Saying ‘Thank You’ with Social Emotional Support

Good things come in small packages. At least they did for more than 180 early childhood educators in Alaska this ...more

July 28, 2021

Share Your Feedback: US Chamber Child Care Survey

Access to affordable, quality child care is essential for both parents and children. However, not everyone is able to secure ...more

July 15, 2021

Child Care Aware of America Launches New Child Care Data Center & State Fact Sheets

2020 was an extremely difficult year for the child care system with COVID-19 intensifying strains on child care providers and ...more

July 12, 2021

Alaska SEED ROOTS Award FAQs

Thank you to all Alaska SEED ROOTS Award applicants. The application period for this award closed on June 30, 2021. ...more

July 1, 2021

thread Releases FY20 Annual Report

Last year was memorable and challenging, to say the least, especially for Alaska’s families and professionals working in the early ...more

June 8, 2021

Here’s to You – Thank You for All You Do

From keeping up with health and safety protocols, to guiding, nurturing and teaching Alaska’s young children every day, as an ...more

May 7, 2021

Help thread Celebrate Provider Appreciation Day this Friday

Friday, May 7 is Provider Appreciation Day! Join thread in thanking Alaska’s early childhood educators for providing quality early education ...more

April 26, 2021

Update to Governor Dunleavy’s Proposal to Reorganize the Alaska Department of Health and Social Services

UPDATE! Governor Mike Dunleavy is withdrawing his plan to split the Department of Health and Social Services into two agencies, ...more

March 15, 2021

thread Conducts a Second Survey of Child Care Needs During COVID-19

Since the pandemic began, the majority of Alaska’s child care programs have been open to support children and families. But ...more

January 13, 2021

thread Introduces Updated Online Training Policies

Starting Feb. 1, thread’s new online training policy will go into effect.  This updated policy helps thread continue to provide ...more

January 12, 2021