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Great Start To Quality Survey Overview Michigan’s economy is starting to re-engage. How are you letting families know if your program is open or not open yet? Great Start to
Up-to-date information to ensure you have the resources and information you need to continue operating.
Learn the process to re-open your center to serve the children of essential workers. This includes guidance from LARA and resources for financial relief.
As executive orders transition we want to make sure you stay informed so you are able to re-open when you are comfortable. View updates here.
Complete the form here to receive a referral to a childcare center currently open and serving the children of essential workers. Note: Normal childcare fees will apply.
We have worked to assemble all the up to date information for the Child Care Relief Fund. View details, links and upcoming webinars here.
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In response to the COVID-19 health care emergency, this online support for the childcare provider community is being coordinated as part of the Hope Starts Here (HSH) partnership in collaboration with the Mayor’s Office, of Detroit, and United Way of Southeastern Michigan.
COVID-19 has added a new layer of difficulty to the critical work of early childhood providers. We know there is so much information to process and so much to do. We are here to help you navigate through your to-do list, answer your questions, and direct you to resources that may address your needs.
Use this tool to schedule 1:1 office hours. We can help you: submit grant and loan applications, understand federal and state policy guidance and know what you need to re-open
Below you will find resources from partners aiming to support the early childhood education community. Please reach out directly to each organization for further assistance.
Hope Starts Here and partners worked with an early education expert to breakdown the implications of Covid-19 on the early education community in Detroit. The document is divided into three sections:
A knowledge guide including the most current information on how to:
A risk/benefit assessment to help guide your decision of whether to remain open (or re-open) to offer child care to families, prioritizing services to children of critical infrastructure workers.
A flow chart to lead you to the resources most relevant for you and your program. The flow chart will take you through three steps that will help you:
Browse the resources here to stay up-to-date on credible information relevant for early education providers.
Cleaning Recommendations for US Households with Suspected / Confirmed Coronavirus Disease 2019. Read More
City of Detroit’s hub for all the resources and information your business needs during the COVID-19 crisis. On this page you will find trainings, loan/grant applications, and opportunities to improve the visibility and viability of your business online. Read More
List and status of Governor Whitmer’s Coronavirus Executive Orders. Read More
Michigan Department Education, Licensing and Regulatory Affairs, Labor and Economic Opportunity, and Health and Human Services. Read More
UM Poverty Solutions provides information on how to access various resources aimed at supporting Michiganders through the coronavirus pandemic and related economic slowdown. Read More
Updates for Current CDC Subsidy Providers. Read More
Great Start Readiness Program (GSRP) COVID-19 Education, Information and Resources. Read More
Find clarification on how programs can support, when possible, the use of closed Head Start centers as temporary child care centers for medical personnel and essential workers. By law, Head Start funds can only be used to provide Head Start services to eligible children and families. Read More
This guide provides information about the major programs and initiatives that will soon be available from the Small Business Administration (SBA) to address these needs, as well as some additional tax provisions that are outside the scope of SBA. Read More
If you have been impacted by the coronavirus pandemic, you may be eligible for emergency financial help from philanthropy, state government and federal government. Get help paying for food, housing, bills, and more. Learn about stimulus checks and how to apply for three months of Michigan’s Child Care Relief Fund grants.
Great Start To Quality Survey Overview Michigan’s economy is starting to re-engage. How are you letting families know if your program is open or not open yet? Great Start to
Guidelines for Safe Childcare Operations During COVID-19 Overview For home-based programs or families. Apply for a Home Heating Credit. Visit theMichigan Department of Treasury’s website to see if you qualify.
CDC Provider Rate Increases Overview Child Development Care (CDC or subsidy) provider rate increases went into effect as of April 20, 2020. Effective date is January 1, 2020; back payments
Text RESTORE: Mental Health Support Overview Michiganders can now text “RESTORE” to Crisis Text Line to get mental health support; MDHHS wants residents to Stay Home, Stay Well. By texting
Home Heating Credit – Michigan Dept. of Treasury Overview For home-based programs or families. Apply for a Home Heating Credit. Visit the Michigan Department of Treasury’s website to see if
Federal Paycheck Protection Program Overview The Paycheck Protection Program is a loan designed to provide a direct incentive for small businesses to keep their workers on the payroll. SBA will
Federal Tax Day Relief Overview The Treasury Department and Internal Revenue Service announced that the federal income tax filing and payment due date is automatically extended from April 15, 2020,
Child Care Relief Fund from the Michigan Department of Education Opens: April 29th View Website Apply Here Download FAQs Sign Up for the Fri, 5/1 Webinar at 1pm Sign Up
Michigan Unemployment Insurance Overview May 7 Executive Order extends Executive Order 2020-57, which:Expands the state’s workshare program, offering more tools to employers to reduce layoffs and restart their business. Extends
Browse articles collected specifically for early education providers.
Caring for school-age children? A coalition of Detroit businesses and philanthropic organizations announced a plan to place a computer tablet with high-speed LTE internet connectivity, along with technical support, into the hands of every Detroit Public Schools Community District (DPSCD) K-12 student before the end of the school year.
The study looked at information about 2,143 children with COVID-19 infections that were reported to China’s Centers for Disease Control from January 16 to February 8 of this year. Of the infections, about a third were confirmed with a laboratory test for COVID-19. The others were diagnosed based on symptoms and the results of other tests, such as x-rays.
COVID-19 is a new disease and there is limited information regarding risk factors for severe disease. Based on currently available information and clinical expertise, older adults and people of any age who have serious underlying medical conditions might be at higher risk for severe illness from COVID-19.
Children and staff need to take preventive actions to prevent the spread of respiratory illnesses
Staff should clean and disinfect all areas (e.g., offices, playrooms, cribs, bedding, bathrooms, and common play areas)
Includes additional options for screening children upon arrival to ensure that children who have a fever or other signs of illness are not admitted to the facility. The additional options may be useful when personal protective equipment (PPE) is in short supply.
Use This Survey Resource to Develop Your COVID Response & Preparedness Plan
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