Daily Early Childhood Community Update for:
COVID-19
April 6, 2020
Webinars

COVID-19 Stimulus Bill Update and Business Resources for Early Care Programs. Recording here.

On Wednesday, 4/8 from 9-10 am the Community Foundation for a greater Richmond will host a "Webinar: How Nonprofits Can Access COVID-19 Federal Stimulus Assistance." Register Here!
OTHER REALLY IMPORTANT THINGS!!!
Making a Difference

The National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)  has created a survey to provide data for their talks at the national level about what supports child care programs need.

Institute for Childhood Preparedness

Check out this Video from Andy, the Executive Director, on the latest information for child care programs, how and why to wear a mask, and newest guidance document from ICP experts.
Resources:

Are you helping to sustain family child care during this time? Check out this toolkit to help you make a difference.

Tom Copeland's Q & A on Unemployment benefits for Family Child Care Providers. Read Here.

Chamber RVA guidance on the Paycheck Protection Program and Small Business Loans. Read here
Please keep sharing -we are here for you.

Stay safe and be well.

Your SBGR Team
Always be kind,
for everyone is fighting
a hard battle.
-Plato
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Food and Nutrition Access:

Know someone who needs help with food insecurity? Call Feed More's Hunger Hotline 804-521-2500
ex. 631

Text “FOOD” or “COMIDA” to 877-877 to find a feeding site near you or search here. These sites are available to all children 0-18 years old.
At Home?

Do you want to keep children in your home? Contact Patricia at ChildSavers for a FREE Family Child Care Start Up Toolkit. 804-591-3919
Attn: Child Care Providers

DSS Licensing Hotline:
1-800-543-7545

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