We know this pandemic is impacting providers, families, and communities in unprecedented ways.  

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As you work to adjust to new challenges, we hope the resources below will be helpful in supporting you, your program, and the families you serve. 

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ODJFS RULES & GUIDANCE​

Access the most up-to-date rules, guidance, and forms from ODJFS here.

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GROUNDWORK OHIO FAQs

• Pandemic Child Care & Closed Programs​

• Financial Assistance & Small Business Administration Help

• Unemployment & FMLA

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GRANT & RESOURCE OPPORTUNITIES

• First Book Library Opportunity

• No Kid Hungry Coronavirus Grant

• Foundation for Appalachian Ohio

• Cleveland Foundation

• Columbus Foundation

• The Dayton Foundation

• Middletown Community Foundation

• Greater Toledo Community Foundation

• Yellow Springs Community Foundation

• Emergency Funding Resources that Child Care Providers Can Use Now

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SMALL BUSINESS SUPPORTS AND UNEMPLOYMENT

• The Small Business Owner's Guide to the CARES Act from the U.S. Senate

• Paycheck Protection Program FAQ

• SBA Resources shared by Michelle Davis, CityWide on March 18th Webinar

• SharedWork Ohio

• U.S. Small Business Administration Disaster Loan Assistance

• Unemployment Compensation The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) Explainer (Bipartisan Policy Center)

• Ohio Department of Health: Resources for Economic Support

• Coronavirus and Unemployment Insurance Benefits

• How to apply for unemployment benefits in Ohio (video)

• Are Family Child Care Providers Entitled to Unemployment Benefits?

• Coronavirus and Unemployment Insurance Benefits Q& A

• F.A.Q. on Stimulus Checks, Unemployment and the Coronavirus Plan

• How utility, phone and internet companies are giving consumers a break during coronavirus pandemic (note: if your utility company is not listed, check with them directly to learn more about their COVID-19 response)

• Planning & Preparing Child Care Programs to Respond to COVID-19 Pandemic

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ADDITIONAL SUPPORTS

• Coronavirus Resources for Early Childhood Professionals

• Getting Started with Mindfulness: A Toolkit for Early Childhood Organizations

• Conscious Discipline Resources for Families and Educators

• Coronavirus Resources for Educators and Parents

• ChildCare Aware of America Resources for Providers

• Coronavirus Resources and Information - Institute for Childhood Preparedness

• Coping with COVID-19 Anxiety

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INFORMATION AND GUIDANCE ON COVID-19

• Ohio Department of Health: How You Can Prevent and Prepare​

• COVID-19 Information and Checklist on Pandemic Child Care

• Considerations for Students with Disabilities During Ohio's Ordered School-Building Closure

• Interim Guidance for Administrators of US K-12 Schools and Childcare Programs

• Information on COVID-19 from the American Academy of Pediatrics, Ohio Chapter

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