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
Child Care Provider Resources
Parent Resources
Joint Guidance Virginia Department of Education & Virginia Department of Social Services for Partnering to Provide Child Care during Virtual Learning (August 4, 2020)
Talking About COVID-19 with Children (CDC Suggestions)
Community Resources
Webinars that Include a Panel of Experts and Q&A!
Small Business Administration Help
Virginia Department of Health
Need Help Reviewing Business Options?
Virginia Employment Commission
Tax Relief
CDC Recent Guidance
Unemployment Resources for Child Care Providers
U.S. Department of Labor Guidance
Virginia Employment Commission
Short-time Compensation (Work Sharing)
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