CCPO Broadcast: Alaska Child Care Information System – Temporarily Unavailable November 7, 2026 and November 8, 2026

This broadcast was released by the Alaska Division of Public Assistance, Child Care Program Office on November 4, 2026. The ...more

November 5, 2026

WINTER SAFETY: Keeping Children Healthy, Warm, and Safe This Winter Season

In Alaska, winter has a way of sneaking up on us. As temperatures continue to drop and settle, families and ...more

November 3, 2026

Sweet Treats & Safe Streets: Safety Tips from thread

October in Alaska is a special time of year. The days may be getting shorter and the temperatures cooler, but ...more

October 9, 2026

Fall Fun in Alaska: Learning Through Play

Play gives children the opportunity to explore, experiment, solve problems, build new skills, and make sense of the world around ...more

October 9, 2026

Every Bit Helps: 2026 Alaska SEED Mini ROOTS Award Opens September 25

Early childhood educators do so much for Alaska’s children and families. They nurture, teach, comfort, encourage, and help young children ...more

September 15, 2026

CCPO Broadcast: Notice of Information Needed from CCAP Participating Child Care Providers

Time Sensitive  Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP) Proposed Regulation Changes CCAP Rates and Age Categories Alaska Division of Public AssistanceChild ...more

September 2, 2026

Why Your Voice Matters: Child Care and Alaska’s 2026 Election

2026 Election Resources NOTE: thread’s election activities are strictly nonpartisan. thread does not support or oppose candidates, political parties, or ballot measures. Instead, thread wants Alaskans ...more

August 25, 2026

thread is making it easier for educators to learn, grow, stay in the profession, and access the supports they need

A new fiscal year brings new opportunities for Alaska’s early childhood and school-age professionals. thread is expanding free training, workforce ...more

August 3, 2026

Child Care Licensing Code Changes – Effective July 24, 2026

A message from the Child Care Licensing Program, Anchorage Health Department. The Anchorage Assembly voted and unanimously passed proposed changes ...more

July 7, 2026

Update: Child Care Assistance Services Resume July 2

We have received notification from the State of Alaska that thread will resume Child Care Assistance services on Thursday, July ...more

July 1, 2026