Friday Forums | Resources Mentioned on the Childcare Crisis

This week we discuss how Tacoma’s capacity to provide childcare is currently holding up throughout the COVID-19 pandemic and the future of the field in its aftermath. Replay the webinar to hear from both state representatives and community partners who are managing the evolving childcare crisis. Panelists included Nicole Rose and Travis Hansen from the Washington State Department for Children, Youth, and Families; Natalie Lente with Child Care Resources; and Gail Neal of the Multicultural Child & Family Hope Center.

Child Care Resources

• Slide Deck: The Changing Child Care Landscape
• If you are seeking childcare, call the Child Care COVID-19 Communications, Response and Referral Center: 1-800-446-1114.

Washington’s Department for Children, Youth, and Families

• Slide Deck: COVID-19 Child Care Update