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Coronavirus Child Care Webinar
Wednesday, April 15, 2020
Welcome
Housekeeping
How to interact with us All participants are on mute
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Panelist Introductions
Lisa Brewer-Walraven, Director, Child Development and Care Program
Mark Jansen, Director, Child Care Licensing Division
Michelle Richard, Deputy to the Senior Advisor to the Governor for Michigan Prosperity
Support for Child Care Providers during COVID-19Discussion with Child Care Providers
Apri l 15, 2020
Thank you!
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Agenda
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GOALS AND EFFORTS TO DATE
QUESTION AND ANSWER
INPUT FROM THE FIELD
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Two Immediate Goals
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Provide quality, affordable child care to children of essential workers
1Ensure child care providers are able to reopen after crisis
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Intentional Collaboration
• Michigan Department of Education (MDE)• Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA)• Intermediate School Districts (ISDs)• Early Childhood Support Networks (ECSNs) and Great Start to Quality Resource Centers (RCs)• Early Childhood Investment Corporation (ECIC) • Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS)• Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP)• Providers and community experts • Governor’s Office Liaison
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Clear Communication
• Clear guidance from MDE and LARA
• Coordinated FAQ to ensure child care providers can easily access information from MDE, LARA, MDHHS, LEO, etc.
• Regularly updated with links to current guidance and new questions
• www.Michigan.gov/coronavirus
www.Michigan.gov/michildcare
www.Michigan.gov/childcare
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Barrier Removal
• Licensing flexibility• Health and safety recommendations • Child Care and Development Fund policy changes • Disaster Relief Child Care Centers• Regular communication with the field
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Financial Support
• Changes to the Child Development and Care Program • Access to the Payroll Protection Program and other Small Business Administration programs• Unemployment insurance • Coming soon: Support through the CARES Act Funding
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Questions?
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What is happening in your community?
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We are here to support you!
Phone: 866-990-3227
www.Michigan.gov/coronavirus
www.Michigan.gov/michildcare
www.Michigan.gov/childcare
Lisa Brewer Walraven, MDE
Mark Jansen, LARA
Michelle Richard, Executive Office
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Stay safe, and healthy!Thank You!