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1. Transitional Pandemic Child Care

   Pandemic Child Care Rules/Procedure Letters

   Post-Pandemic Guidance for Child Care Centers, Family Child Care Homes, In-Home Aides and Day Camps- Effective June 2, 2021 Update August 6, 2021 
   
    Stabilization Grants for Child Care Programs
   The Ohio Department of Job and Family Services has the following sub-grants available for child care programs.  Applications must be submitted through the Ohio Professional Registry. 
   
   Phase 1 - Child Care Stabilization Sub-Grants Application Process    

   • PDF of Application.  Please note, a paper application cannot be submitted but is available for programs to begin developing their spending plan. 
   • Application open as of December 1, 2021
   • FAQs and a guidance document are available on the OCCRRA website.

   
   Phases 2 & 3 - Child Care Stabilization Sub-Grants Application Process  

   • PDF of Phase 2 Application
   • Application will open in the OPR on February 1, 2022
   • FAQs and a guidance document will be available February 1, 2022 on the OCCRRA website.

    Questions can be directed to OCCRRA at support@occrra.org or 1-877-547-6978.  

    

   Transitional Pandemic Child Care Toolkit

   • Ohio Department of Health- Can I Get the Vaccine
   • Technical Assistance Documents
     • Child Care, an Essential Link - October 9, 2020
     • Portable Sinks in Child Care - May 29, 2020  
     • Sample COVID Symptom and Temperature Chart- Updated August 24, 2021
     • Positive COVID-19 Test and Pandemic Days - Updated September 10, 2021
     • Sample Parent Communication for Positive COVID-19 Test – Updated September 10, 2021
     • Using Dividers to Create Separate Spaces in Child Care Centers and Day Camps – Updated August 19, 2021 
                                
      
   • Other Resources
     

     • CDC ECE/Child Care Program COVID-19 Guidance COVID-19 Guidance for Operating Early Care and Education/Child Care Programs (cdc.gov)

     • CDC School and Child Care Programs – Plan, Prepare and Respond Resources  School Settings | COVID-19 | CDC

     • CDC COVID-19 Vaccine Toolkit for Child Care Programs ODH COVID-19 Vaccine Myths vs. Facts CDC Ventilation in Schools and Child Care Programs

     • AAP Guidance Related to Child Care During COVID-19   

     • Managing Stress for Staff and Children During the COVID-19 Pandemic- March 12, 2021
     • Ohio Department of Health Disinfecting Surfaces Guidance
     • Ohio Department of Health COVID-19 FAQs for Families and Individuals
     • Ohio Department of Health Find Your Local Health District
     • Webinar on Adapting, Evolving, and Thriving: Tools To Evolve Your COVID-19 Child Care Strategy
     • Stop the Spread of Germs CDC poster
     • Wash Your Hands CDC poster
     • CDC Decision Tree for Reopening Day Camps document
     • ACF Mental Health and Wellness Resources
      

2. Ohio COVID-19 Child Care Study

   In partnership with the Ohio Bureau of Workers' Compensation, the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services supported the Ohio COVID-19 Child Care Study. The study was designed to better understand how to lower the spread of COVID-19 and lessen the impact of COVID-19 among families and staff affiliated with child care programs in the state.

   Please visit the Ohio COVID-19 Child Care Study website to learn more about the study team and the key activities. If you are interested in learning about additional studies related to COVID-19, please email the study team at covidchildcarestudy@case.edu.

    

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