Coronavirus (COVID-19) Information and Resources

Northern Virginia COVID-19 Updates

• City of Alexandria Government - Novel Coronavirus COVID-19

• Alexandria: Smart Beginnings - COVID 19 Resources

• Arlington County Government - Status Updates in Response to COVID-19

• Fairfax County Government - COVID-19 

• Fairfax County Office for Children - COVID-19 Updates 

• City of Falls Church Government - COVID-19 Central Information

• Loudoun County Government - Coronavirus (COVID-19)

 

COVID-19 Statements & General Information

• October 1: VECF Webinar: DOLI Workplace Standards. You can access the webinar recording here and the PowerPoint slides here. 

• September 28: VECF Webinar: Early Childhood and COVID 19 Updates: Revised Phase III Child Care Guidelines. You can access the webinar recording here and the PowerPoint slides here.

• Virginia Department of Health. Information about COVID-19 Outbreaks in Child Care. https://www.vdh.virginia.gov/coronavirus/covid-19-in-virginia/ >>> Dashboards >>> Outbreaks >>> look for information about Child Care

• VDSS: COVID-19 Reopening Child Care Phase III Guidelines and Information Revised September 25, 2020 (5 pages)

• VDSS-Division of Licensing Programs: COVID-19 Frequently Asked Questions: Child Care Phase III Guidelines Updated September 25, 202O (14 pages)

• August 14: VECF Recorded Webinar: Briefing on New DOLI Workplace Standards Webinar and PowerPoint. 

• Virginia Department of Labor and Industry. DOLI Resource Center for New Temporary Workplace Standards

  • Medium Level Risk Training Presentation (August 14, 2020)

  • DOLI Coronavirus (COVID-19) FAQs 

  • 9 Steps to Achieve COVID-19 ETS Compliance

• Aug. 4: VDOE and VDSS: Joint Guidance for Partnering to Provide Child Care during Virtual Learning. The guidance is also available on VDOE’s COVID-19 resource page.

• July 20, VDSS: 2nd round of child care incentive grants: CARES II Letter & Grant Application Form and CARES II Grant - Packet (without cover letter) and CARES II Grant Application Form 

• July 28: NAEYC: A State-by-State Look How Child Care Programs are Holding On Until Help Comes

• July 16:  VECF Recorded Webinar: Financial Supports/PPP Webinar and PowerPoint. Additional resources: Home Grown Child Care PPP Resources - in English & Spanish and Virginia Small Business Development Center (SBDC) Resources

• NAEYC: Holding On Until Help Comes: A Survey Reveals Child Care’s Fight to Survive

• Early Learning Nation: We’re Asking the Wrong Questions About COVID Cases in Child Care.

• UPDATED July 6: VDOE: Phase Guidance for Virginia Schools

• UPDATED September 16: VDOE: School Reopening Frequently Asked Questions 

• July 1: VECF Recorded Webinar: Phase Three Child Care Guidance and PowerPoint Slides

• Updated August 11: U.S. Department of the Treasury: The CARES Act Provides Assistance to Small Businesses

• June 18: Governor Northam. Safer at Home: Phase Three Guidelines for All Business Sectors and Más seguro en casa: Fase trespautas para todos los sectores comerciales 

• June 18 CDC Recorded Webinar: Tools to Evolve Your COVID-19 Childcare Strategy

• NAEYC and CAP: May 28 Recorded Webinar: The Workforce Behind the Workforce: Child Care Providers in the Coronavirus Pandemic

• Updated May 20: Virginia Department of Education: Office of Early Childhood - COVD 19 FAQ

• Updated May 14: Virginia Department of Social Services. Virginia Child Care Subsidy Program: Frequently Asked Questions about COVID-19

• April 24: Virginia Department of Social Services. CARES Grant Frequently Asked Questions

• Updated April 15: Virginia Department of Social Services. Using the CARES Act to Support Child Care in Virginia.

• Updated April 15: Virginia Department of Social Services. Virginia Child Care Subsidy Program: Frequently Asked Questions about COVID-19

• April 15: Virginia Department of Social Services. Licensing Waivers During Virginia's State of Emergency-COVID-19

• April 15: Virginia Department of Social Services. Letter to Providers - CARES Act

• NAEYC's HELLO: Interest Forums and online communities

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Supporting Children

• NAEYC - Coping with COVID-19; see Talking to Children and Resources to Support Children’s Learning.  Resources in English and Spanish.

• Harvard Center on the Developing Child – A Guide to COVID 19 and Early Child Development: Resources and Guides

• Child Care Aware of America: May 28 Recorded Webinar. Practical Ways to Help Children in Child Care Cope with the COVID-19 Crisis.

• Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMSHA) – Talking With Children: Tips for Caregivers, Parents, and Teachers During Infectious Disease Outbreaks  

• VDOE: Social Emotional Wellness Considerations for Early Learners