How Child Care Businesses Can Survive COVID-19—Considerations for Child Care Centers.

<p>As states and communities seek to stem the spread of COVID-19, governors have issued stay-at-home orders for all residents with the exception of essential personnel who must work.  Throughout the country, the child care industry—both child care centers and home-based programs—</p> <p>has been significantly impacted as well. Many programs have closed. Some programs are open to serve the children of essential personnel; however, enrollment is far below normal levels. Congress approved several relief programs to support small businesses through this public health emergency period. </p> <p>In this podcast, a panel of financing experts explores options that child care centers should consider in reviewing available new federal program supports in the CARES Act for both short-term economic viability, as well as for the recovery post-COVID-19.  The podcast is a “must hear” for anyone operating a child care center who wants to better understand not only available assistance, but also ways to think through prioritizing business expenses and to support economic viability in the short- and long-term.</p> <p>Panel speakers:</p> <p>Heidi Hagel-Braid, Chief Program Officer, First Children’s Finance</p> <p>Louise Stoney, Independent Consultant and Co-Founder of Opportunities Exchange and Alliance for Early Childhood Finance</p> <p>Moderator: Grace Reef, President, Early Learning Policy Group</p> <p>Additional resources are available on CED’s web site at: <a href="https://www.ced.org/coronaviruschildcare">https://www.ced.org/coronaviruschildcare</a></p>