Office for Children

Fairfax County, Virginia

CONTACT INFORMATION: Our office is open 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Monday - Friday

703-324-8100
TTY 711

officeforchildren@fairfaxcounty.gov

12011 Government Center Parkway, Suite 920
Fairfax, VA 22035

Anne-Marie Twohie,
Director

Department Resources

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OFC COVID-19 UPDATES

OFC COVID Banner

The Office for Children is working in collaboration with the Fairfax County Health Department and other Health and Human Services agencies to ensure that accurate and helpful information about the Coronavirus (COVID-19) is provided to both early childhood programs and families. Below you will find resources available to the early childhood community. Please check back often as this information will continue to be updated.

Updated July 22,2021

NEWS!

7/22/2021: The Fairfax County Health Department invited child care programs and family child care providers to a presentation on the latest COVID-19 updates and guidance for child care. Discussion included the latest on mask guidance, procedures programs must have in place to safely operate during the COVID-19 pandemic and when to contact the health department. Watch the video presentation in English and Español. (La presentación en español empieza a los 47:00 minutos del video). View the PowerPoint presentation in English and Español and view the child care frequently asked questions asked during the presentation.

Vaccination Information

Child Care Center staff and Family Child Care providers in Fairfax County, City of Fairfax and City of Falls church, are now able to register to receive the COVID vaccine. Registration information was emailed to eligible programs on 1/27/21. Programs can update their email contact with OFC by emailing NCSCEPS@fairfaxcounty.gov.
Fairfax County COVID-19 Vaccine Information –For current health information and many answers of your questions or concerns.

Webinars about COVID-19 Vaccine:
- For child care center staff and private schools
- Details: The Fairfax County Health Department invited child care center administrators, private schools and health specialist to a presentation on COVID-19 which addressed the following:
  - Update of COVID-19 Vaccination Planning
  - Education about the vaccine
  - Answer questions about the vaccine
  Watch the Recording here.
  View the Questions and Answers from the presentation
- For home based child care providers: Information coming soon.

OFC Communication to child care programs
- January 15, 2021: COVID-19 Vaccine Update
- January 11, 2021: COVID-19 Vaccine Information

Office for Children Updates

Virginia Department of Social Services Updates

April 20, 2021: CARES IV grant award will be provided by Virginia Department of Social Services for programs who received CARES I, CARES II or CARES III grants. Click here for more information.
April 12, 2021: Updated COVID-19 guidelines and information for child care operations from VDSS.
January 8, 2020: CARES III VDSS grant applications for programs who did not receive CARES I or II grants is opened from January 4 to January 22, 2021 at 5 p.m. Click here for more information.
December 30, 2020: The Virginia Department of Social Services (VDSS) has updated guidelines to reflect Governor Northam’s most recent Executive Order 72 and Order of Public Health Emergency 9. An update to the requirements for face coverings, social gatherings and information on quarantine guidelines is also included in the VDSS updated guidelines.
December 8, 2020: PPE Push Pack supplies for child care programs from VDSS
November 23, 2020: CARES III grants will automatically be awarded to all open and eligible providers who received a CARES I and CARES II grant from VDSS. First time applicants will be accepted in January 2021. Click here for more information.
November 20, 2020: Letter to child care programs with updated guidance for child care in Phase III as well as an updated child care FAQ. Face coverings requirement for children age 5 and older while indoor or outdoor is included.
June 30, 2020, Division of Licensing Frequently Asked Questions
June 2, 2020 Letter to child care programs with updated guidance about Phase II opening. Please note that Governor Northam has directed Northern Virginia localities, including Fairfax County, to delay implementation of Phase II.
May 13, 2020 Letter to child care programs with updated guidance about Phase I opening
March 31, 2020 Joint Guidance for Emergency Child Care during Statewide School Closure
March 18 Statement from VDSS
Status as an Essential Business Letter from VDSS
VDSS Updates and Resources

Child Care Subsidy Updates

Virginia Child Care Subsidy Program Frequently Asked Questions

Virginia Early Childhood Foundation (VECF) Resources

A Guide for Virginia Child Care Providers to Navigate the COVID-19 Crisis
Financial Resources - Presentation for Child Care Programs by VECF

Business Support

Rebuild VA Grant Application: Governor Ralph Northam announced that Rebuild VA, a grant program to help small businesses and nonprofit organizations affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, will expand eligibility criteria and increase the amount of grant money businesses receive. Child care programs that are interested in applying for this opportunity can find additional information at RebuildVA.
Fairfax County Nonprofit Sustainability Grant Program for nonprofit social safety net providers. (Grant application period has closed).
Fairfax RISE grants for small businesses and non-profits, available for eligible centers and family child care providers. (Grant opportunity is now closed)
Unemployment Benefits Information for Family Child Care
Economic Injury Disaster Loan Information for Family Child Care
Payroll Protection Program Guidance for Family Child Care.
Unemployment Services, Virginia Employment Commission
Small Business Administration Guidance and Loan Resources

Recorded Webinar: How to Survive the Financial Impact of the Coronavirus Pandemic

Learn about financial tools and resources for you and your family child care business. Watch and hear a webinar recording, “How to Survive the Financial Impact of the Coronavirus Pandemic” offered by Tom Copeland, a nationally recognized expert in the business of family child care. Tom shares important information about the current options and strategies on how to manage the financial challenges brought on by the coronavirus pandemic. Topics include:

The stimulus checks – who is eligible.
Unemployment – why providers are eligible and how to apply.
The two SBA forgivable loan programs: EIDL and PPP.
Key recordkeeping tips to help offset the loss of income.
Whether you should borrow money from your IRA.

Click on the webinar link and follow the instruction in GoTo Meeting to register. Remember when you register through the link, you are registering your device so you can attend and view the webinar.

Family Services Resources

Resources for opening child care programs during COVID-19 Pandemic

October 13, 2020 Update: COVID-19 Presentation from Fairfax County Health Department to Child Care Centers
- Follow up Questions and Answers
- Watch the presentation here.
Child Care Reopening Decision Tool
Español: Herramienta de ayuda para los cuidados infantiles
Social distancing strategies
Español: Estrategias de distanciamiento social
Guidance for child care programs that remain open – Information about general preparedness and planning, parent drop-off and pickup, screening children upon arrival and more.
Español: Guía para los programas de cuidados infantiles que permanecen abiertos – Información sobre preparación y planificación general, llegada y salida del establecimiento, evaluación a los niños cuando llegan y más.
Cleaning and disinfecting
Español: Limpieza y desinfección

General Resources

Recovering from Disaster including COVID webinars: Want to learn more about emergency planning? Watch and hear the recorded webinar. Click on the link of your choice and follow the instruction in to GoToWebinar to register. Please be aware there is no training credit for viewing or attending this informational webinar.
- English: Recovering from Disaster including COVID
- Español: Como Recuperarse ante un Desastre incluyendo la Pandemia del Corona Virus
Fairfax County Coronavirus Updates
Fairfax County Department of Health
The Centers for Disease Control (CDC)
ChildCareVa.Com, Virginia Department of Social Services Child Care Resources
Virginia's Stay at Home Order Frequently Asked Questions
CDC Supplemental Guidance for Child Care Programs That Remain Open

Stay Informed about COVID-19:

Call the Fairfax County Health Department Call Center at 703-267-3511 with coronavirus questions; open 9:30 a.m. - 7 p.m. weekdays and 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. on weekends.
Text FFXCOVID to 888777 to receive updates from Fairfax County about COVID-19.
Email questions or concerns to ffxcovid@fairfaxcounty.gov. This email account is staffed Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. through 6 p.m.
Visit https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/covid19/, Fairfax County's one-stop online resource for information.

Fairfax COVID-19 Update