States and territories have developed child care-specific COVID-19 guidance and resources for providers to help them stay informed about the COVID-19 pandemic so that they may continue to operate safely and serve families. We have included links to these resources below.Select your state or territory below to view these links.
States and Territories
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| Alabama | |
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| COVID-19 Information | |
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COVID-19 Information for Providers |
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| Child Care Provider Relief Programs |
Alabama Child Care Stabilization Grant Information (See Coronavirus Information section) Alabama Child Care Stabilization Grant Press Release Alabama Child Care Stabilization Grant Guidance - All Other Regions |
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| Alaska | |
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| COVID-19 Information |
Alaska COVID-19 Vaccine Information |
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COVID-19 Information for Providers |
Anchorage Child Care Facility COVID-19 Guidance Thread AK COVID-19 Financial Aid & Support for Child Care Providers |
| Child Care Provider Relief Programs |
Alaska Child Care Stabilization Grant Program Announcement Phase 2 |
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| American Samoa | |
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| COVID-19 Information | |
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COVID-19 Information for Providers |
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| Arizona | |
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| COVID-19 Information |
AZ Department of Health Services COVID-19 Vaccine Information |
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COVID-19 Information for Providers |
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| Child Care Provider Relief Programs |
Arizona Child Care Stabilization Grant Information |
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| Arkansas | |
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| COVID-19 Information | |
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COVID-19 Information for Providers |
AR COVID-19 Health and Safety Guidance and Resources for Child Care Providers |
| Child Care Provider Relief Programs |
Arkansas Child Care Stabilization Grant Overview Information and Training Arkansas Child Care Stabilization Grant Application Guidance |
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| California | |
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| COVID-19 Information |
California COVID-19 Information CA Department of Public Health: COVID-19 Updates and Guidance |
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COVID-19 Information for Providers |
CA Division of Child Care Licensing: COVID-19 Information |
| Child Care Provider Relief Programs |
CA Child Care Stabilization Grants: Licensed Child Care Stipends FAQ |
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| Colorado | |
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| COVID-19 Information | |
| COVID-19 Information for Providers |
CO Division of Early Care and Learning: COVID-19 FAQ |
| Child Care Provider Relief Programs |
CO Child Care Stabilization Grant Application Guide CO Child Care Stabilization Grant Sample Application CO Child Care Stabilization Grant and Other Federal Stimulus Funding: Question and Answer Document |
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| Connecticut | |
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| COVID-19 Information | |
| COVID-19 Information for Providers |
CT Office of Early Childhood Financial Resources and Support for Providers CT Office of Early Childhood: COVID-19 FAQs and Guidance for Providers |
| Child Care Provider Relief Programs | |
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| Delaware | |
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| COVID-19 Information | |
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COVID-19 Information for Providers |
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| Child Care Provider Relief Programs |
DE Child Care Stabilization Grants: Application How-to Videos and Support |
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| District of Columbia | |
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| COVID-19 Information | |
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COVID-19 Information for Providers |
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| Child Care Provider Relief Programs |
DC Child Care Recovery Resources for Child Care Providers: Finances DC Child Care Stabilization Grant Information: Eligibility, FAQs, and Application Process |
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| Georgia | |
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| COVID-19 Information |
Georgia COVID-19 Guidance, Resources, and Vaccine Information |
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COVID-19 Information for Providers |
COVID-19 Guidance for Georgia Child Care Facilities GA Department of Public Health: COVID-19 Guidance for Education, Child Care, and Summer Camps GA COVID-19 Updates for Child Care Providers: See "Letters" section for Emergency CAPS Policy Memos |
| Child Care Provider Relief Programs | |
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| Guam | |
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| COVID-19 Information | |
| COVID-19 Information for Providers | |
| Child Care Provider Relief Programs | |
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| Hawaii | |
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| COVID-19 Information |
HI Department of Health Guidance |
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COVID-19 Information for Providers |
HI COVID-19 Resources and Guidance for Child Care Providers HI Executive Office on Early Learning COVID-19 Resources for Providers |
| Child Care Provider Relief Programs | |
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| Idaho | |
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| COVID-19 Information | |
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COVID-19 Information for Providers |
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| Child Care Provider Relief Programs |
Idaho Child Care Stabilization Grant Phase 4 Information Idaho Child Care Stabilization Grant Phase 4 Guide for Child Care Providers Idaho Child Care Stabilization Grant Information Flyer Idaho Child Care Stabilization Grant Phase 4 Application (Via IdahoSTARS RISE portal) |
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| Illinois | |
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| COVID-19 Information | |
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COVID-19 Information for Providers |
IL Office of Early Childhood Development COVID-19 Information |
| Child Care Provider Relief Programs |
Illinois Child Care Stabilization Grants 2021: Overview, Eligibility, and Application Instructions Illinois Child Care Stabilization Grant 2022: Overview Flyer |
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| Indiana | |
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| COVID-19 Information | |
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COVID-19 Information for Providers |
IN COVID-19 Provider Guidance and Grant Programs Delivering Care in a COVID-19 Environment: A Guide for Providers |
| Child Care Provider Relief Programs |
Indiana Child Care Stabilization Grant Application Checklist Indiana Child Care Stabilization Grant Application User Guide |
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| Kentucky | |
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| COVID-19 Information | |
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COVID-19 Information for Providers |
KY Guidance for Operations in Early Care and Education and Child Care Programs |
| Child Care Provider Relief Programs |
Kentucky Child Care Stabilization Grant Overview and Instructions |
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| Louisiana | |
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| COVID-19 Information |
Louisiana COVID-19 Information |
| COVID-19 Information for Providers |
LA Department of Public Health COVID-19 Child Care Guidelines COVID-19 Frequently Asked Questions for LA Child Care Providers |
| Child Care Provider Relief Programs |
Louisiana Child Care Stabilization Grant Overview Presentation Louisiana Child Care Stabilization Grant Round 2 Provider Worksheet |
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| Maine | |
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| COVID-19 Information | |
| COVID-19 Information for Providers |
Maine COVID-19 Health and Safety Guidance for Child Care Programs |
| Child Care Provider Relief Programs |
Maine Child Care Stabilization Grant Information Memo |
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| Maryland | |
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| COVID-19 Information | |
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COVID-19 Information for Providers |
MD Child Care Reopening: Guidance and FAQ for Providers MD Recovery Plan for Child Care MD Department of Education Division of Early Childhood: COVID-10 Financial Resources for Providers |
| Child Care Provider Relief Programs |
Maryland Child Care Stabilization Grant 2022 (Round 3) Online Application |
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| Massachusetts | |
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| COVID-19 Information |
Massachusetts COVID-19 Information |
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COVID-19 Information for Providers |
MA COVID-19 Resources, Updates, and Guidance for Child Care Providers |
| Child Care Provider Relief Programs |
MA Child Care Stabilization Grant FAQs MA Department of Early Education and Care: Financial Support Programs for Providers |
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| Michigan | |
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| COVID-19 Information |
MI COVID-19 Vaccine Information MI Department of Health and Human Services COVID-19 Vaccine Information |
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COVID-19 Information for Providers |
MI Guidelines for Safe Child Care Operations During COVID-19 |
| Child Care Provider Relief Programs |
Michigan Child Care Stabilization Grant Application (Great Start to Quality Portal) |
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| Minnesota | |
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| COVID-19 Information |
Minnesota COVID-19 Information |
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COVID-19 Information for Providers |
MN COVID-19 Child Care Provider Guidance, Resources, and Financial Support |
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Child Care Provider Relief Programs |
Minnesota Child Care Stabilization Grant Program Minnesota Child Care Stabilization Grant Program: Overview and FAQs Note: An email with application information and a link to a personalized application will be sent to all eligible providers. |
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| Mississippi | |
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| COVID-19 Information | |
| COVID-19 Information for Providers | |
Child Care Provider Relief Programs |
Mississippi Child Care Stabilization Grant Information: Eligibility, Award Calculation, and FAQs Note: Application and Application Guides are available in English, Spanish, and Vietnamese on this page. Mississippi Child Care Stabilization Grant Application |
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| Montana | |
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| COVID-19 Information | |
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COVID-19 Information for Providers |
MT COVID-19 Guidance, FAQs, and Financial Support Information for Providers |
| Child Care Provider Relief Programs |
Montana Child Care Stabilization Grant for Licensed and Registered Child Care: FAQs Montana Child Care Stabilization Grants: Registered FFN Providers |
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| Nevada | |
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| COVID-19 Information | |
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COVID-19 Information for Providers |
NV DHSS: COVID-19 Child Care Provider Information Immunize Nevada: County-specific COVID-19 Vaccine Information (Including Child Care Staff) |
| Child Care Provider Relief Programs |
Nevada Child Care Stabilization Grant Applications and Other COVID-19 Relief Resources Nevada Child Care Stabilization Grant Overview, Eligibility, and Application Instructions Nevada Child Care Stabilization Grant Informational Webinars |
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| New Hampshire | |
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| COVID-19 Information |
New Hampshire COVID-19 Information NH Department of Health and Human Services COVID-19 Information |
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COVID-19 Information for Providers |
NH COVID-19 Resources for Child Care Providers NH COVID-19 School and Child Care Guidance and Resources NH Emergency Planning Information |
| Child Care Provider Relief Programs |
NH Child Care Stabilization Grant Application and Instructions (See ARPA Tab) NH Grant Application Submission Deadlines and Award Schedule |
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| New Jersey | |
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| COVID-19 Information |
New Jersey COVID-19 Information NJ Department of Health Guidance |
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COVID-19 Information for Providers |
NJ Child Care COVID-19 Guidance and Best Practice Information: See "Guidance for Providers" section |
| Child Care Provider Relief Programs |
New Jersey Child Care Stabilization Grant for Operating Expenses: Online Application |
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| New Mexico | |
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| COVID-19 Information |
New Mexico COVID-19 Information |
| COVID-19 Information for Providers | |
Child Care Provider Relief Programs |
NM Child Care Stabilization Grant Information and Virtual Office Hours NM Child Care Stabilization Grant Flyer and Office Hours Information |
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| New York | |
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| COVID-19 Information | |
| COVID-19 Information for Providers |
NYS OCFS Division of Child Care Services: COVID-19 Guidance for Child Care Providers |
| Child Care Provider Relief Programs | |
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| North Carolina | |
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| COVID-19 Information |
North Carolina COVID-19 Information NC Department of Health & Human Services COVID-19 Vaccine Information |
| COVID-19 Information for Providers |
NC DHHS COVID-19 Guidance and Vaccine Information for Child Care Programs NC DHHS COVID-19 Information for Providers NC DHHS: COVID-19 Child Care Updates and Vaccine Information |
| Child Care Provider Relief Programs |
NC Child Care Stabilization Grant Informational Flyer NC Child Care Stabilization Grant FAQs for Child Care Centers NC Child Care Stabilization Grant FAQs for Family Child Care Homes NC Child Care Stabilization Grant Customer Support Line: 919-814-6300, Option 3 |
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| Northern Mariana Islands | |
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| COVID-19 Information | |
| COVID-19 Information for Providers | CNMI COVID-19 Guidance for Child Care Programs |
| Child Care Provider Relief Programs | |
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| Ohio | |
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| COVID-19 Information |
OH Department of Health Guidance |
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COVID-19 Information for Providers |
OH: COVID-19 Program Requirements and Vaccine Information for Child Care Providers OH COVID-19 Guidance for Preschools and School Age Care Post-Pandemic Guidance for Ohio Child Care Centers, Family Child Care Homes, and Day Camps |
Child Care Provider Relief Programs |
Ohio Child Care Stabilization Grant Application Note: Application available on the Ohio Professional Registry (OPR), via a program’s Organization Dashboard. |
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| Oklahoma | |
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| COVID-19 Information | |
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COVID-19 Information for Providers |
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| Child Care Provider Relief Programs |
Oklahoma Child Care Stabilization Grant Information Oklahoma Child Care Stabilization Grant Application Oklahoma Child Care Stabilization Grant Application: Tutorial- How to Log in |
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| Oregon | |
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| COVID-19 Information | |
| COVID-19 Information for Providers |
OR School and Child Care Vaccine Information OR COVID-19 Child Care Requirements, Recommendations, and Updates |
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| Pennsylvania | |
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| COVID-19 Information |
Pennsylvania COVID-19 Information PA Department of Health Guidance |
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COVID-19 Information for Providers |
PA DHS COVID-19 Updates for Providers PA COVID-19 Guidance, Supports, and Business Resources for Providers |
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| Puerto Rico | |
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| COVID-19 Information |
Information only available in Spanish. |
| Child Care Provider Relief Programs |
PR Child Care Stabilization Grant Information PR Child Care Stabilization Grant Application: Licensed Centers (Privately Operated) PR Child Care Stabilization Grant Application: Licensed Centers (Municipality) PR Child Care Stabilization Grant Application: Licensed Homes PR Child Care Stabilization Grant Application: Exempt Non-Family Homes and Family Homes |
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| Rhode Island | |
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| COVID-19 Information |
Rhode Island COVID-19 Information |
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COVID-19 Information for Providers |
RI COVID-19 Guidance: Child Care, Education, and Youth Activities |
| Child Care Provider Relief Programs |
RI Child Care Stabilization Grants: FAQs, Informational Webinars, and Support Resources |
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| South Dakota | |
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| COVID-19 Information |
South Dakota COVID-19 Information SD Department of Health Guidance |
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COVID-19 Information for Providers |
SD DSS COVID-19 Child Care Provider Guidance, Vaccine Toolkit, and FAQs |
| Child Care Provider Relief Programs |
South Dakota Child Care Stabilization Grant Program: Overview, Eligibility, and Application Process South Dakota Child Care Stabilization Grant FAQs South Dakota Child Care Stabilization Grant Application Portal |
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| Tennessee | |
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| COVID-19 Information |
Tennessee COVID-19 Information TN Department of Health Guidance |
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COVID-19 Information for Providers |
TN Department of Human Services: Child Care Provider COVID-19 Daily Update |
| Child Care Provider Relief Programs |
TN Child Care Stabilization Grant FAQs TN Child Care Stabilization Grant Application Process, Eligibility, and Timelines TN Child Care Stabilization Grant Application: Example Application and Instructions |
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| Texas | |
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| COVID-19 Information |
TX Department of State Health Services COVID-19 Vaccine Information |
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COVID-19 Information for Providers |
Texas COVID-19 Health and Safety Recommendations for Child Care Providers |
| Child Care Provider Relief Programs |
Texas Child Care Relief Grants and Business Resources Texas Child Care Stabilization Grant Application System Note: Each eligible child care provider will receive an application link through the secure email address on file with Child Care Regulation. If they believe that they are eligible but do receive an email by April 1, 2022, they should email CCReliefFunds@trelliscompany.org. Texas Child Care Stabilization Grant Informational Flyer Texas Child Care Stabilization Grant FAQs Texas Child Care Stabilization Grants: Understanding Eligible Expenses Q and A Sessions Preparing for the Texas Child Care Stabilization Grant Texas Child Care Stabilization Grant Monitoring and Record Keeping Guide |
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| Utah | |
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| COVID-19 Information | |
| COVID-19 Information for Providers |
UT Child Care and COVID-19: Provider FAQ |
| Child Care Provider Relief Programs |
Utah Child Care Stabilization Grant Utah Child Care Stabilization Grant FAQs Utah Child Care Stabilization Grant Application (Log in to Care About Childcare) |
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| Vermont | |
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| COVID-19 Information | |
| COVID-19 Information for Providers | VT Guidance for Child Care and Out-of-School Programs |
| Child Care Provider Relief Programs |
Vermont Child Care Stabilization Grant Informational Webinar Financial Relief Grants and Other Assistance for Vermont Child Care Providers |
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| Virgin Islands | |
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| COVID-19 Information | |
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COVID-19 Information for Providers |
USVI: Department of Health COVID-19 Guidance for Child Care Providers |
| Child Care Provider Relief Programs | U.S. Virgin Islands Child Care Stabilization Grant Information |
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| Virginia | |
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| COVID-19 Information | |
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COVID-19 Information for Providers |
VA COVID-19 Guidance and Resources (traducciones disponibles) |
| Child Care Provider Relief Programs | |
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| West Virginia | |
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| COVID-19 Information |
West Virginia COVID-19 Information WV Department of Health and Human Resources COVID-19 Vaccine Information |
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COVID-19 Information for Providers |
WV COVID-19 Guidance for Child Care Providers WV Guidelines for COVID-19 Outbreaks in Childcare Facilities |
| Child Care Provider Relief Programs | WV Child Care Stabilization Payment Information |
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| Wisconsin | |
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| COVID-19 Information |
Wisconsin COVID-19 Information WI Department of Health Services Guidance WI Department of Health Services COVID-19 Vaccine Information |
| COVID-19 Information for Providers | |
| Child Care Provider Relief Programs |
Wisconsin Child Care Stabilization Grant Information: Application, FAQs, Resources, and Instructions Wisconsin Child Care Stabilization Grant: How to Access the Application Portal |
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| Wyoming | |
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| COVID-19 Information | |
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COVID-19 Information for Providers |
WY DFS COVID-19 Child Care FAQs and Reopening Guidance WY Child Care Provider COVID-19 Guidance and Vaccine Information |
| Child Care Provider Relief Programs |
Wyoming Child Care Stabilization Grant Information and FAQs |
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