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**This is a corrected newsletter. The previous version stated that masks would be worn by child care staff, however, the measure from Governor DeWine has recommended staff wear cloth face coverings but did not mandate them.**
Yesterday, Governor Mike DeWine announced that child care centers & day camps can reopen starting on May 31st under new guidelines. The state shared the new measures to maximize the health and safety of children, their families, and child care professionals as centers re-open, including:
- Staff is recommended to wear masks
- Daily temperature checks
- Frequent cleaning
One of the more notable of the order is, classroom size adjustments. Classrooms will now be limited to six infants or toddlers each, and nine preschoolers or school-age children each. This is a dramatic reduction in capacity, keeping working parents uncertain if they will be able to get a child care slot.
DeWine also announced that Ohio will be utilizing $60 million from the CARES Act to support both publicly-funded and private programs in the reopening process. While the State shared the federal stimulus should help centers make up the shortfall, there is no clear direction for how centers should prioritize which of their clients to continue serving or turn away if they don't have enough classrooms to spread out staff.
You can access the full list of mandatory and best practices HERE.
Action for Children has created a list of resources and information HERE. We will continue to share details about the states plan of funding use once they are released.
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Mayor Andrew J. Ginther announced on Thursday the City of Columbus received $157 million in federal CARES Act aid for the increased healthcare and human services costs of the coronavirus pandemic.
The funds need to be used by end of year in COVID response. City Council will vote Monday on appropriating the dollars in the following ways:
- $80 million in direct healthcare expenses such as testing, ambulance runs and protective gear for public health and clinic workers.
- $51 million for shelter, food banks, rental assistance or other human services.
- $26 million on small business assistance and telework technology.
Read more HERE.
As the state begins to slowly re-open there can be a lot of uncertainty on what may be happening. While coronavirus response is an ever-changing situation; we plan to keep you updated.
State of Ohio Updates—
- Ohio Mike DeWine has slowly shared his plans for the state’s gradual begin to reopen. Most notable of the updates:
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May 15: Hair salons, nail salons and massage parlors with new safety measures in place
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May 15: Outdoor dining/bars with safe spacing and new safety measure
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May 21: Indoor dining/bars with safe spacing and new safety measures
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May 26: Gyms and fitness centers; dance studios; tennis clubs; and limited- and non-contact sports leagues, such as golf, softball, baseball, tennis, paddle sports; pools but not water parks; and Bureau of Motor Vehicles offices.
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May 31: Child care and day camps
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PPE Needs— as businesses re-open, and we began to venture out, it is still important to protect ourselves as others. Here are some local companies that have pivoted to serve as a resource to our community and provide PPE:
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The City’s Citywide Training & Development Resources: CTD has worked to create resources that can support residents navigating this time and have made them free & available to all. Check out CTD’s Facebook Live Sessions:
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Free Virtual Financial Counseling—AFCPE®, Columbus Commitment Adopter, is offering unbiased and fully confidential virtual financial counseling and coaching sessions with certified financial counselors and coaches. This is free to individuals and families who are struggling with the financial implications of COVID-19. Read more HERE.
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Balancing Home & Work—we are all in this together and it can be a difficult time, especially for many of us who are taking on the burden of full-time parenting and working from home. It is important to think about our mental health during this time. HERE is a fact sheet that can help navigate where to get help.
- Groundwork Ohio’s COVID-19 Mental Health Fact Sheet for Parents & Caregivers during the Coronavirus Pandemic: Access HERE.
- Families First created a resource page for parenting during COVID-19. Find it HERE.
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The Women’s Fund of Central Ohio—launched a newsletter called, Holding the Line: Gender Equity & COVID-19 to help deepen the understanding of how this crisis disproportionately affects the lives of all women and girls. The goal? To stop the virus from derailing our progress toward economic empowerment and leadership for women and girls. Lear more & subscribe HERE.
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Human Services Resources—City of Columbus has put together a great list of resources for residents needing support during this time. Access HERE.
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CORRE Virtual Hiring Event—Thursday, May 14 – Saturday, May 16 (Registration opened on Tuesday, May 12). The Central Ohio ReEmployment & Resource Virtual Hiring Event was designed to provide residents an opportunity to connect with businesses that have available positions and are ready to hire all without leaving the comfort of your home. Sign up for a Virtual Hiring Event or list a job HERE!
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Power Your Job Search with Google Tools –Wednesday, May 13. Citywide Training and Development have created various on-line training webinars. These Grow with Google webinars are free training and tools to help grow your skills and business. Learn more & register HERE.
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Road to Recovery: Strategies for Business Owners—Thursday, May 14. This panel discussion by Columbus Business First will include Leadership strategies to keep your employees engaged, while managing costs and cash flow, information on relief programs and how to balance long-term strategies with immediate business needs. Learn more & register HERE.
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Community Relations Commission Exploring Health Inequities—Thursday, May 21. An exploration of health inequities and the impact on women and families in Columbus. Join the Community Relations Commission and the Columbus Women’s Commission for this timely topic, the 3rd 2020 Lunch and Learn of the series, focused on a woman’s journey in Columbus. The sessions will focus on barriers facing women in the community and how everyone can contribute to reducing gender discrimination. Tune in May 21 on FB Live HERE.
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WELD 2020 Leadership Conference—June 11th. WELD and Otterbein University announced their annual leadership conference will be going virtual this year. This event feature over 25 breakout sessions, corporate board training and government boards and commissions governance certification. Learn more & register HERE.
Ohio Department of Health: Pandemic EBT, Additional Services to Reopen
Dispatch: Coronavirus in Ohio: Deaths surpass 1,500 as DeWine reopens day cares on May 31
Dispatch: Coronavirus: Ohio restaurants, bars to reopen patios; who will come?
NBC4: Columbus receives more than $150 million of CARES Act funds
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