CCAoNH COVID-19 Updates
CCAoNH Web Page
With the pandemic of the Coronavirus at the forefront of our minds, CCAoNH created a web page for COVID-19. This page will house resources for families and providers as well as sample documents that providers are using or sending to their families. If you would like to share any resources, please email outreach2ccrr@snhs.org . The URL is http://nh.childcareaware.org/coronavirus-covid-19/ .
Emergency Child Care Phones Lines
In light of COVID-19, Child Care Aware of NH is establishing Emergency Child Care Lines to better assist families in finding emergency child care by updating program vacancies and to track program closures. If we have your updated Provider Information Form, it is not necessary to call unless your vacancy information has changed.

If you are closing due to COVID-19 please contact us via the below phone number or via email at ccrr@snhs.org with subject line "COVID-19 Program Closure". Please share your program information (Program name, city, zip, total capacity, total number of families impacted,) when you anticipate closing, for what length of time and how families are being charged if they are. If your program is remaining open, please contact us with that information as well using subject line "COVID-19 Open for Business". These subject lines will help us in our tracking. We are updating our database with this information, and it will be helpful for referral purposes. We are hoping to work with one of our national partners today regarding changes in availability and accessibility of child care due to COVID-19. Thank you in advance for assisting us obtain this information to better support you and the families of New Hampshire during this time. We will be contacting all programs about closures soon.

EMERGENCY CHILD CARE LINE: (603) 578-1386, x28 or x33, Email: ccrr@snhs.org
2020 Annual Provider Information Update
For those of you looking for the 2020 Annual Provider Update, we provided it here for easy access. CCAoNH thanks you in advance for completing and returning your Update! 
Health Tips and Resources
Good Health and Safety Practices: Given the increasing numbers of infections globally and around the United States, all persons should:
  • Stay home and avoid public places when sick (i.e. social distancing)
  • Cover mouth and nose when coughing and sneezing
  • Wash hands frequently
  • Avoid being within 6 feet (close contact) of a person who is sick
  • Avoid sharing drinks, smoking/vaping devices, or other utensils or objects that may transmit saliva
  • Disinfect frequently touched surfaces
Resources:
NEW***2-1-1 NH has been mobilized to handle all COVID-19 related calls from New Hampshire residents.
All residents with questions or concerns surrounding the COVID-19 outbreak can call 2-1-1.
Tips for Talking to Children About Coronavirus

Here are a few resources to support families and providers in talking with young children about the Coronavirus:
Professional Development
In light of COVID-19, CCAoNH is adapting program services. We will also be looking at our other professional development opportunities and will keep you posted of any changes. Please see below for changes.
CCAoNH Events
CCAoNH has canceled the Child Care Training Institute on March 21, 2020 and the Caring for Our Children Conference in Portsmouth on April 4, 2020 to minimize any potential exposure to COVID-19. Registration fees will be refunded to all registered participants.
CCAoNH Collaboratives Moving to Online Format
All CCAoNH's Collaboratives will be held online through Zoom until further notice. You must still register through the NH Professional Registry. Zoom links for April Collaboratives will be sent out on March 26, 2020 with the Early Childhood Leadership Collaborative email or the Family Child Care Networking Collaborative email. We thank you in advance for supporting this online option.
Early Childhood
Leadership Collaboratives
Family Child Care Networking Collaborative
The preparation of this email was financed under a Contract with the State of NH, Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Economic and Housing Stability , Bureau of Child Development and Head Start Collaboration, with funds provided in part by the State of NH and the US Department of Health and Human Services.