Due to the increase in COVID-19 cases PATCH will be cancelling in person training until further notice
Online courses will continue to be offered through collabornation. You will be able to register here. If you have any questions, please contact your local PATCH office Mahalo for understanding!. Oahu: (808) 839-1988, Maui: (808) 242-9232, Kauai: (808) 246-0622, Hilo: (808) 961-3169, Kona: (808)322-3500
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PATCH Big Island Child Care Assistance Grant
Applications and proposals accepted September 1, 2020 through December 15, 2020
PATCH (People Attentive to Children) is offering the opportunity to all licensed and registered child care facilities and homes and Prospective providers to apply for and propose child care services during the COVID-19 emergency period.
What is it for?
The PATCH Big Island Child Care Assistance Grant provides reimbursement for purchases made between March 1, 2020 – Aug 30, 2020 or grants for future purchases that will be made before December 15, 2020.
Who Can Apply?
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- DHS licensed Child Care Center;
- DHS registered child care home;
- In the process of becoming licensed (working with PATCH & DHS staff)
What Can I Use the Grant for?
- COVID-19 expenses; which include health & safety supplies and equipment
- Expansion of facility size to adhere to smaller group sizes
Eligibility Criteria?
- Child Care Center/Home must be on the Big Island
- Business must be in good standing with DHS (child care cannot be under investigation or suspended by DHS)
How to Apply?
Eligible child care providers can complete the application for the PATCH Big Island Child Care Assistance at patchhawaii.org or call their local office to receive a copy.
Hilo: (808) 961-3169 / Kona (808) 322-3500
Funding is provided by the Hawaii County CARES Act
We’re participating in the Target Circle program! You can vote for us and help direct Target’s giving to benefit our nonprofit.
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It’s easy to vote. Simply log in to your Target Circle account using the link or on your mobile Target app. Sign in, click on voting, scroll down the community list and VOTE for PATCH.
“Our mission is to support and improve the quality and availability of care for the young people of Hawaii.”
Our mission is to support and improve the quality and availability of care for the young people of Hawaii.
PATCH = PEOPLE ATTENTIVE TO CHILDREN
PATCH is a community service organization dedicated to supporting Hawaii’s child care needs. We help families find the right child care. We offer FREE resources on choosing and paying for child care, child development, parenting, becoming a child care provider and other useful resources right at your fingertips.
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