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These resources – like the public health crisis itself – are constantly evolving and are only current as to the date of publication. This page was last updated on July 16, 2020.

For more up-to-date information on the relief programs available in North Carolina, we recommend that you visit the state's COVID-19 Information Hub, the North Carolina Department of Commerce or the North Carolina Center for Nonprofit Organizations' Nonprofit Pandemic Resources

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Description of Program and Relief

Hotline for Essential Workers Regarding Child Care Options

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services has partnered with the North Carolina Child Care Resource and Referral Network to launch a hotline to provide child care options for children of essential workers who do not have access to typical care because of COVID-19 closures.

Government or Lead Agency

North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services and North Carolina Child Care Resource and Referral Network

Dates Available

The hotline is open Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Eligibility Requirements/Restrictions

Priority will be given to children of critical workers, which includes emergency and first responders, hospital staff, front-line health care providers, nursing and adult group home staff, child care program staff, food service staff, and others working to keep communities safe and healthy in response to COVID-19. Priority will be given for care for children who are receiving child welfare services, are homeless, or are in unstable or unsafe living arrangements.

Application Deadlines (If Applicable)

N/A

Contact for More Information

Parents and caregivers can call (888) 600-1685 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday.

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