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The COVID-19 pandemic can be overwhelming for parents and concerning to children. Ohio Department of Health Director Amy Acton, MD, MPH, recommends that parents and others who work with young people strive to help them feel understood, empowered, and hopeful.

Follow the link here to find out more information: https://coronavirus.ohio.gov/wps/portal/gov/covid-19/checklists/english-checklists/talking-to-kids-covid-19-checklist

Talking To Kids - COVID-19 Checklist

In our continued efforts to assist child care providers during the pandemic, Action for Children is offering Mini-Grants to Family Child Care homes and Child Care Centers in Central Ohio that are currently operating under the ODJFS approved Pandemic Child Care (PCC) License.

Please note that the Pandemic Child Care Mini-Grants are limited and will be awarded on a first-come, first-serve basis until all funds are exhausted. Eligible Family Child Care homes will be awarded $500 and eligible Child Care Centers will be awarded $1000.

To be eligible to apply, you must operate a PCC site within Delaware, Fairfield, Franklin, Licking, Madison, Pickaway or Union County, have a current Pandemic Child Care License and have at least one child enrolled.

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Action for Children Pandemic Child Care Mini-Grant Applications - AFC In our continued efforts to assist child care providers during the pandemic, we are offering Mini-Grants to Family Child Care homes and Child Care Centers in Central Ohio that are currently operating under the ODJFS approved Pandemic Child Care (PCC) License. Please note that the Pandemic Child Care...