Description

With COVID-19-related school closures and the urgency for essential workers to report to work, there is a critical need for safe child care options across the country. In response, the Y—one of the nation’s largest and most trusted providers of child care services—is offering emergency child care at more than 1,000 sites for families of medical personnel, essential employees and first responders.

Connect with Sheri Noer to explore opportunities for your organization with this initiative.

Additional information: https://www.ymca.net/emergency-child-care-services

Additional Comments

Below are a few examples of how Ys are responding to families and communities in need. 

• YMCAs are offering emergency child care for front line workers Opens a new window
• Eugene YMCA Opens a new window in Washington offers child care for essential workers Opens a new window for students of 12 local schools
• YMCA of the North Shore Opens a new window in Massachusetts was selected by the state to provide child care to 160 kids Opens a new window of essential employees
• YMCA of Orange County Opens a new window in California is offering