COVID-19 Resources and Information

This ChildCare.gov COVID-19 Resource and Information page provides direct links to national Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) resources as well as state- and territory-specific child care information and resources to help both families and child care providers stay informed about the COVID-19 pandemic and its impact on child care.

National COVID-19 Resources

Vaccine Resources

Parents, ask your child care providers if they have received their COVID-19 vaccination. Vaccinations are free and available to child care providers through the Federal Retail Pharmacy Program. Learn more about the vaccine, the campaign to get all child care providers vaccinated by the end of March 2021, and how child care providers can schedule vaccines.

General Resources

Family Resources

Provider Resources

State and Territory Resources

States and territories have developed child care-specific COVID-19 guidance to share with their child care programs and families. We have included these links below, as well as links to other helpful COVID-19 information.

States and Territories

Note: Click the States and Territories link to return to the top of the States and Territories list.

Alabama
COVID-19 Information	Alabama COVID-19 Information AL Department of Public Health COVID-19 Vaccine Information
Child Care Information for Families	AL State Department of Education Guidance
COVID-19 Information for Providers	AL Child Care Services Division AL COVID-19 Guidance for Child Care Providers
Status of Child Care	Child care is open, but may have stricter guidelines such as reduced group size and additional sanitation requirements.
Help Finding Care	AL Dept. of Human Resources Child Care Management Agencies

Alaska
COVID-19 Information	Alaska COVID-19 Information Reopening Alaska Information AK Department of Health and Social Services COVID-19 Vaccine Status Update
Child Care Information for Families	AK Department of Education and Early Development Restart and Reentry Guidance AK Coronavirus Family Resource Center
COVID-19 Information for Providers	AK Child Care Program Office: COVID-19 Updates for Providers (See "Current Events" section) AK COVID-19 Guidance, Supports, and Vaccine Information for Providers Anchorage Child Care Facility COVID-19 Guidance Thread AK COVID-19 Financial Aid & Support for Child Care Providers
Status of Child Care	Child care is open, but may have stricter guidelines such as reduced group size and additional sanitation requirements.
Emergency Care Information	AK Child Care Search: Open Programs City of Anchorage: Open Child Care Program Map
Help Finding Care	thread Alaska: Child Care Family Resource Center

American Samoa
COVID-19 Information	America Samoa COVID-19 Action Plan American Samoa COVID-19 Vaccine Information
Child Care Information for Families	AS: COVID-19 Updates
COVID-19 Information for Providers	AS: Guidance for Schools and Daycare Centers (see page 37)
Status of Child Care	Child care has reopened, but may have stricter guidelines such as reduced group size and additional sanitation requirements.

Arizona
COVID-19 Information	Arizona COVID-19 Information AZ Department of Health Services COVID-19 Vaccine Information
Child Care Information for Families	AZ Resources for Families
COVID-19 Information for Providers	AZ CCR&R: COVID-19 Child Care Provider Resources AZ Child Care Licensing COVID-19 Information AZ Child Care Provider COVID-19 Guidance and FAQs AZ COVID-19 Information: Child Care and K-12 Schools AzAEYC COVID-19: Business Resources for Arizona Child Care Providers
Child Care Financial Assistance	Essential Workers Child Care Relief Scholarship Program
Status of Child Care	Child care is open, but may have stricter guidelines such as reduced group size and additional sanitation requirements.
Help Finding Care	AZ CCR&R COVID-19 Information and Resources

Arkansas
COVID-19 Information	Arkansas COVID-19 Information AR Department of Health COVID-19 Guidance AR Department of Health COVID-19 Vaccine Plan
Child Care Information for Families	AR Department of Education: Ready for Learning Information and Call Center Additional COVID-19 Information for Parents AR Child Care & Early Education: COVID-19 Information and Resources for Families
COVID-19 Information for Providers	AR DHS COVID-19 Information for Providers: See "Child Care" section AR COVID-19 Information and Resources for Child Care Providers
Child Care Financial Assistance	AR Short-Term Child Care Assistance For Essential Workers
Status of Child Care	Child care is open, but may have stricter guidelines such as reduced group size and additional sanitation requirements.
Emergency Care Information	AR Open Child Care Providers: Map and List
Help Finding Care	AR Child Care Resource & Referral Services

California
COVID-19 Information	California COVID-19 Information CA Department of Public Health Guidance CA COVID-19 Vaccine Information CA Department of Public Health COVID-19 Vaccine Information
Child Care Information for Families	CA Department of Education School Reopening Information CA Reopening Roadmap
COVID-19 Information for Providers	CA Division of Child Care Licensing: COVID-19 Information CA Department of Education: COVID-19 Guidance for Early Learning and Care Programs CA State and County Child Care COVID-19 Guidelines CA ELC Program FAQ CA COVID-19 Updated Guidance: Child Care Providers CA Child Care Resource & Referral Network Provider Support & Resources (see "Business and Financial Assistance")
Status of Child Care	Child care is open, but may have stricter guidelines such as reduced group size and additional sanitation requirements.
Emergency Care Information	CA Child Care Search and Resources
Help Finding Care	CA Child Care Resource & Referral Services

Colorado
COVID-19 Information	Colorado COVID-19 Information CO Department of Public Health and Environment Guidance CO Department of Public Health & Environment COVID-19 Vaccine Information
Child Care Information for Families	Colorado Department of Education: COVID-19 Resources Colorado DOE: Resources for Families
COVID-19 Information for Providers	Divisions of Early Care and Learning: COVID-19 FAQ Colorado Shines: Information for Child Care Providers CO Information for Early Childhood Programs CO Child Care Facility Operations Guidance
Status of Child Care	Child care is open, but may have stricter guidelines such as reduced group size and additional sanitation requirements.
Help Finding Care	CO Dept. of Human Services Child Care Resources

Connecticut
COVID-19 Information	Connecticut COVID-19 Information CT COVID-19 Vaccine Information
Child Care Information for Families	CT Office of Early Childhood COVID-19 FAQ CT COVID-19 Resources for Families CT COVID-19 Information for Families CT Returning to School Guidance and Resources COVID-19 Resource for Children and Families
Child Care Financial Assistance	CT Care 4 Kids and COVID-19: FAQ for Families and Providers
Status of Child Care	Child care is open, but may have stricter guidelines such as reduced group size and additional sanitation requirements.
Help Finding Care	CT Child Care Parent Resources
COVID-19 Information for Providers	CT Office of Early Childhood: COVID-19 Child Care Provider Resources CT COVID-19 Guidance for Providers CT COVID-19 Vaccine Information: Child Care and Youth Camp Professionals and Staff CT Office of Early Childhood Financial Resources and Support for Providers

Delaware
COVID-19 Information	Delaware COVID-19 Information DE Economic Recovery Information DE Industry-specific Reopening Guidance DE COVID-19 Vaccine Information
Child Care Information for Families	DE COVID-19 Community Resources DE Returning to School Guidance and Resources DE Child Care Guidance and Hybrid Remote Learning Resources DE COVID-19 Information: Schools and Student Activities
COVID-19 Information for Providers	DE Child Care and COVID-19 MyChildDE: COVID-19 Updates for Providers
Status of Child Care	Child care is open, but may have stricter guidelines such as reduced group size and additional sanitation requirements.
Help Finding Care	DE Child Care Resources

District of Columbia
COVID-19 Information	DC COVID-19 Information DC COVID-19 Vaccine Information
Child Care Information for Families	DC COVID-19 Community Resources DC Resources for School Readiness COVID-19 Resources for Families
COVID-19 Information for Providers	DC COVID-19 Guidance for Child Care Providers DC Child Care Recovery Report and Guidance COVID-19 Education and Child Care Resources DC Child Care Recovery Resources for Child Care Providers: Finances
Status of Child Care	Child care is open, but may have stricter guidelines such as reduced group size and additional sanitation requirements.
Emergency Care Information	DC COVID-19 Resources for Finding Care
Help Finding Care	DC Child Care Connections

Florida
COVID-19 Information	Florida COVID-19 Information FL Department of Health COVID-19 Vaccine Information
Child Care Information for Families	FL Department of Children & Families: Child Care FAQ for Parents FL Department of Education Guidance Online Learning Resources for Families
COVID-19 Information for Providers	FL Department of Children & Families: Child Care Provider FAQ Florida Health: Guidance for Schools and Child Care Programs Florida Child Care Provider Guidance: COVID-19 FL Office of Early Learning: COVID-19 Child Care Resources
Status of Child Care	Child care is open, but may have stricter guidelines such as reduced group size and additional sanitation requirements.
Help Finding Care	FL Early Learning Coalitions

Georgia
COVID-19 Information	Georgia COVID-19 Information GA Department of Public Health COVID-19 Vaccine Information
Child Care Information for Families	Quality Care for Children: COVID-19 Family Resources GA Department of Health: Information for Families GA Department of Education Guidance
COVID-19 Information for Providers	GA Department of Early Care And Learning: COVID-19 Guidance Quality Care for Children: COVID-19 Provider Resources COVID-19 Guidance for Georgia Child Care Facilities
Child Care Financial Assistance	GA COVID-19 Updates for Child Care Providers: See "Letters" section for Emergency CAPS Policy Memos
Status of Child Care	Child care is open, but may have stricter guidelines such as reduced group size and additional sanitation requirements.
Emergency Care Information	GA Child Care Search: Open Programs Only 877-ALL-GAKIDS or 877-255-4254
Help Finding Care	GA Quality Care for Children Referrals

Hawaii
COVID-19 Information	Hawaii COVID-19 Information HI Department of Health Guidance HI Department of Health COVID-19 Vaccine Information HI COVID-19 Guidance for Everyone
Child Care Information for Families	Guidance for HI Multi-generational Families HI Early Learning Resources for Families Additional Learning Resources for Families Hawaii Public Schools: Return to Learn Information HI Executive Office on Early Learning COVID-19 Resources for Families
COVID-19 Information for Providers	HI Department of Human Services: Child Care Program Information HI Business Resources for Child Care Providers HI COVID-19 Resources and Guidance for Child Care Providers HI Executive Office on Early Learning COVID-19 Resources for Providers Reopening Safely: Guidelines for Child Care
Status of Child Care	Child care has reopened, but may have stricter guidelines such as reduced group size and additional sanitation requirements.
Help Finding Care	HI PATCH: Find Child Care

Idaho
COVID-19 Information	Idaho COVID-19 Information ID COVID-19 Vaccine Information ID Department of Health and Welfare COVID-19 Vaccination Information
Child Care Information for Families	ID Child Care Assistance: COVID-19 Resources ID School Reopening Information and Resources
COVID-19 Information for Providers	Idaho Stars Guidance and Resources for Programs Additional COVID-19 Resources for Providers
Status of Child Care	Child care is open, but may have stricter guidelines such as reduced group size and additional sanitation requirements.
Emergency Care Information	ID Child Care Hotline Dial: 2-1-1 or 800-926-2588
Help Finding Care	ID Child Care Resource Centers

Illinois
COVID-19 Information	Illinois COVD-19 Information Illinois Department of Health Guidance IL Department of Public Health COVID-19 Vaccine Information IL Department of Human Services COVID-19 Vaccine Information
Child Care Information for Families	IL COVID-19 Child Care Information for Families IL School Reopening Information and Resources
COVID-19 Information for Providers	IL Office of Early Childhood Development COVID-19 Information IL COVID-19 Child Care Provider Operating Guidance and Business Resources IL Reopening Plan and COVID-19 Guidance
Status of Child Care	Child care has reopened, but may have stricter guidelines such as reduced group size and additional sanitation requirements.
Emergency Care Information	IL Emergency Child Care Search IL Child Care Hotline for Essential Workers: 888-228-1146 (toll free)
Help Finding Care	IL Child Care Resource & Referral

Indiana
COVID-19 Information	Indiana COVID-19 Information IN COVID-19 Vaccine Information and Planning IN Department of Health COVID-19 Vaccine Information
Child Care Information for Families	Brighter Futures Indiana: Updates for Families Indiana School Re-entry Information
COVID-19 Information for Providers	IN COVID-19 Provider Guidance and Grant Programs IN COVID-19 Guidance and Resources for Child Care Providers Early Learning Indiana: Come Back Stronger Fund for Child Care Delivering Care in a COVID-19 Environment: A Guide for Providers
Child Care Financial Assistance	Early Learning Indiana - COVID-19 Child Care Voucher Policy Updates
Status of Child Care	Child care is open, but may have stricter guidelines such as reduced group size and additional sanitation requirements.
Emergency Care Information	Brighter Futures Indiana-COVID-19: Your Child Care Options
Help Finding Care	IN Child Care Resource & Referral Services IN Child Care Referral Support: 800-299-1627

Iowa
COVID-19 Information	Iowa COVID-19 Information IA Department of Public Health Guidance IA Department of Health COVID-19 Vaccine Information
Child Care Information for Families	IA Department of Human Services: COVID-19 Guidance IA Returning to School Guidance and Resources Resources to Support Learning During COVID-19 IA Department of Education: COVID-19 Information and FAQs
COVID-19 Information for Providers	IA Department of Human Services: COVID-19 Child Care Resources IA Department of Human Services: COVID-19 Resources IA Child Care Resource & Referral: Guidance on Child Care IA Funding Opportunities for Child Care Programs IA Child Care Plan: COVID-19 IA Funding Opportunities for Child Care Providers
Status of Child Care	Child care is open, but may have stricter guidelines such as reduced group size and additional sanitation requirements.
Emergency Care Information	IA DHS Child Care Availability Map
Help Finding Care	IA Child Care Resource & Referral Services 855-244-5301

Kansas
COVID-19 Information	Kansas COVID-19 Information KS Department of Health and Environment COVID-19 Vaccine Information
Child Care Information for Families	KS COVID-19 Family Care Resources KS Children’s Cabinet: Resources for Families KS COVID-19 Resources for Families KS School Reopening Information and Resources
COVID-19 Information for Providers	KS Child Care Licensing Information KS COVID-19 Child Care Program Guidance KS Provider Resources KS Quality Network COVID-19 Provider Resources: Health & Safety, Financial Stability, and Supportive Learning
Child Care Financial Assistance	KS Child Care Financial Assistance: Hero Relief Fund
Status of Child Care	Child care is open, but may have stricter guidelines such as reduced group size and additional sanitation requirements.
Help Finding Care	KS Child Care Resource & Referral Services Options for KS Families Needing Child Care

Kentucky
COVID-19 Information	Kentucky COVID-19 Information KY COVID-19 Vaccine Information
Child Care Information for Families	KY Child Care Reopening Guidance KY COVID-19 Resources and Information KY COVID-19 Child Care Response: Overview for Families and Providers
COVID-19 Information for Providers	KY Division of Child Care KY CHFS COVID-19 Resources: Child Care Facilities KY Healthy at Work Requirements for Child Care Programs
Status of Child Care	Child care has reopened, but may have stricter guidelines such as reduced group size and additional sanitation requirements.
Help Finding Care	KY Child Care Resource & Referral Services

Louisiana
COVID-19 Information	Louisiana COVID-19 Information LA Department of Health: Guidance and Resources LA Department of Health COVID-19 Vaccine Information
Child Care Information for Families	LA COVID-19: Information for Families LA Department of Health: Family Preparedness LA Department of Children and Families Guidance LA Strong Start School Reopening Plan
COVID-19 Information for Providers	LA Department of Education: COVID-19 Resources and Vaccine Information for Child Care Providers and Schools LA COVID-19 FAQ for Child Care Providers LA Provider COVID-19 Checklist
Child Care Financial Assistance	LA Department of Education COVID-19 FAQ: See "Child Care Assistance Program" section
Status of Child Care	Child care is open, but may have stricter guidelines such as reduced group size and additional sanitation requirements.
Emergency Care Information	LA List of Open Child Care Programs by Parish LA Child Care Information and Resources for Critical Personnel
Help Finding Care	LA Child Care Resource & Referral Agencies

Maine
COVID-19 Information	Maine COVID-19 Information ME COVID-19 Vaccine Information
Child Care Information for Families	Maine School Reopening Information and Resources
COVID-19 Information for Providers	ME DHHS Child and Family Services COVID-19 Resources: Child Care Licensing
Status of Child Care	Child care is open, but may have stricter guidelines such as reduced group size and additional sanitation requirements.
Help Finding Care	ME Child Care Resource & Referral Services

Maryland
COVID-19 Information	Maryland COVID-19 Information MD COVID-19 Vaccine Information
Child Care Information for Families	MD Child Care and COVID-19: Information for Families MD Child Care Recovery Plan: FAQ for Parents MD School Reopening Information and Resources
COVID-19 Information for Providers	MD COVID-19 Guidance for Child Care Providers MD Child Care Reopening: Guidance and FAQ for Providers MD Recovery Plan for Child Care MD Department of Education Division of Early Childhood: COVID-10 Financial Resources for Providers
Status of Child Care	Child care has reopened, but may have stricter guidelines such as reduced group size and additional sanitation requirements.
Help Finding Care	MD Child Care Resource & Referral Services Toll Free Child Care Referral Line: 877-261-0060

Massachusetts
COVID-19 Information	Massachusetts COVID-19 Information Reopening Massachusetts Information MA COVID-19 Vaccine Information
Child Care Information for Families	MA Child Care Reopening: What Parents Need to Know MA School Reopening Information and Resources MA Care Options for Remote and Hybrid Learning Child Care Information and Resources for MA Families
COVID-19 Information for Providers	MA Reopening Guidance for Child Care Programs MA Child Care Reopening FAQ MA Department of Early Education and Care: Financial Support Programs for Providers
Status of Child Care	Child care has reopened, but may have stricter guidelines such as reduced group size and additional sanitation requirements.
Help Finding Care	MA Child Care Resource and Referral Agency

Michigan
COVID-19 Information	Michigan COVID-19 Information MI COVID-19 Vaccine Information MI Department of Health and Human Services COVID-19 Vaccine Information
Child Care Information for Families	MI COVID-19 Information for Families MI School Reopening Information and Resources
COVID-19 Information for Providers	MI COVID-19 FAQ for Child Care Providers MI COVID-19 Information for Child Care Providers MI Guidelines for Safe Child Care Operations During COVID-19 MI Funding Supports for Child Care Providers
Status of Child Care	Child care has reopened, but may have stricter guidelines such as reduced group size and additional sanitation requirements.
Emergency Care Information	MI Essential Workers: How to Find Child Care MI Families: Help Finding Child Care Information
Help Finding Care	MI Child Care Resource Centers

Minnesota
COVID-19 Information	Minnesota COVID-19 Information MN COVID-19 Vaccine Information MN Department of Health COVID-19 Vaccine Information
Child Care Information for Families	MN Department of Health: COVID-19 Family Resources MN Child Care Information for Families MN School Reopening Information and Resources
COVID-19 Information for Providers	MN Department of Health: COVID-19 Information for Child Care Programs MN COVID-19 Child Care Provider Guidance, Resources, and Financial Support MN Stay Safe Guidance for Child Care Programs and Schools
Status of Child Care	Child care is open, but may have stricter guidelines such as reduced group size and additional sanitation requirements.
Emergency Care Information	MN Map of Open Child Care Programs and Emergency Child Care Information for Parents Child Care Helpline: 888-291-9811
Help Finding Care	MN Parent Aware Child Care Referral Services

Mississippi
COVID-19 Information	Mississippi COVID-19 Information MS State Department of Health COVID-19 Vaccine Information
Child Care Information for Families	MS School Reopening Guidance
COVID-19 Information for Providers	MS Department of Human Services: COVID-19 Updates MS COVID-19 Updates for Child Care Providers
Status of Child Care	Child care is open, but may have stricter guidelines such as reduced group size and additional sanitation requirements.
Help Finding Care	MS Child Care Resource & Referral Network

Missouri
COVID-19 Information	Missouri COVID-19 Information MO COVID-19 Vaccine Information
Child Care Information for Families	MO Department of Social Services: See "Family Support Division" and "Child Care" sections MO DHSS COVID-19 Resources for Families MO School Reopening Guidance
COVID-19 Information for Providers	MO COVID-19 Child Care Guidance MO Department of Social Services: COVID-19 Information
Child Care Financial Assistance	MO Department of Social Services: See "Child Care" section
Status of Child Care	Child care is open, but may have stricter guidelines such as reduced group size and additional sanitation requirements.
Help Finding Care	Child Care Aware of Missouri

Montana
COVID-19 Information	Montana COVID-19 Information MT Department of Public Health and Human Services Guidance MT Department of Public Health and Human Services COVID-19 Vaccine Information MT COVID-19 Vaccination Information
Child Care Information for Families	MT COVID-19 Information for Childcare Programs and K–12 Schools MT School Reopening Guidance
COVID-19 Information for Providers	MT COVID-19 Information for Childcare Programs and K–12 Schools MT Reopening Information MT Child Care Provider Checklist for COVID-19 Operations MT COVID-19 Guidance, FAQs, and Financial Support Information for Providers
Status of Child Care	Child care is open, but may have stricter guidelines such as reduced group size and additional sanitation requirements.
Help Finding Care	MT Child Care Resource & Referral Agencies

Nebraska
COVID-19 Information	Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services COVID-19 Information Current Nebraska COVID-19 State Information Website NE Department of Health & Human Services COVID-19 Vaccine Information
Child Care Information for Families	NE COVID-19 Resource for Families and Providers NE School Reopening Guidance Nebraska Children: COVID-19 Information
COVID-19 Information for Providers	NE COVID-19 Resource for Families and Providers NE DHHS Child Care Guidance for Programs NE COVID-19 Guidance and Resources for Child Care Providers NE Child Care Licensing: COVID-19 Information NE Children and Families Foundation: Program and Business Operations Resources for Providers
Child Care Financial Assistance	NE Children & Family Services COVID 19 FAQs: See "Child Care" section
Status of Child Care	Child care is open, but may have stricter guidelines such as reduced group size and additional sanitation requirements.
Help Finding Care	NE Child Care Finder NE Child Care Referral Network: Child Care Search

Nevada
COVID-19 Information	Nevada COVID-19 Information NV COVID-19 Vaccine Information
Child Care Information for Families	NV COVID 19 Child Care Guidance and Resources NV School Reopening Guidance Washoe County Child Care COVID-19 Information
COVID-19 Information for Providers	NV DHSS: COVID-19 Child Care Provider Information Immunize Nevada: County-specific COVID-19 Vaccine Information (Including Child Care Staff)
Child Care Financial Assistance	NV Department of Health and Human Services: COVID-19 Subsidy Information
Status of Child Care	Child care is open. Some providers may choose to close in response to COVID-19.
Emergency Care Information	NV COVID 19 Child Care Resources: See "Connect Essential Services and Emergency Workers to Child Care" section
Help Finding Care	NV Children’s Cabinet: Child Care Resource & Referral Las Vegas Urban League: Child Care Resource & Referral (Clark County Only)

New Hampshire
COVID-19 Information	New Hampshire COVID-19 Information NH COVID-19 Vaccine Phases NH Department of Health and Human Services COVID-19 Information
Child Care Information for Families	COVID-19 Resources for Families NH Back to School Guidance Emergency Planning Resources for Families
COVID-19 Information for Providers	NH COVID-19 Resources for Providers NH Reopening Guidance NH Child Care Reopening Guidance NH Emergency Planning Information NH COVID-19 Child Care Stabilization Funding NH COVID-19 Financial Resources for Providers
Status of Child Care	Child care is open, but may have stricter guidelines such as reduced group size and additional sanitation requirements.
Emergency Care Information	NH Emergency Child Care Line Information Emergency Child Care Lines: 603-578-1386 ext. 28 or Toll Free: 855-393-1731 ext. 28 603-578-1386 ext. 33 or Toll Free: 855-393-1731 ext. 33
Help Finding Care	NH Child Care Resource and Referral Services