Child Care Aware of Virginia COVID-19 Resources

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Child Care Aware of Virginia is open and working to support families statewide who must continue to work during COVID-19 (e.g., essential personnel in our hospitals and grocery stores and others whom we depend on at this time) as well as the child care providers who support them.

VA State Agency Guidance for Child Care During COVID-19

• COVID-19 Updates & Resources Web Page (VDSS)
• Child Care Phase III Guidelines and Info for Child Care (Sept. 25, 2020)
• Child Care Phase III FAQ (Sept. 25, 2020)
• Joint Guidance VA Dept. of Education and VA Dept. of Social Services for Partnering to Provide Child Care during Virtual Learning (August 4, 2020)
• CARES II Grants for Providers (July 20, 2020)
• Child Care Phase 3 Re-opening Guidelines (June 25, 2020)
• Division of Licensing: COVID-19 Frequently Asked Questions (June 30, 2020)
• Child Care Phase 2 Re-opening Guidelines (June 2, 2020)
• Safer at Home: Phase 2 Guidelines for All Business Sectors (June 2, 2020)
• Guidance on Re-Opening Child Care (May 13, 2020)
• CARES Grant Application (April 24, 2020)
• Letter to Providers with regard to the CARES Act, new support available ($25 times half of your total licensed capacity for each week you provide care for children) (April 15, 2020)
• Using the CARES Act to Support Child Care in Virginia (April 15, 2020)
• Joint Guidance for Emergency Child Care during Statewide School Closure (March 31, 2020)
• Joint Guidance for Emergency Child Care during Statewide School Closure (March 18, 2020)
• Letter for Child Care Providers: Status as an Essential Business - Child Care Services for Children of Essential Personnel (April 9, 2020)
• Virginia Child Care Subsidy FAQs (April 15, 2020)
• How Can Essential Personnel Apply for Child Care Subsidy?
• Get the latest on VA State Child Care Guidance

Child Care Provider Resources

Parent Resources

• Providers, please fill out this brief survey (So we know whether you are open or closed for referrals)!
• Get the latest on VA State Child Care Guidance
• CARES II Grants for Providers (July 2020)

• Joint Guidance Virginia Department of Education & Virginia Department of Social Services for Partnering to Provide Child Care during Virtual Learning (August 4, 2020)

• Letter to Providers (April 15, 2020)
• Using the CARES Act to Support Child Care in Virginia (April 15, 2020)
• CARES Act Grant Application (April 15, 2020)

• Essential Personnel. Are you among essential personnel looking for child care? Call Child Care Aware of Virginia's hotline at 866-KIDS-TLC or visit VaChildCare.com

• Need food? School or child care closed and need food for your children? All children under the age of 18 are eligible to pick up food at sites across the state. Families can text FOOD or COMIDA to 877-877 and they will be asked to provide their address so they can receive information about sites nearby. Or, contact 211 or  https://schoolmealfinder.hoonuit.com/
• COVID-19 Resources for Parents 24/7 in Multiple Languages (Parenting for Lifelong Health)

Talking About COVID-19 with Children (CDC Suggestions)

• Messages for Parents, School Staff, and Others Working with Children (CDC)
• CDC Checklist for Parents
• Answering toddler questions - why are people wearing masks? (Zero to Three)
• American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry - Resources for Parents 

Community Resources

• No Hungry Kids! Coronavirus Grant Request (Offers emergency grants to support local school districts and nonprofit organizations in their efforts to ensure children get the nutritious food they need). Grant app here!
• SAMHSA Coping with Stress During Infectious Disease Outbreaks (English) (Spanish)
  Sesame Street in Communities (Health Emergencies Web Page and Kids Support) (English) (Spanish)

• COVID-19 Coronavirus Online Training for Early Childhood Professionals
• Human Resources and Legal Consideration During COVID-19 (Video Recording)
• Business Resources for Early Education Providers Addressing COVID-19 (web site)
• A Guide for Virginia Child Care Providers to Navigate the COVID-19 Crisis (VA Early Childhood Foundation & Partners) April 5, 2020

Webinars that Include a Panel of Experts and Q&A!

• Phase Three Child Care Guidance featuring Jenna Conway, Chief School Readiness Officer; Tracy Walters, Director, Family Care Services, VCU Health Systems; Angela Rouse, Executive Director, Roberta Webb Child Care Center; and Lisa Paine-Wells, Executive Director, Child Care and Learning Center. (July 1, 2020) Webinar recording and Powerpoint slides

• Details on Funding for Child Care Impacted by COVID-19  (Virginia Early Childhood Foundation, June 18, 2020) Webinar recording and PowerPoint slides

• Family Day Home Providers: Resources for Child Care Programs Impacted by COVID-19 (April 6, 2020) Webinar recording and PowerPoint slides

• Non-profit and Faith-Based Centers: Resources for Child Care Programs Impacted by COVID-19 (April 8, 2020) Webinar recording and PowerPoint slides

• Tax-paying centers and preschool operators: Resources for Child Care Programs Impacted by COVID-19 (April 9, 2020) Webinar recording and 
  PowerPoint slides

Small Business Administration Help

Virginia Department of Health

• SBA Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act (Congressional changes enacted on June 5, 2020)
• PPP Flexibility Act One Pager (June 12, 2020)
• SBA COVID-19 Relief Programs (Summary and Concepts) Bipartisan Policy Center & Committee for Economic Development (April 2020)
• SBA Paycheck Protection Program (P3), Forgivable Loans if Used for Eligible Purposes (Find a local lender)
• SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDL), including up to $10,000 in emergency grants (Apply through SBA link)

Need Help Reviewing Business Options?

• Business Resources for Early Education Providers Addressing COVID-19 (web site)
• Find your local Small Business Development Center or local Women's Business Center. Free help!

• VDOH COVID-19 Updates

Virginia Employment Commission

• Unemployed?  Apply for unemployment compensation here.
• Congress increased funding and expanded the safety net due to COVID-19.  The self-employed and individuals working in faith-based organizations are now eligible for unemployment compensation through a new federal program! Apply through the Virginia Employment Commission. It's a one-stop shop!

Tax Relief

Check out:

• The IRS general web site
• Coronavirus Tax Relief and Economic Impact Payments
• New Employer Tax Credits

The are many new financing options available to support child care programs. However, it can be confusing to know which path might be the best for you. The podcasts below help every child care program understand the options available and key questions to consider.

Podcasts from the Committee for Economic Development (CED), April 16, 2020

• How Child Care Businesses Can Survive COVID-19—Considerations for Child Care Centers
• How Child Care Businesses Can Survive COVID-19—Considerations for Family Child Care Homes

• Schools and Child Care Programs (May 15, 2020)
• If You Are Pregnant, Breastfeeding, or Caring for Young Children (CDC, May 13, 2020)
• Cleaning and Disinfection for Households (CDC, May 13, 2020)
• Mitigation Strategies for Communities (CDC, May 11, 2020)
• Running Essential Errands (CDC, May 11, 2020)

CDC Recent Guidance

Unemployment Resources for Child Care Providers

• Virginia Employment Commission (Apply for unemployment here)

U.S. Department of Labor Guidance

• COVID-19 Allowable Reasons that qualify individuals to receive unemployment (e.g., ill with COVID, caring for family member with COVID, etc.)
• FAQs and Examples

Virginia Employment Commission

• Job Refusal Form (when a job offer has been extended and refused - after explaining allowable criteria)
• Job Rehire Form (to let VEC know you have re-hired someone who may have been receiving unemployment compensation)

Short-time Compensation (Work Sharing)

• Coming soon to be operated by the Virginia Employment Commission - after July 1, 2020 effective date
• Short-time Compensation One Pager (Concept description)