September: National Preparedness Month
September 7, 2022 September is National Preparedness Month (NPM) organized by Ready.gov. This is a time when families, businesses, and communities are ...more
September 7, 2022
Federal Update on Child Care in Budget Reconciliation & Appropriations Process – Aug 2022
Thank you for partnering with thread to advocate for increased federal child care investment over the past several months. Here ...more
August 29, 2022
Learning & Growing Together
Elevating Quality As providers, advocates, parents, and guardians of children in Alaska, we care about the quality of child care ...more
August 19, 2022
Never too Young…to Learn about Voting!
Next Tuesday, August 16th is the primary election. Now is the time to finalize your voting plans.If you requested a vote-by-mail ballot, ...more
August 2, 2022
Kindergarten is Right Around the Corner!
The excitement that accompanies a child’s kindergarten year is in the air as families prepare for the transition to the ...more
July 29, 2022
2022 Alaska Legislative Session Wrap Up: Wins for Early Childhood Education and Child Care
On May 18, the Alaska legislature concluded its 2022 regular session. Thank you to all the legislators, legislative staff, and ...more
July 19, 2022
CCPO Broadcast: Child Care Assistance Proposed Regulations – Deadline Aug 31
This broadcast was released by the Department of Health Child Care Program Office on July 14, 2022. Proposed regulatory changes and public hearing ...more
July 15, 2022
Get to Know Your Candidates
Wildflowers are appearing in the mountains, and gardens are in full bloom, providing beautiful splashes of color as we enjoy ...more
July 12, 2022
CCPO Broadcast: Child Care Relief Funding Update – June 2022
This broadcast was released by the Child Care Program Office on July 5, 2022. Stabilization Grants and Plan for Relief Funding | ...more
July 6, 2022
American Academy of Pediatrics Updates Safe Sleep Recommendations: Back is Best
On June 21, the American Academy of Pediatrics updated sleep recommendations for infants. The new guidelines emphasize the need for infants ...more
July 1, 2022