At the last Provider Network meeting, we were asked to share the YouTube video on how to assist families with completing the school readiness enrollment process. This video contains information on:

See below for the video on how to complete the SR enrollment process. You can also share this video with any parents here.

For items (Goods) purchased by the Coalition and delivered on-site at your program, you will need to complete the "Acknowledgment and Attestation of Received Goods" form and checklist.​

July 1, 2021 teachers/directors will need to complete the required paperwork prior to receiving any stipends. ​Handwritten banking information will not be accepted and​ incomplete paperwork will not be processed. Click below for the required W9 and Banking information.

Early Childhood Investigations offers free webinars to early childhood educators. The series is produced by Engagement Strategies, LLC., and presented by leading authors, experts, and leaders. Now, you can participate in conference-quality training without leaving your home, classroom, or office.

Download a copy of the flyer by clicking the button below. Please make sure all parents in your center receive a copy of this flyer. You can print to send home with each of your children, or you can simply post the flyer on your social media page.

Our partner, Florida Prepaid College Savings Plans, wants to help families prepare for future college costs by encouraging them to set up a Florida 529 Savings Plan.

If they set up a new Savings Plan account by August 15, they will receive a $50 account contribution from Florida Prepaid to get them started!

Click below for a flyer you can print for your families or add into your parent newsletters.

In a time when the health and safety of our community are most important, help keep the children in your center insured.

Encourage families in your centers to contact ELCNWF for information and assistance applying for Florida KidCare. Call 850-747-5400 X 108 or request CCR&R via the link below!

Have your kids listen, sing, and dance along to "A Friend Like You", the next song from Noggin’s Big Heart Beats album. And be sure to follow their site as they will release a new video every month.