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thread connects families free of charge to early care and education programs and provides early educators with training and professional development.

[thread @threadalaska]

In observation of today’s holiday, thread’s statewide offices are closed.

We will reopen for regular business hours on Monday, June 22. Please visit our website at https://t.co/BS0HKG45QC for more information. Have a wonderful weekend! 💛

[thread @threadalaska]

Tomorrow, thread is attending the LINKS Resource Fair in Wasilla!

📆 June 16, 2026
🕚 11 am to 3 pm
📍 Wonderland Park / Iditapark: 500 W Nelson Ave., Wasilla, AK

thread will be hosting a booth with a fun activity and we hope to see you there!

https://t.co/NVrKIuS4Ze

[thread @threadalaska]

2026 CCPO Community Engagement Sessions start TODAY!

The Alaska Child Care Program Office (CCPO) is starting their 2026 series of community engagement sessions, with the first session today, June 17 at 12:00 - and they hope you’ll join in!

Join here:

https://t.co/uFMjy4Tk4Q

[thread @threadalaska]

Did you know? 🎉

In 2001, Alaska System for Early Education Development (SEED) - now managed by thread - launched at the University of Alaska Southeast with federal funds. Alaska SEED supports early educators’ professional development. 🤩

Learn more:

https://t.co/jOY3OsXS5J

[thread @threadalaska]

Tomorrow, thread is attending Family Day at the Wednesday Market in Soldotna! 🥳

📆 June 17, 2026
🕚 11 am to 3 pm
📍 Soldotna Creek Park, Soldotna

Learn more:

https://t.co/VPuHrh1svZ

[thread @threadalaska]

Anchorage Daily News reports: Anchorage Assembly looks to improve childcare options with slate of regulation changes. 👇

Read the article here:

https://t.co/lqPNaLywnH

[thread @threadalaska]

💙 Voices of the Journey 💙

“Dear Child Care Connection, thank you for the stipend — the $400 is a blessing! I appreciate the reward. I feel the benefit of my education in my classroom. Thank you for your encouragement.”

— Dawn, 2004

Learn more:

🔗 https://t.co/jOY3OsXS5J

[thread @threadalaska]

✨Voices of the Journey: Families 💛

"Thank you for getting me those referrals! Child Care Connection is partially funded by donations from United Way. My donation is minimal, but I’m going to make sure it goes directly to Child Care Connection." – Irene

https://t.co/jOY3OsXS5J

[thread @threadalaska]

✨ Did You Know?

The year 2000 marked the start of something special - The Children’s Place opened its doors. 🎉

🔗 Learn more about Thread’s journey:

https://t.co/jOY3OsXS5J

[thread @threadalaska]

Because of you, $6.4 million for early educator recruitment and retention was approved by the Conference Committee and the full Alaska Legislature as part of the operating budget. 🙌 The budget now heads to Governor Dunleavy for consideration.

🔗 https://t.co/eLBwJK0z1Y

[thread @threadalaska]

Join CCPO’s 2026 Community Engagement Sessions. 🚀

The Alaska Child Care Program Office (CCPO) is hosting a series of community engagement sessions throughout 2026, and they want to hear from you! 🙌

Find the meeting schedule here:

🔗 https://t.co/go2OOprJFS

[thread @threadalaska]

thread, in partnership with the Anchorage Child Care and Early Education Board (ACCEE), has an update regarding the 2026 Steady Child Care: Municipality of Anchorage Child Care and Early Education Sector Stimulus Program. 👇

Read here:

🔗 https://t.co/ClKrTLVPRp

[thread @threadalaska]

An exciting new feature is now available for child care program administrators! 🤩 Users with administrative access for a program will notice a new Program Information section in their ServicePortal account.‼️

Learn more:

🔗 https://t.co/F37JqVy8Z5

[thread @threadalaska]

✨ Voices of the Journey: Families💛

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

https://t.co/jOY3OsXS5J

[thread @threadalaska]

Join the Alaska SEED Registry, where early childhood educators can:

✨ Track their training and education in one place
✨ Access scholarships and professional development opportunities
✨ Qualify for financial supports and incentives
✨ and more!

🔗 https://t.co/vV30NjWLC2

[thread @threadalaska]

✨ Did you know?

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

See how the story continues:

🔗 https://t.co/jOY3OsXS5J

[thread @threadalaska]

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!

Secure your spot here:

🔗 https://t.co/RSTDPkoA6d

[thread @threadalaska]

✨ Join the thread team! ✨

We’re looking for dedicated professionals in the following roles:

⭐Child Care Assistance Eligibility Specialist
⭐Professional Development Manager
⭐Professional Development Specialists

Learn more:

🔗 https://t.co/TDpL8mKELi

[thread @threadalaska]

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. ✨

❤️ Make a gift here:

https://t.co/MzWMjXB2Gr

[thread @threadalaska]

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 https://t.co/BS0HKG45QC.

Have a wonderful Monday! 🌼☀️