COVID-19 Updates

As new messaging, resources and information is being shared daily, we want to make sure all of the information we share is in one place for your convenience. We will keep the most current information on the top of this page and archive older messages below. If you are looking for more ways to get information consider subscribing to get our E-Newsletters by clicking subscribe to the E-Newsletter or liking our Facebook page.

This page will be updated whenever updates become available during normal business hours.

05/26/2021:

05/25/2021:

05/20/2021:

  • Office Hours: CRRSA Spending for Providers
    • Tuesday, June 1, 2021
    • Tuesday, June 8, 2021
    • Time: 12:00 PM-1:00 PM
    • Click Here for the Zoom Information
  • Office Hours: Absent Due to COVID
    • Wednesday, May 26, 2021
    • Wednesday, June 2, 2021
    • Wednesday, June 9, 2021
    • Time: 12:00 PM-1:00 PM
    • Click Here for the Zoom Information

05/12/2021:

05/05/2021:

  • Update to NHCIS Credentialing Process
    • Beginning July 1, 2021, we will be strictly using NHCIS to accept all new and renewal credential applications, we will no longer be accepting applications completed on the online registry or in paper form.
    • Please note, if you have already applied using NHCIS, we see your application and will begin processing it on July 1, 2021. If you would prefer for your application to be processed sooner, please mail in your application.
    • Click here to read the full update.

04/28/2021:

04/26/2021:

  • Absent Due to Covid has been extended to August 29, 2021. New spreadsheets, updated policy information and further details will be available on Monday, May 3, 2021.

04/23/2021:

  • American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), ideas wanted for the 77 million dollar funding update!
    • The ARPA Input Survey will be available at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/TPQWXYF as of Monday, May 3, 2021 at 12:00 PM.
    • We have now received the award letter from the Administration for Families and Children-Office of Child Care, but guidance is not slated to be received until early May.
    • Meanwhile, please share your ideas and thoughts on how we can use these funds to stabilize, expand and innovate in the child care sector throughout the State now and in the future.
    • This survey is a place for you to jot down your ideas – no fancy writing skill necessary – just your invaluable thoughts!
    • The planning process will take some time and we want to base it on short and long term needs and stakeholder input.
    • You will be asked to provide some basic non-identifying information so we know what sector of child care you are representing. There is an option to provide your full contact information, but it is not necessary. 
    • Further, you do not need to provide an answer for the topic headings – just add what is comfortable for you – it can be a couple of words like “staff bonuses” or a lengthy description. 
    • If you run out of room or wish to send an email instead of using the Surveymonkey, please direct your correspondence to eccp@dhhs.nh.gov and put ARPA Ideas in the subject line.
    • Please watch this page for more information and other ways to provide feedback.
    • In addition, we will host an informational webinar when more details become available.
  • RECORDED WEBINAR: Question & Answer Session: Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act (CRRSA) Awards and Allowable Expenses

 04/22/2021:

  • CLARIFICATION ON CRRSA FUNDING TIMELINE – Please note the CRRSA Funds do not have to be allocated (spent or allocated to income losses) until September 30, 2022, not 2021 as previously listed. In addition, they can be used for income losses and COVID-related expenses only between March 2020 and Sept 2022.
    • For further clarification, please register for the upcoming Q&A session listed here.
    • The CRRSA Funds Use Table and recording of the Webinar will be posted after the Q&A Session. 

04/13/2021:

  • RECORDED WEBINAR: Question and Answer Session: Absent Due to COVID-19
    • Date: Friday, April 16, 2021
    • Time: 12:30-1:30 PM
  • Question & Answer Session: Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act (CRRSA) Awards and Allowable Expenses
    • Date: Friday, April 23, 2021
    • Time: 1:00-2:00 PM
    • Click Here to Register

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1/6/2021: 

  • Bureau of Child Development and Head Start Collaboration has extended the deadline to January 24th at 11:59  
  • DO NOT SHARE THE FINAL REPORT LINK sent from the Gmail address. It is specific to that email address.
  • If you have already completed your Final Report, not to worry, you can either modify it or leave it as it is – not much has changed.
  • You will receive a separate email with the virtual office hours listed by alphabetical order based on your program name tomorrow. These are optional and do not require registration. You can ask questions individually (see below).
  • The Bureau of Child Development and Head Start Collaboration lost the whole webinar series, Dianne Chase will be re-recording it. We will post when it becomes available. 
  • MULTI-SITE PROGRAMS WILL RECEIVE A SEPARATE EMAIL WITH THEIR WORKSHEET LATER TODAY.
  • Direct all technical assistance questions to ECCP@dhhs.nh.gov
  • CCRSP-CCAS FINAL REPORT TEMPLATE
  • NH DHHS CCRSP-CCCAS FINAL Report Instructions 1-6-21
  • CCRSP-CCCAS Final Report Optional Calculation Worksheet

12/28/2020:

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11/20/2020: 

11/10/2020

10/22/2020:

10/16/2020:

Getting Information & Resources You Need for Child Care Recovery & Stabilization: A Webinar Series Session #8 October 15th

10/15/2020:

COVID-19 Child Care Assistance Supplement (CCCAS) Application Documents:

9/29/2020:

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07/28/2020:

7/24/2020:

7/23/2020:

  • There is a new page of the CCAoNH website entitled: NH Empowering Youth Programs. This page can be found in the COVID-19 section, off of the Recovery and Stabilization Page

7/21/2020:

07/13/2020:

  • Change in time to the DHHS GETTING INFORMATION & RESOURCES YOU NEED FOR CHILD CARE RECOVERY & STABILIZATION: A WEBINAR SERIES. Click hereto view the updated training times.

7/10/2020:

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6/1/2020 Update:

5/28/2020 Update:

Getting the Information and Resources You Need for Child Care Recovery and Stabilization *Please make sure that you use the addendum that has changes that were made to the PowerPoint when watching the recorded webinar

Previous COVID-19 Updates

Previous daily updates are sorted by which organization the messaging originated from. The resources featured in the E-Newsletters will also be included in other pages of the COVID-19 section. If you are unable to find a specific resources, view our contact information by clicking here.

Child Care Aware of NH’s Updates

The Bureau of Child Development & Head Start Collaboration Updates

Child Care Aware of America

Governor’s Economic Reopening Taskforce

Center for Disease Control

Early Learning NH Updates

Department of Health and Human Services Updates