Pop up child care planning for employers supports employees and working families

The Santa Rosa Metro Chamber successfully and virtually hosted the fourth employer roundtable discussion on child care on August 27th. Nineteen employers from across Santa Rosa joined us for a presentation from Melanie Dodson, Executive Director of Community Child Care Council Sonoma County (4Cs).

The session focused on 4Cs Emergency Pop-Up Child Care toolkit, which helps businesses set up a temporary, non-licensed child care program during a short term disaster. The toolkit covers basic information on staffing, space, space templates, documentation, programs and activity materials, meals and snacks, and a program day example. Because we are in the middle of a public health crisis and in the midst of fire season, the toolkit can be helpful in planning ahead for future crisis situations.

High-quality, affordable child care is critical to the productivity and strength of the current and future workforce, and the business case for employer supported child care is clear. LEARN MORE

If you are interested in being connected to resources, interested in the toolkit, or interested in being a part of the ongoing conversation, please reach out to Rosa Zuniga at rosaz@santarosametrochamber.com.