{"id":9894,"date":"2020-05-15T18:02:43","date_gmt":"2020-05-16T01:02:43","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.newsmolo.com\/EDC\/2019\/?p=9894"},"modified":"2026-01-02T18:03:51","modified_gmt":"2026-01-03T02:03:51","slug":"child-care-supplies-from-first-5-ca-commission-to-el-dorado-county","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.newsmolo.com\/EDC\/2019\/2020\/05\/15\/child-care-supplies-from-first-5-ca-commission-to-el-dorado-county\/","title":{"rendered":"Child Care Supplies from First 5 CA Commission to El Dorado County"},"content":{"rendered":"

Kathi Guerrero. Choices for Children\u2019s Stacy Smithee and Ashley Knaub prepare for the Safety Supply Drive\u2010Thru, hosted for our community childcare providers.]<\/em><\/p>\n

PLACERVILLE, CA \u2013 First 5 El Dorado received thousands of dollars worth of mission\u2010critical supplies for child care providers who are caring for the children of essential workers and vulnerable populations during the COVID\u201019 crisis.<\/p>\n

The supplies include cleaning agents, personal protective equipment (PPE), and a limited number of books for families that will be distributed by Choices For Children, a child care resource and referral agency. A second delivery of supplies is expected in the next few weeks and will include additional supplies, as well as diapers and wipes.<\/p>\n

\u201cOur child care providers have been on the front lines of this crisis by enabling our healthcare, grocery store, janitorial, and other essential workers to remain at their jobs knowing their children are in good hands,\u201d said Kathleen Guerrero, Executive Director of First 5 El Dorado Commission. \u201cChild care has been and continues to be the backbone of our economy, allowing parents to go to work and keep society functioning.\u201d<\/p>\n

The supply delivery to El Dorado County is part of a First 5 statewide effort. In mid\u2010April, the First 5 California Commission approved up to $4 million in emergency funding to provide 60 days of supplies to child care providers serving essential workers and the broader community supporting vulnerable populations through local Community Hubs. The distribution of emergency supplies to each county is determined using a formula based on birth rate.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt is important that child care providers and families with children have access to critical supplies during this extraordinary time,\u201d said Camille Maben, Executive Director of First 5 California. \u201cWorking with our First 5 county partners, we hope this investment provides a measure of relief.\u201d<\/p>\n

As families adjust to the pandemic, the ability for child care providers to obtain these high demand supplies is crucial in keeping the community safe. \u201cEl Dorado County is grateful to the child care providers who have gone above and beyond by meeting the many challenges of remaining open during Covid\u201019,\u201d said Jennifer Lawrence, Resource and Referral Manager of Choices for Children. \u201cThey have selflessly dedicated themselves by offering the critical service of providing consistent, safe and healthy care to the children of essential workers. Choices for Children works to honor and support child care providers and will be hosting a Safety Supply Drive\u2010Thru on May 19th at the Cameron Park location.\u201d<\/p>\n

For more information, contact Choices For Children at 530\u2010676\u20100707.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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