BREAKING NEWS: Congress Includes Crucial Relief for Child Care Industry in COVID-19 Stimulus Package

Join ZERO TO THREE, Think Babies, and partners this Friday, March 27 at 11 am EDT for a web broadcast with U.S. Representative Rosa DeLauro. She will share information on how Congress is responding to families’ needs in the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

Local Resources:

Virginia SNAP recipients to receive emergency benefits in March, April

Running out of Supplies?

Here are a few “ OFF the Path” businesses that sell much needed products for Early Care Programs.

Attn: Families and Providers

If you or someone you know is looking for childcare OR your center or family day home is offering care, call Child Care Aware of VA at 1-886-KIDS-TLC or email KaShara here .

DIY

How to make baby wipes!

Please keep sharing -we are here for you.

Stay safe and be well.

Your SBGR Team

Other Helpful Resources:

Information to share with families from NAEYC

Social story about COVID-19 for children 3-8 yrs.

FLowchart to help you determine whether to close or not.



VA DSS Covid-19 resources  

Wonderopolis, the site invites visitors to explore an intriguing question about the world around us and includes activities that reinforce the content learned while building background knowledge and vocabulary skills 

CDC Check List for Child Care Programs

Proper Handwashing for the Whole Family from the CDC

Cleaning and Disinfecting Steps from the CDC

PBS Daily Newsletter for Resources, Activities & Tips During This Time 

Child Care Aware of America Child Care Program Resource Page

Guidance for Child Care Programs from the CDC

Tips for Families from Zero to Three

Virginia Department of Health (VDH)