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09/04/2026

🌊 Juneau - check out some of the GIVEAWAYS you could win!

The countdown is on! thread's Early Educator Symposium is coming to Juneau on September 19, and now is the time to reserve your spot.

✨ Here's what you'll experience:

🐚 6 hours of Alaska SEED-approved training
🌊 Interactive sessions led by engaging presenters
🤝 Opportunities to connect with fellow early educators
🎁 Ocean-themed prizes and exciting classroom giveaways

🚢 Traveling from another community? You may qualify for travel reimbursement from thread - available while funding lasts.

Register today to secure your place!

🔗 https://bit.ly/4gmRffR

09/04/2026

Help build the future of child care with a gift to thread's 40th Anniversary campaign! ♥️

thread envisions a future where all early childhood educators in Alaska receive the support, training, and resources they need to provide safe, nurturing care for Alaska's children.

Will you help build the future of child care with a gift to thread's 40th Anniversary Campaign? 🤗

thread's 40th Anniversary Campaign ends September 30. We have reached more than 80% of our goal of $40,000 for 40 years of thread! If you haven’t made a donation, there is still time! Together we can build a strong future for child care in Alaska.

Make a gift:

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

09/02/2026

CCPO Broadcast: Notice of Information Needed from CCAP Participating Child Care Providers.

On July 30, 2026, proposed changes to the Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP) regulations were published on the State of Alaska Online Public Notices website for public comment. Two of the proposed changes to the CCAP Rate Schedule that would impact families and child care providers are:

1. Changes to CCAP Rates; and
2. Changes to CCAP Age categories

The public comment period for written comments on the proposed regulations ends at 5:00 p.m. on September 14, 2026. If you have not yet reviewed the proposed changes, you may do so by visiting the State of Alaska Online Public Notices website: State of Alaska Online Public Notices.

Learn more:

https://www.threadalaska.org/thread-blog/ccpo-broadcast-notice-of-information-needed-from-ccap-participating-child-care-providers/

09/02/2026

thread's Public Policy Manager recently joined Senator Murkowski’s staff for a tour of Tundra Tykes Child Care Center in Anchorage. The visit provided an opportunity for Senator Murkowski’s staff to see Alaska’s child care system firsthand, hear directly from early childhood educators, and gain a deeper understanding of the challenges and opportunities facing child care programs and families across the state. 🙌

Visits like these are an important part of building a shared understanding of what is happening on the ground. By connecting policymakers with early childhood educators and seeing programs in action, we can help ensure that conversations about child care are informed by the experiences of the families, educators, and communities who rely on the system every day. 💝

In the photo from left to right: Dawn Brewer (Quality Business Partner), Danielle Corbin (Sr. Regional Manager), David Love (HR Manager), Amber Pettijohn (Center Director), Kelly McCarthy (District Leader), Karina Waller (Sen. Murkowski State Director), Cassidy Hobbs (Deputy Policy Director), Nick Moe (thread Public Policy Manager)

09/01/2026

🚨 Application period extended to September 7!

There’s still time to apply for health benefits like dental, vision, teletherapy, and more at no cost to you!

To be eligible, you must be:

⭐ An active/current member of the Alaska SEED Registry.
⭐Currently working in an approved or licensed child care (including approved relative child care), Head Start, Parents as Teacher (PAT), or as a para professional/teacher in a school district working in a pre-elementary classroom.

Learn more and APPLY here:

https://www.threadalaska.org/seed/financial-support/health-benefits

09/01/2026

📢 Applications for Round 2 are now open!

🗓️ September 1–21, 2026

thread is now accepting applications for the second round of the Steady Child Care: Municipality of Anchorage Child Care and Early Education Sector Stimulus Program.

This second application period provides another opportunity for:

✨ Newly licensed child care programs
✨ ACA-accredited programs and day camps that were not eligible during the first application period

Approximately $2.3 million is available in 2026 through the Anchorage Child Care and Early Education Fund to support eligible Municipality of Anchorage licensed child care programs and ACA-accredited day camps.

Learn more and apply:

https://www.threadalaska.org/thread/educators-and-programs/early-education-programs/grants/steady/

09/01/2026

We’re Back Online!

Thank you for your patience while Microsoft worked to resolve the email service outage. Our email system is back online, and we’re working through the messages we received.

If you have an immediate question or concern, please give us a call so we can assist you as soon as possible.

Thank you for your understanding and patience!

🚨 Important Notice for thread Clients:

Microsoft is currently experiencing an international email service outage, which is impacting email services for organizations around the world, including thread. At this time, we are unable to receive emails. If you need to reach us, please call thread directly so we can assist you.

We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your patience as Microsoft works to restore service. We’ll provide an update when our email service is back online. thread's website, ServicePortal and applications are still working and available. Thank you for your understanding!

09/01/2026

Alaska’s Primary Election is behind us, and now attention turns to the November 3 General Election. 👇

In the coming months, candidates across Alaska will be talking with voters about the challenges facing their communities and what they hope to accomplish if elected. This is an important opportunity for families, child care professionals, employers, and advocates to make sure child care is part of those conversations.

It is also why thread is engaged in the 2026 election and committed to elevating the importance of child care as an issue that affects families, communities, and businesses.

thread’s role is to help ensure voters have access to information; Alaskans have the opportunity to participate, and candidates understand the child care issues affecting communities across the state.

Learn more about how you can participate here:

https://www.threadalaska.org/thread-blog/why-your-voice-matters-child-care-and-alaskas-2026-election/

08/31/2026

🚨 Important Notice for thread Clients:

Microsoft is currently experiencing an international email service outage, which is impacting email services for organizations around the world, including thread. At this time, we are unable to receive emails. If you need to reach us, please call thread directly so we can assist you.

We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your patience as Microsoft works to restore service. We’ll provide an update when our email service is back online. thread's website, ServicePortal and applications are still working and available. Thank you for your understanding!

08/30/2026

🚨 Today is the last day to make changes to your Pick.Click.Give donation!

Through August 31, you can add, update, or adjust your Pick.Click.Give gift.

If you're making changes to your pledge, we hope you'll consider supporting thread.

Your generosity helps:

• Families find safe, nurturing child care so parents can work or attend school
• Early educators access training, resources, and support
• Alaska’s youngest learners get a strong start for school and life

Thank you to everyone who has chosen to Pick.Click.Give in 2026. Your support strengthens child care and helps Alaska’s children, families, and early educators thrive.

Prefer to give directly? Donate here:

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