Coronavirus Child Care Webinar

Wednesday, April 15, 2020

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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

Brewer-walravenl@michigan.gov

Mark Jansen, LARA

jansenm1@Michigan.gov

Michelle Richard, Executive Office

richardm8@Michigan.gov

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Stay safe, and healthy!Thank You!