COVID-19 Resources and Information

ChildCare.gov provides direct links to Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) information provided by each state and territory to help families and child care providers stay informed during this fast-moving and developing situation.

National COVID-19 Resources
Federal Response to COVID-19
CDC: Coronavirus (COVID-19)
CDC: Guidance for Schools and Childcare Programs: Before and During an Outbreak
CDC COVID-19 Resources for Families: Daily Life and Coping

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.

Alabama
COVID-19 Information	Alabama COVID-19 Information
COVID-19 Information for Providers	AL Child Care Services Division
Child Care Financial Assistance	AL Department of Human Resources: See Information for CCDF 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	AL Map of Open Child Care Facilities
Help Finding Care	AL Dept. of Human Resources Child Care Management Agencies
Alaska
COVID-19 Information	Alaska COVID-19 Information
Child Care Information for Families	AK Department of Education & Early Development AK Coronavirus Family Resource Center
COVID-19 Information for Providers	AK Child Care Program Office: See "Current Events" section AK Early Education Resource Center: COVID-19 Information
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 AK Thread COVID-19 Resources: 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
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	All child care is closed.
Arizona
COVID-19 Information	Arizona COVID-19 Information
Child Care Information for Families	AZ Resources for Families
COVID-19 Information for Providers	Child Care Provider Information: AZ Enrichment Centers How to Become an AZ Enrichment Center AZ CCR&R: COVID-19 Child Care Provider Resources and FAQ AZ Child Care Licensing COVID-19 Information
Status of Child Care	Child care is open. Some providers may choose to close in response to COVID-19.
Emergency Care Information	AZ Enrichment Centers for Frontline Personnel
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
Child Care Information for Families	AR Division of Child Care and Early Childhood Education: See "Parent Information" section
COVID-19 Information for Providers	AR Department of Health Guidance for Child Care Facilities AR DHS COVID-19 Information for Child Care Providers AR DHS COVID-19 Information for Providers: See "Child Care" section
Child Care Financial Assistance	AR Child Care Financial Assistance: See "Childcare Voucher Families" section 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
Child Care Information for Families	CA Stay Home Order FAQs: See School and Child Care section
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 Provider Reimbursement Information
Child Care Financial Assistance	COVID-19 and CalWORKS Information
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 Emergency Child Care Guidance for Child Care Providers CA Child Care Search and Resources Note: Some emergency child care resources are available at the county or city level.
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
Child Care Information for Families	CO COVID-19 Guidance: What to do when school is closed CO Department of Education: See "Guidance for Parents" section
COVID-19 Information for Providers	Divisions of Early Care and Learning: COVID-19 FAQ FAQ For Child Care Providers: CO Emergency Child Care Collaborative Colorado Shines: Information for Child Care Providers CO Information for Early Childhood Programs CO Child Care Facility Operations Guidance
Child Care Financial Assistance	Divisions of Early Care and Learning COVID-19 FAQ: See "Questions Related to CCCAP."
Status of Child Care	Child care is open. Some providers may choose to close in response to COVID-19.
Emergency Care Information	CO Emergency Child Care Collaborative
Help Finding Care	CO Dept. of Human Services Child Care Resources
Connecticut
COVID-19 Information	Connecticut COVID-19 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
COVID-19 Information for Providers	CT Office of Early Childhood: COVID-19 Child Care Provider Resources CT COVID-19 Guidance for Providers CT Cares Program for Child Care Providers
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.
Emergency Care Information	CT Resources for Essential Workers CT Emergency Child Care Hotline: Essential Workers 2-1-1 or 860-756-0864 CTCARES Subsidy Program For Essential Workers
Help Finding Care	CT Child Care Parent Resources
Delaware
COVID-19 Information	Delaware COVID-19 Information
Child Care Information for Families	DE Child Care and COVID-19: See "Information for Families" section DE COVID-19 Community Resources
COVID-19 Information for Providers	DE Child Care and COVID-19 MyChildDE: COVID-19 Updates for Providers DE Child Care Reopening Fact Sheet
Child Care Financial Assistance	DE Child Care Guidance: COVID-19 Child Care Provider FAQ
Status of Child Care	Child care is reopening, but may have stricter guidelines such as reduced group size and additional sanitation requirements.
Emergency Care Information	DE Emergency Child Care Locator and Resources DE Emergency Child Care Information for Providers
Help Finding Care	DE Child Care Resources
District of Columbia
COVID-19 Information	DC COVID-19 Information
Child Care Information for Families	DC COVID-19 Community Resources DC Resources for School Readiness
COVID-19 Information for Providers	DC COVID-19 Guidance for Child Care Providers
Child Care Financial Assistance	DC COVID-19 Child Care Closures and Funding Guidance 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	DC Emergency Child Care Initiative for Health Care Professionals DC COVID-19 Resources for Finding Care
Help Finding Care	DC Child Care Connections
Florida
COVID-19 Information	Florida COVID-19 Information
Child Care Information for Families	FL Department of Children & Families: Child Care FAQ for Parents FL Department of Education Guidance
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 DOE Coronavirus Information: See "Office of Early Learning" 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	FL: How to Apply for Emergency Child Care
Help Finding Care	FL Early Learning Coalitions
Georgia
COVID-19 Information	Georgia COVID-19 Information
Child Care Information for Families	Quality Care for Children: COVID-19 Family Resources GA Department of Health: Information for Families
COVID-19 Information for Providers	GA Department of Early Care And Learning: COVID-19 Guidance Quality Care for Children: COVID-19 Provider Resources
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
Guam
COVID-19 Information	Guam COVID-19 Information
Status of Child Care	All child care is closed.
Hawaii
COVID-19 Information	Hawaii COVID-19 Information HI Department of Health Guidance
Child Care Information for Families	Guidance for HI Multi-generational Families HI Guidance for Families and Child Care HI Executive Office on Early Learning: Resources for Families
COVID-19 Information for Providers	HI Department of Human Services: Child Care Program Information HI Resources 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	HI Emergency Child Care for Essential Workers
Help Finding Care	HI PATCH: Find Child Care
Idaho
COVID-19 Information	Idaho COVID-19 Information
Child Care Information for Families	ID Child Care Assistance: COVID-19 Resources
COVID-19 Information for Providers	ID COVID-19 Child Care Provider Resources and FAQs Idaho Stars Guidance for Programs
Child Care Financial Assistance	ID Department of Health and Welfare: See "Child Care FAQs"
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 and COVID-19: Where to Find Child Care 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
Child Care Information for Families	IL Office of Early Childhood Development COVID-19 Information
COVID-19 Information for Providers	IL Office of Early Childhood Development
Child Care Financial Assistance	COVID-19: Emergency Child Care FAQs
Status of Child Care	All child care is closed, except care for those serving essential/emergency workers.
Emergency Care Information	IL Emergency Child Care Search IL Child Care Hotline for Essential Workers: 888-228-1146 (toll free) IL Emergency Child Care Information: See "For Essential Workers Seeking Child Care"
Help Finding Care	IL Child Care Resource & Referral
Indiana
COVID-19 Information	Indiana COVID-19 Information
Child Care Information for Families	Brighter Futures Indiana: Updates for Families
COVID-19 Information for Providers	IN Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning: COVID-19 Provider Guidance Early Learning Indiana: Child Care Resources
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
Child Care Information for Families	IA Department of Human Services: COVID-19 Guidance
COVID-19 Information for Providers	IA Department of Human Services: COVID-19 Child Care Resources IA Emergency Childcare for Essential Workforce: Information for Providers IA Department of Human Services: COVID-19 Resources IA Child Care Resource & Referral: Guidance on Child Care
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
Child Care Information for Families	KS COVID-19 Family Care Resources KS Parent Resources KS Parent COVID-19 Resources
COVID-19 Information for Providers	KS Child Care Licensing Information KS Guidance for Child Care KS Provider Resources KS Provider COVID-19 Resources
Child Care Financial Assistance	KS DCF: COVID-19: Child Care Financial Assistance FAQ for Families KS COVID-19 Child Care Financial Assistance Guidance for Families
Status of Child Care	Child care is open. Some providers may choose to close in response to COVID-19.
Emergency Care Information	Options for KS Families Needing Child Care
Help Finding Care	KS Child Care Resource & Referral Services
Kentucky
COVID-19 Information	Kentucky COVID-19 Information
COVID-19 Information for Providers	KY Division of Child Care KY CHFS COVID-19 Resources: Child Care Facilities
Child Care Financial Assistance	KY Child Care Assistance Program COVID-19 Updates
Status of Child Care	All child care is closed, except programs serving essential/emergency workers.
Emergency Care Information	KY Limited Duration Care for Essential Workforce: Information, Forms, and FAQs
Help Finding Care	KY Child Care Resource & Referral Services
Louisiana
COVID-19 Information	Louisiana COVID-19 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
COVID-19 Information for Providers	LA Department of Education: COVID-19 Resources LA Department of Health: Guidance and Resources LA Department of Education: COVID-19 FAQ
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
COVID-19 Information for Providers	ME Department of Health and Human Services: COVID-19 Resources
Child Care Financial Assistance	ME DHHS Child and Family Services COVID-19 Response: See "Child Care Subsidy" section
Status of Child Care	Child care is open. Some providers may choose to close in response to COVID-19.
Emergency Care Information	ME Emergency Child Care Program Lists for Essential Workers
Help Finding Care	ME Child Care Resource & Referral Services
Maryland
COVID-19 Information	Maryland COVID-19 Information
Child Care Information for Families	MD Child Care and COVID-19: Information for Families
COVID-19 Information for Providers	MD OCC: Enhanced Guidelines for Child Care Facilities MD COVID-19 Guidance for Child Care Providers
Status of Child Care	All child care is closed, except those serving essential/emergency workers and workers in sectors approved for reopening.
Emergency Care Information	MD Child Care for Essential Workers: Approved List of Programs and Steps to Find Care MD: Additional Information for Essential Workers
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
Child Care Information for Families	MA COVID-19 Update: Parents and Guardians
COVID-19 Information for Providers	MA EEC Emergency Child Care Policies MA Child Care Emergency Provider Resources MA Child Care Provider FAQ MA Child Care Emergency Early Educator Resources
Child Care Financial Assistance	MA Child Care Emergency Response: FAQ for Parents
Status of Child Care	All child care is closed, except programs serving essential/emergency workers.
Emergency Care Information	MA Emergency Child Care Directory and Search What to Know About MA Emergency Child Care
Help Finding Care	MA Child Care Resource and Referral Agency
Michigan
COVID-19 Information	Michigan COVID-19 Information
Child Care Information for Families	MI COVID-19 Information for Families
COVID-19 Information for Providers	MI COVID-19 FAQ for Child Care Providers MI COVID-19 Information for Child Care Providers
Child Care Financial Assistance	MI Department of Education: Guidance for Child Care Subsidy Providers MI COVID-19 Child Care FAQ
Status of Child Care	All child care is closed, except those serving essential/emergency and workers in sectors approved for reopening.
Emergency Care Information	MI Essential Workers: How to Find Child Care MI Essential Child Care Worker Intake
Help Finding Care	MI Child Care Resource Centers
Minnesota
COVID-19 Information	Minnesota COVID-19 Information
Child Care Information for Families	MN Department of Health: COVID-19 Family Resources
COVID-19 Information for Providers	MN Department of Health: COVID-19 Information MN Child Care Provider Guidance MN Emergency Grants for Child Care Programs
Child Care Financial Assistance	MN Department of Health: Child Care Assistance Program Providers MN DPH: Additional 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.
Emergency Care Information	MN Map of Open Child Care Programs and Emergency Child Care Information for Parents Emergency Worker Child Care Helpline: 888-291-9811
Help Finding Care	MN Parent Aware Child Care Referral Services
Mississippi
COVID-19 Information	Mississippi COVID-19 Information
Child Care Information for Families	MS State Early Childhood Advisory Council COVID-19 Updates
COVID-19 Information for Providers	MS Department of Human Services: COVID-19 Updates MS State Early Childhood Advisory Council: COVID-19 Provider Updates How to Become a CCAIR Site (Temporary Emergency Care in Non-traditional Settings)
Child Care Financial Assistance	MS COVID-19 Updates: Child Care Payments/Certificate Program
Status of Child Care	Child care is open. Some providers may choose to close in response to COVID-19.
Help Finding Care	MS Child Care Resource & Referral Network
Missouri
COVID-19 Information	Missouri COVID-19 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
COVID-19 Information for Providers	MO Department of Health and Senior Services: Child Care and COVID-19 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.
Emergency Care Information	MO Child Care Resources for Essential Workers
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
Child Care Information for Families	MT COVID-19 Information for Childcare Programs and K–12 Schools
COVID-19 Information for Providers	MT COVID-19 Information for Childcare Programs and K–12 Schools
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 COVID-19 Information
Child Care Information for Families	NE Children & Family Services COVID 19 FAQs: See "Child Care" section NE COVID-19 Resource for Families and Providers
COVID-19 Information for Providers	NE Department of Health and Human Services: COVID-19 Guidance NE Department of Health and Human Services: COVID-19 Updates NE COVID-19 Resource for Families and 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.
Emergency Care Information	NE Child Care Referral Network: Child Care Search
Help Finding Care	NE Child Care Finder
Nevada
COVID-19 Information	Nevada COVID-19 Information
Child Care Information for Families	NV COVID 19 Child Care Guidance and Resources NV Health Response COVID-19 Resources
COVID-19 Information for Providers	NV DHSS: COVID-19 Child Care Provider Information COVID 19 Child Care Guidance and Resources NV Health Response: COVID-19 Guidance NV Emergency Child Care Guidance for Providers
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
Child Care Information for Families	NH Child Care Aware: Resources for Children and Families
COVID-19 Information for Providers	NH Child Care Aware: COVID-19 Resources for Providers NH Emergency Child Care Application Information for Providers NH COVID-19 Child Care Program Urgent Needs Survey NH Reopening Guidance
Child Care Financial Assistance	NH Department of Health and Human Services: Memo To Child Care Providers
Status of Child Care	Child care is reopening, but may have stricter guidelines such as reduced group size and additional sanitation requirements.
Emergency Care Information	NH Emergency Child Care Line Information NH Emergency Child Care Program Map 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 NH Individuals Available to Provide Emergency Care
Help Finding Care	Child Care Aware of New Hampshire
New Jersey
COVID-19 Information	New Jersey COVID-19 Information NJ Department of Health Guidance
Child Care Information for Families	NJ COVID-19 Child Care Information for Parents NJ Division of Family Development: See Guidance for Parents section
COVID-19 Information for Providers	NJ Emergency Child Care Health and Safety Guidelines NJ Division of Family Development: COVID-19 Information: See Guidance for Providers section
Child Care Financial Assistance	NJ Emergency Child Care Assistance: See "How Much Will Care Cost?" section NJ Guidance for Approved Emergency Child Care Centers Regarding Family Financial Assistance NJ Division of Family Development: Emergency and Disaster Financial Assistance Policy
Status of Child Care	All child care is closed, except those serving essential/emergency workers.
Emergency Care Information	NJ List of Emergency Child Care: Enrollment Information and List of Approved Child Care Centers
Help Finding Care	NJ Child Care Resource & Referral Agencies
New Mexico
COVID-19 Information	New Mexico COVID-19 Information
Child Care Information for Families	New Mexico Kids: COVID-19 Child Care Information for Parents
COVID-19 Information for Providers	New Mexico Kids: COVID-19 Response
Child Care Financial Assistance	New Mexico Kids: COVID-19 Response: Child Care FAQ NM Early Childhood – COVID-19 Response- See "Protecting CYFD 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	NM: List of Open and Closed Providers NM: Additional Information on Emergency Child Care NM Essential Workers: Child Care Search Assistance: 833-551-0518 NM Essential Worker Child Care Needs Survey
Help Finding Care	NM Child Care Resource & Referral
New York
COVID-19 Information	New York COVID-19 Information
Child Care Information for Families	NY Child Care COVID-19 Information NY Division of Child Care Services: See "Help for Parents" section NY Early Care & Learning Council: COVID-19 Resources
COVID-19 Information for Providers	NY OCFS Division of Child Care Services: COVID-19 Information: Guidance for Child Care Providers NY OCFS Division of Child Care Services: COVID-19 Updates NY OCFS Child Care Guidance Documents NY Early Care & Learning Council COVID-19 Resource Center
Child Care Financial Assistance	NY Division of Child Care Services: See "Child Care Subsidy Information"
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	NY Parent Emergency Child Care Need Survey NY: Additional Resources for Parents Seeking Care Child Care Financial Assistance for NY Essential Workers
Help Finding Care	NY Child Care Resource & Referral Agencies
North Carolina
COVID-19 Information	North Carolina COVID-19 Information
Child Care Information for Families	NC Department of Health & Human Services: Guidance for Families NC Department of Public Instruction: COVID-19 Response
COVID-19 Information for Providers	NC Department of Health & Human Services: ICOVID-19 Child Care Guidance NC Department of Health & Human Services: COVID-19Information for Child Care Providers NC Department of Human Services: See Child Care section NC: COVID-19 Provider Survey NC: COVID-19 Emergency Child Care Information for Providers
Child Care Financial Assistance	NC DHHS: Emergency Child Care Financial Assistance Information for Parents and 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	NC Child Care Hotline For Essential Workers: 888-600-1685 NC: Child Care and Emergency Child Care Subsidy Program for Essential Workers
Help Finding Care	NC Child Care Resource & Referral
North Dakota
COVID-19 Information	North Dakota COVID-19 Information North Dakota's COVID-19 Response: Information and Resources
Child Care Information for Families	ND DHS COVID-19 Information: See "Child & Family: Parenting Resources" section Child Care Aware of North Dakota: Coronavirus - What You Need to Know
COVID-19 Information for Providers	ND DHS COVID-19: Provider Resources ND DHS: COVID-19 Provider FAQs: See "Child Care" section Child Care Aware of North Dakota: COVID-19 Information
Child Care Financial Assistance	ND DHS, Early Childhood Services: Child Care Assistance FAQ for Parents ND DHS, Early Childhood Services: Child Care Assistance FAQ 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	ND DHS: Health, Safety & Lifeline Worker Households Prioritization for Child Care
Help Finding Care	Child Care Aware of North Dakota ND Child Care Referral Assistance: 800-997-8515 Child Care Aware of North Dakota - Child Care Search
Northern Marina
COVID-19 Information	CNMI COVID-19 Information
Status of Child Care	All child care is closed.
Ohio
COVID-19 Information	Ohio COVID-19 Information OH Department of Health Guidance
Child Care Information for Families	OH Department of Health: Resources OH Department of Jobs and Family Services: Pandemic Child Care Resources OH Child Care Resource and Referral Association: Family Resources
COVID-19 Information for Providers	OH Department of Jobs and Family Services: Pandemic Child Care Resources OH Child Care Resource and Referral Association: Resources for Programs and Child Care Professionals
Child Care Financial Assistance	OH: Payment Information for Providers: Pandemic Child Care Programs and Publicly Funded Child Care
Status of Child Care	All child care is closed, except programs serving essential/emergency workers.
Emergency Care Information	OH: Approved Emergency Child Care Providers and Information for Essential Workers
Help Finding Care	OH Child Care Resource & Referral Association
Oklahoma
COVID-19 Information	Oklahoma COVID-19 Information
Child Care Information for Families	OK COVID-19 Resources
COVID-19 Information for Providers	OK State Department of Health: COVID-19 Guidance for Oklahoma Child Care Facilities OK DHS Child Care Facility COVID-19 Guidance: Ratios and Group Size OK Emergency Funding Programs for Employers OK DHS COVID-19: News Feed for Programs and Businesses
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	OK Child Care Resource & Referral Association Child Care Referral Line: 800-438-0008
Oregon
COVID-19 Information	Oregon COVID-19 Information
Child Care Information for Families	OR Department of Education: COVID-19 Child Care Information OR DOE: COVID-19 Child Care FAQs for Families
COVID-19 Information for Providers	OR Department of Education (DOE): Division of Early Learning Guidance OR DOE: Division of Early Learning Provider Resources
Child Care Financial Assistance	OR Emergency Financial Assistance for Families
Status of Child Care	All child care is closed, except programs serving essential/emergency workers.
Emergency Care Information	OR Emergency Child Care Hotline: 2-1-1 OR Emergency Child Care Search OR Emergency Child Care Information
Help Finding Care	OR Child Care Resource & Referral
Pennsylvania
COVID-19 Information	Pennsylvania COVID-19 Information PA Department of Health Guidance
Child Care Information for Families	PA DHS: COVID-19 Children and Family Resources
COVID-19 Information for Providers	PA DHS: Provider Guidance (Filter by Office of Child Development and Early Learning)
Status of Child Care	Child care is reopening in phases, but may have stricter guidelines such as reduced group size and additional sanitation requirements.
Emergency Care Information	PA Emergency Child Care Search
Help Finding Care	PA Early Learning Resource Centers
Puerto Rico
COVID-19 Information	Information only available in Spanish. Puerto Rico COVID-19 Information
Child Care Information for Families	Information only available in Spanish. COVID-19 Information for Families in Puerto Rico
Status of Child Care	All child care is closed.
Emergency Care Information	Information only available in Spanish. PR Child Care Program: Parents
Help Finding Care	Information only available in Spanish. Child Care Resource and Referral Agency
Rhode Island
COVID-19 Information	Rhode Island COVID-19 Information RI Department of Health Guidance
Child Care Information for Families	RI School and Child Care COVID-19 Information for Families
COVID-19 Information for Providers	RI Child Care Provider and Summer Program Guidance RI Child Care Resources: Phased Reopening Plan
Child Care Financial Assistance	RI DHS Measures in Response of COVID-19: See "Child Care Assistance Program" section RI Emergency COVID-19 Child Care Assistance Program
Status of Child Care	Child care is reopening, but may have stricter guidelines such as reduced group size and additional sanitation requirements.
Emergency Care Information	RI Frontline Worker Resources: See “School and Child Care Information” section
Help Finding Care	RI Child Care Resources
South Carolina
COVID-19 Information	South Carolina COVID-19 Information
Child Care Information for Families	SC Child Care COVID-19 Announcements
COVID-19 Information for Providers	SC Child Care COVID-19 Announcements SC Emergency Line for Child Care Providers SC CCR&R: Information for Child Care Providers
Child Care Financial Assistance	SC Child Care: Subsidy Information for Parents SC Voucher Control Center: 800-262-4416
Status of Child Care	Child care is open. Some providers may choose to close in response to COVID-19.
Emergency Care Information	SC: List of Child Care Emergency Closures
Help Finding Care	SC Child Care Resource & Referral
South Dakota
COVID-19 Information	South Dakota COVID-19 Information SD Department of Health Guidance
Child Care Information for Families	SD Child Care Information
COVID-19 Information for Providers	SD DSS COVID-19 Child Care Provider Guidance and FAQs SD COVID-19 Guidance to Childcare Facilities SD Child Care Facilities: Emergency Preparedness
Child Care Financial Assistance	SD Department of Social Services Child Care FAQ
Status of Child Care	Child care is open. Some providers may choose to close in response to COVID-19.
Help Finding Care	SD Early Childhood Enrichment Sites
Tennessee
COVID-19 Information	Tennessee COVID-19 Information TN Department of Health Guidance
Child Care Information for Families	TN Child Care Services: Resources for Parents TN Child Care Resources for Parents During COVID-19
COVID-19 Information for Providers	TN Department of Human Services: Child Care Provider COVID-19 Daily Update TN Child Care Services During COVID-19: See "Resources for Existing Licensed Child Care Providers" section TN Child Care Providers: Considerations for Providing Emergency Care TN Financial Assistance for Providers
Child Care Financial Assistance	TN Child Care Services During COVID-19: See "More Resources for Parents" and "Frequently Asked Questions" sections
Status of Child Care	Child care is open. Some providers may choose to close in response to COVID-19.
Emergency Care Information	TN Essential Employee Resources: Directory of Available Child Care and Child Care Payment Assistance Program
Help Finding Care	TN Child Care Resource & Referral
Texas
COVID-19 Information	Texas COVID-19 Information
Child Care Information for Families	TX Child Care Resources for Parents
COVID-19 Information for Providers	TX Frontline Child Care Provider Information TWC COVID-19 Resources for Child Care Providers TX DHS: Guidance for Open Child Care Providers TX Workforce Commission: Information for Employers
Child Care Financial Assistance	TX Workforce Commission: Subsidy Guidance
Status of Child Care	Child care is open. Some providers may choose to close in response to COVID-19.
Emergency Care Information	TX Child Care Options and Resources For Frontline Workers
Help Finding Care	TX Child Care Solutions
Utah
COVID-19 Information	Utah COVID-19 Information
Child Care Information for Families	UT Department of Workforce Services: See “Office of Child Care" section UT Child Care and COVID-19 FAQ for Parents
COVID-19 Information for Providers	UT Child Care and COVID-19: Provider FAQ UT DWS: See "Office of Child Care" and "One Utah" sections
Child Care Financial Assistance	COVID-19 and Child Care- FAQ for Parents: See "Subsidy" Section COVID-19 and Child Care- FAQ for Providers: 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	One Utah: Child Care to Assist Utah's Essential Employees One Utah: FAQ One Utah: Essential Worker Child Care Overview and Registration
Help Finding Care	UT Care About Childcare: Resources for Parents UT Child Care Search for Parents
Vermont
COVID-19 Information	Vermont COVID-19 Information
Child Care Information for Families	VT Department of Children and Families: Information for Families
COVID-19 Information for Providers	VT Department of Children and Families: Information for Providers VT: Supporting Essential Workers- Guidance for Child Care Programs
Child Care Financial Assistance	VT COVID-19 for Child Care Providers
Status of Child Care	All child care is closed, except programs serving essential/emergency workers.
Emergency Care Information	VT Essential Workers Who Need Child Care Counter VT Child Care Hotline for Essential Workers: 2-1-1 ext. 6 Additional Information: Essential Workers Needing Child Care
Help Finding Care	VT Community Child Care Support Agencies
Virgin Islands
COVID-19 Information	Virgin Islands COVID-19 Information
Child Care Information for Families	USVI: Department of Health USVI: Department of Education Resources for Families and Children USVI COVID-19: Family, Friend, and Neighbor Care Applications for Parents
COVID-19 Information for Providers	USVI: Department of Health USVI COVID-19: Family, Friend, and Neighbor Care Applications for Providers
Child Care Financial Assistance	USVI: COVID-19 Child Care Subsidy Updates
Status of Child Care	Child care is open, but may have stricter guidelines such as reduced group size and additional sanitation requirements.
Virginia
COVID-19 Information	Virginia COVID-19 Information VA Department of Public Health Guidance
Child Care Information for Families	VA Department of Social Services: Updates and Resources Child Care VA: Resources
COVID-19 Information for Providers	VA Department of Social Services: Latest Guidance Child Care VA: Resources VA Child Care Survey: Update Program Status VA Early Childhood Foundation: COVID-19 Guide for VA Child Care Providers
Child Care Financial Assistance	Virginia Child Care Subsidy Program Questions
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	Child Care Search Support: Essential Workers VA Child Care Hotline: 866-KIDS-TLC
Help Finding Care	VA Child Care Aware of VA Resource Centers
Washington
COVID-19 Information	Washington COVID-19 Information Washington Department of Health Guidance
COVID-19 Information for Families	WA COVID-19 Child Care FAQs Families WA Department of Health: Resources for Parents
COVID-19 Information for Providers	WA DPH: Child Care Resources & Recommendations WA DCYF: Child Care Provider COVID-19 FAQ WA Emergency Licensing Waivers
Child Care Financial Assistance	WA COVID-19 Child Care FAQ for Families
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	WA Child Care COVID Response & Referral Center 800-446-1114
Help Finding Care	Child Care Aware of Washington
West Virginia
COVID-19 Information	West Virginia COVID-19 Information
Child Care Information for Families	WV Bureau of Children and Families COVID-19 Child Care Information
COVID-19 Information for Providers	WV Bureau for Children and Families WV DHHR: Guidance for Schools
Child Care Financial Assistance	WV Bureau for Children and Families
Status of Child Care	Child care is reopening, but may have stricter guidelines such as reduced group size and additional sanitation requirements.
Emergency Care Information	WV Registered Critical Child Care Site List WV Critical Child Care Information
Help Finding Care	WV Child Care Resource & Referral
Wisconsin
COVID-19 Information	Wisconsin COVID-19 Information WI Department of Health Services Guidance
Child Care Information for Families	WI Department of Children and Families Guidance
COVID-19 Information for Providers	WI Department of Human Service Guidance WI Department of Children and Families Guidance
Child Care Financial Assistance	WI Department of Children & Families: Child Care Subsidy Guidance 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	WI Available Child Care Map WI Child Care Information for Essential Workers WI: COVID-19 Child Care Request for Essential Workers
Help Finding Care	WI Child Care Resource & Referral Agencies
Wyoming
COVID-19 Information	Wyoming COVID-19 Information WY Department of Health Guidance
COVID-19 Information for Providers	WY Department of Family Services: Public Notices WY Department of Family Services WY DFS Substitute Worker Availability Information for Programs
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	WY Essential Personnel Child Care Map
Help Finding Care	WY Child Care Resource & Referral Services

This information is changing rapidly and will be updated as often as possible. This page was last updated on April 22, 2020.