Understandably, as the pandemic marches on, many stressed out parents from Manhattan to Scarsdale, NY to New Canaan, CT and beyond are trying to juggle child care, distance learning and demanding careers. A lot of parents are asking, “When will it be possible to resume child care?” There are no easy answers, as families must factor in acceptable risk and both health and financial considerations. Good article on this topic from the NYT discusses here…

 

 

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Stamford, CT & New York, NY
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According to the CT office of Early Childhood,  CT nannies, senior aides and home health care workers employed by frontline workers may qualify for the CTCARES child care subsidy program.

From the CT Office of Early Childhood-If you’re struggling to find and pay for child care during COVID-19 — and you’re a frontline worker, like a health care, child care, or grocery worker — this short-term program can help. It offers payments directly to child care providers, so your child gets the care they need and you’re able to work.

How much funding does the program offer?

The funding depends on the number of children you have who need care and the number of hours the frontline worker in your family needs to work.

If you work 21 or more hours each week:

• For one child, $200 each week for up to 6 weeks
• For 2 or more children, up to a maximum of $500 per family each week for up to 6 weeks

If you work 8 to 20 hours each week:

• For one child, $100 each week for up to 6 weeks
• For 2 or more children, up to a maximum of $250 per family each week for up to 6 weeks

OEC will pay the subsidy directly to the child care provider. You should expect to pay a co-pay as well, since child care costs are often higher than the subsidy.

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How do I apply for the CTCARES for Frontline Workers Program?

Dial 800-505-1000 to connect with 2-1-1 Child Care and let them know you want to apply. They’ll help you understand if you’re eligible and tell you about nearby child care programs.

 

 

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Stamford, CT & New York, NY

The Leader in Household Staffing since 2001

The National Domestic Workers Alliance set up a Coronavirus Care Fund  to help domestic workers needing financial support. For many nannies, housekeepers, companions and other household workers in CT, NY and throughout the country, the coronavirus crisis has left them without work or a safety net. If you are able, please donate whatever you can (even a few dollars makes a difference) to help provide financial assistance for at risk domestic workers.  To help, please click here.

 

The Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) included under the recently enacted CARES Act provides forgivable loans to employers to continue to pay employees during the COVID-19 crisis. The idea is to provide an incentive for employers to retain their employees during this challenging health and financial crisis.   However, the act excluded employers of nannies, housekeepers, eldercare companions or all household employers because they are not businesses.  This is inherently unfair to household employers and millions of US domestic workers as it exacerbates economic instability at a time of great financial uncertainty.  Homework Solutions, our domestic payroll partner, provided more detail here.

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Stamford, CT & New York, NY

The Leader in Household Staffing since 2001

The Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) will provide help to families, nannies and other household staff. Wee Care has been hearing from our families throughout CT, Westchester, NY and New York City. There are a lot of questions and uncertainty, and we are so pleased families want to do what is best for their nannies, housekeepers or other household staff.

It is difficult to keep up with all the new laws being passed.  Our domestic payroll partner, Homework Solutions, breaks it all downs and explains in this short video.  Additionally, FAQs related to the Families First Coronavirus Response Act and your Nanny can be found here.

During these difficult times it is more important than ever to make sure we all take care of ourselves and each other.  If Wee Care Nanny can help you in any way, please contact us.  We are here for you!