CORONAVIRUS RESOURCES

Child Care Resource is working hard to make sure that essential workers who need child care can find it.  We are working collaboratively with Let’s Grow Kids and the state of Vermont, Child Development Division to make connections between families and child care.

If you need assistance locating available child care please call Amy or Sue on the CCR referral line – 802-863-3367 ext. 365

Child care for essential workers. If you are an eligible essential workers who needs emergency child care, please complete this form from the state of Vermont or call 211 ext 6. The state (through the Agency of Education for children K-8, and the Child Development Division for children birth to 5) will work to connect essential workers who need child care with options for their children. Click here for a list of essential positions that qualify for this emergency service.

If you are an essential worker and need assistance paying for childcare you must apply for a state subsidy. Click the For Families tab above to find more information.

If you have a question about payments you might or might not be responsible for when your child care is closed, talk with you child care provider or call the state licensing consumer line at 1-800-649-2642.

Other Resources

• COVID-19 Information for Employers (Let’s Grow Kids)

• Interim Guidance for Businesses and Employers (Centers for Disease Control)

• Planning and preparing for COVID-19 (Vermont Businesses for Social Responsibility)

• Free COVID-19 employer preparation plan by PieMatrix (via Vermont Business Magazine)

• COVID-19 Information for Employees and Employers (Vermont Department of Labor)