Follow Up Information from 4/9 Coalition Meeting

The Middlesex Coalition for Children met on Thursday, 4/9 and information and resources were shared. Here is a list of them for any follow up.

Thanks!

List of links/emails of interest in order they were discussed, roughly:

• Vicky @ Workforce Board email

• Russell Library Help, Children's Librarian, Jenn Billingsley

• Financial Assistance Available for Minority- and Women-owned Small Businesses Negatively Impacted by the Coronavirus Pandemic (go to Line of Credit section) Minority- and women-owned businesses with 20 or fewer employees can now apply for a zero-interest line of credit up to $20,000 to help them navigate the economic downturn caused by the coronavirus pandemic. The COVID-19 Business Response Program will be administered and underwritten by Hartford Economic Development Corporation (HEDCO). Note – these can be forgivable!

• COVID-19 Links of Interest to Early Care Community

• What is ALICE? Families which are Asset-Limited, Income-Constrained, Employed.

• Help for Renters: MX Coalition on Housing and Homelessness and the Jones Fund

• School Readiness Council Resource Guide

• carina.org, Connecting Home Providers and Child Care Needs (from SEIU)

• Connecticut Association for Infant Mental Health has a comprehensive resource guide for all types of providers

• Middletown Mental Wellness Kit

• Facebook Group: Social Distancing Socials Centers Black Queer Women and promotes joy and rest.

• On Point Episode on the Disproportionate Effect of COVID-19 on African Americans

• NYT Article on Direct Charity to people in need, no questions asked. And why writer Roxanne Gay is giving to people directly.

• Middlesex Camber of Commerce has great resources and offers help to small businesses

• Subscribe to CT Assoc. of Human Service Early Care and Education List Serve

• Join the M, W, F Early Childhood Alliance Advocacy Calls: Meeting ID: 910 191 341 One Tap Mobile: +19292056099,,910191341# US (New York)

• Join the Early Childhood Alliance Email List and become a member!

• Intimate partner violence/domestic violence assistance

• The Village for Family and Children Mental Health Resource Guide

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