thread Award Nominations are Open!

thread appreciates the importance of recognizing outstanding individuals and programs in the child care industry. We wanted to celebrate the ...more

March 11, 2024

Child Care Program Office Broadcast: Final Workforce Report

The following broadcast was released by the Alaska Department of Health Child Care Program Office on March 7, 2024. In ...more

March 8, 2024

Legislative Ask to Support the Child Care Sector in Alaska

The 2024 State of Alaska Legislative session is in full swing. thread is excited to share our organization’s public policy ...more

February 20, 2024

Background Check Program Update

Alaska Division of Public Assistance, Child Care Program OfficeUpdate 02/06/24 The Child Care Program Office (CCPO) would like to share ...more

February 13, 2024

CCPO Broadcast: NEW Grant Opportunity- FOCUS on Child Care Grant

The Child Care Program Office (CCPO) is pleased to announce that the application period is OPEN for a new non-competitive ...more

January 18, 2024

Celebrating thread’s 5th Summit on the Economic Impact of Early Care & Learning: Quality Child Care Creates Futures

On October 26th thread hosted its 5th Summit on the Economic Impact of Early Care & Learning: Quality Child Care ...more

January 2, 2024

Quality Initiative Applications Are Open Again!

thread’s Quality Initiative (QI) program provides early childhood education programs and early educators the opportunity to participate in professional development ...more

January 2, 2024

The Future of Child Care Starts Now!

January 1st marks the first day to complete your Permanent Fund Dividend (PFD) application and give to your favorite charities ...more

December 18, 2023

Child Care Program Office Broadcast: Provider Town Hall Follow-up

Alaska Division of Public Assistance, Child Care Program OfficeUpdate 12/12/2023 The Child Care Program Office (CCPO) held their quarterly Provider ...more

December 13, 2023

Child Care Relief Funds: Provider Town Hall Meeting

Alaska Division of Public Assistance, Child Care Program OfficeUpdate 11/20/2023 The Child Care Program Office (CCPO) would like to invite ...more

November 28, 2023