COVID-19 Resources for the Early Childhood Community

Daily Early Childhood Community Update for:

COVID-19

April 22, 2020

From First Lady Northam:

A message of support for all child care providers.

VPM video "Look for the Helpers!"

For Providers:

Updated CDC guidance for child care programs still open

What can your staff do while your center is closed?

For Families:

RPS Support line for Families

804-780-6195 - Food and Tech Distribution, Housing and Transportation Support, Pre-K and K-registration and more!

Wic expands milk and egg options

FAQ on breastfeeding during COVID-19

The Mental Health Resource Center at Children's Hospital is a hub for support, referrals and encouragement when navigating mental health options for your children.

Webinars:

Supporting Adolescents & Young Adults Through COVID and Beyond, 4/23 at 1:00 p.m. hosted by SCAN register here!

"Get the Real Facts about COVID-19 and what to do", April 23 at 3:30 p.m.

Office of HeadStart "Caring for Children in Group Settings During COVID-19"

Friday, April 24, 2–3:30 p.m. Register here!

Earth Day Fun:

Earth Day online games

Watch or record the premiere of ‘Jane Goodall: The Hope’ on National Geographic Channel, Disney+ and Hulu TODAY April 22nd, Earth Day, 9:00 p.m.!

VPM: "Nature Cat" Earth Day show

National Park Service: Earth Day resources

Please keep sharing -we are here for you.

Stay safe and be well.

Your SBGR Team

Reduce, Reuse, Recycle

& Repeat!

Happy Earth Day!

“Every individual matters.

Every individual has a role to play. Every individual makes a difference.”

― Jane Goodall

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.

Need work or looking for workers?

Join the ChildSavers-CDS Facebook page to lpost that you need staff or you are looking for work. There are almost 150 members now! Let's make these connections!