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thread Alaska's Statewide Child Care Resource & Referral Organization
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thread connects families free of charge to early care and education programs, provides early educators with training and professional development opportunities, and ensures that issues critical to the development of children receive attention from Alaskan communities and policy makers.

✨ Voices of the Journey: Families 💛Sometimes the right child care provider just clicks.In 2003, one family shared this a...
05/30/2026

✨ Voices of the Journey: Families 💛

Sometimes the right child care provider just clicks.

In 2003, one family shared this after reaching out to thread for help finding care:

“We chose Irma as Shasa’s daycare provider - we didn’t even interview anyone else! My husband and I knew she was the right one, and Shasa loved her. Thanks again for the referral. You made our lives so much easier and stress free.”
— Melia & Jeremy

That’s the goal: helping families find care where their children feel safe, happy, and right at home. 🧸✨

🔗 Learn more about thread’s journey and impact:

https://www.threadalaska.org/thread/about-thread/history-special-projects/

Wouldn’t it be great if there was a place where early childhood educators could:✨ Track their training and education in ...
05/30/2026

Wouldn’t it be great if there was a place where early childhood educators could:

✨ Track their training and education in one place
✨ Access scholarships and professional development opportunities
✨ Qualify for financial supports and incentives
✨ Build their career pathway and credentials
✨ Connect with a statewide network of professionals

Great news! When you join the Alaska SEED Registry, there is a place for all of this. 🤩

Joining is FREE, easy, and a great first step toward investing in 💚yourself.💚

Get started here:

🔗 https://www.threadalaska.org/seed/registry

✨ Did you know? A lot was shifting at the turn of the millennium - and we mean that literally! 🚚1999–2000 brought some i...
05/29/2026

✨ Did you know?

A lot was shifting at the turn of the millennium - and we mean that literally! 🚚

1999–2000 brought some important transitions for child care in Alaska:

🏛️ The Child Care Program Office moved from the Department of Education & Early Development to the Department of Health & Social Services - strengthening connections to family and health supports.

🏢 Child Care Connection (thread) in Anchorage also packed up and moved to the Success by 6 Building in Mountain View, opening the door to new opportunities.

The new space meant:

✨ Better accessibility for family child care providers
✨ Stronger partnerships with neighboring organizations
✨ A larger training room for educators
✨ Expanded lending library resources
✨ Plenty of parking for families and providers

Sometimes progress means packing a few boxes and heading somewhere new. 💛

See how the story continues:

🔗 https://www.threadalaska.org/thread/about-thread/history-special-projects/

Register for thread’s FREE virtual training this weekend: Introduction to Inclusionary Practices.📅 Saturday, May 30🕙 9 a...
05/28/2026

Register for thread’s FREE virtual training this weekend: Introduction to Inclusionary Practices.

📅 Saturday, May 30
🕙 9 am to 12 pm
📍 Virtual
💵 $0
💥 Earn 3 hours of Alaska SEED approved training!

In this training, participants will define inclusionary practices, explore how disability identity shapes a person’s experience in the world of education, identify elements of an effective inclusion classroom / process, and walk away with supports & recommendations for inclusion moving forward.

Topics covered include defining inclusion, why inclusion is important developmentally, what to expect from an inclusive classroom setting, Universal Design for Learning, least restrictive environment, accommodations / modifications, and more.

Secure your spot here:

🔗 https://bit.ly/4wUAUGj

✨ Join the thread team! ✨Are you passionate about supporting children, families, and early educators across Alaska? thre...
05/28/2026

✨ Join the thread team! ✨

Are you passionate about supporting children, families, and early educators across Alaska? thread is growing, and we’re hiring for several statewide positions!

We’re currently looking for dedicated professionals to join our team in the following roles:

⭐Child Care Assistance Eligibility Specialist (Fairbanks)
⭐Professional Development Manager (Anchorage)
⭐Professional Development Specialists (Anchorage, Fairbanks, and Juneau)

If you’re ready to do work that matters and help strengthen the future for Alaska’s children and families, we’d love to hear from you!

Explore open positions and apply today:

🔗 https://bit.ly/4489cYL

At thread, everything we do begins with connection. 🫂 For 40 years, thread has helped bring together families, early edu...
05/27/2026

At thread, everything we do begins with connection. 🫂

For 40 years, thread has helped bring together families, early educators, and communities across Alaska to create safe, nurturing, and affordable learning environments for our youngest children. ❣️ These connections help build strong foundations not only for children, but for the future of our communities.

None of this would be possible without the generosity of supporters like you. 🤗

As we celebrate this milestone year, we invite you to support our $40 for 40 Years Campaign and help thread continue connecting families and educators with the resources they need to help Alaska’s littlest learners thrive. ✨

Together, we can ensure every child has the opportunity for a strong and healthy start in life.

❤️ Make a gift here:

https://secure.givelively.org/donate/thread

thread's statewide offices are closed. 💛 In recognition of today’s holiday, thread’s statewide offices are closed. We wi...
05/25/2026

thread's statewide offices are closed. 💛

In recognition of today’s holiday, thread’s statewide offices are closed. We will reopen for regular business hours tomorrow, May 26. In the meantime, please visit our website at threadalaska.org.

Have a wonderful Monday! 🌼☀️

✨ Voices of the Journey: Families 💛Sometimes finding the right child care just takes a little help - and that’s where th...
05/24/2026

✨ Voices of the Journey: Families 💛

Sometimes finding the right child care just takes a little help - and that’s where thread comes in.

In 2003, one parent shared this note after reaching out for support:

“Thank you, I have put my children on the wait list at Joy Lutheran and for the interim have enrolled them at Little Red School House. Thank you for your assistance in helping me find daycare.” – Cindy

Behind every referral is a family working to find the right fit for their children. We’re proud to help make those connections every day. 🌟

Discover more of the impact:

🔗 https://www.threadalaska.org/thread/about-thread/history-special-projects/

✨ Did You Know? Some years bring a lot of momentum - and for thread, 1997 was one of them. 🚀That year, thread saw a lead...
05/23/2026

✨ Did You Know?

Some years bring a lot of momentum - and for thread, 1997 was one of them. 🚀

That year, thread saw a leadership transition when Beth Edmunds stepped down as Executive Director and Sharron Lattery stepped in to lead the next chapter.

At the same time, progress was happening across Alaska’s early childhood network. SEA-AEYC (now the Southeast Childhood Collective) received Child Care Resource & Referral funding from the State of Alaska, expanding support for families and child care providers in Southeast Alaska. 💛

New leadership. Expanded resources. Growing impact across the state.

1997 was proof that when change happens, opportunity grows too.

Explore more of thread’s history:

🔗 https://bit.ly/4bg0BIM

The Resource Center for Parents and Children (RCPC) is offering Positive Indigenous Parenting in-person starting May 28....
05/22/2026

The Resource Center for Parents and Children (RCPC) is offering Positive Indigenous Parenting in-person starting May 28. ⭐

RCPC will be providing snacks, light meals, and drinks for caregivers joining. To sign up, the caregiver needs to email or call using the contact information below. As usual, this class is 100% free and is an evidence-based curriculum that provides a certificate on completion.

Sign up here:

907.456.9030
[email protected]

https://www.rcpcfairbanks.org/events/

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99501

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