COVID-19 Resource Center

Updated Mask Wearing Requirements from OCFS effective 3/2/22

Effective Marc 2, 2022, OCFS is no longer requiring that masks be work in your child care program. You may continue to require masks and children or staff should continue to be encouraged to wear a mask if they prefer to do so. Please review section A of the most recent Dear Provider letter for full details. 

To read the Dear Provider letter please click here

Free COVID-19 At Home Test Kit Distribution Days:

Erie County Department of Health and the Office of Children & Family Services (OCFS) have provided at home COVID-19 tests for child care providers of all modalities. Below please find the upcoming distribution dates:

Legally Exempt Providers: January 25th & January 27th (for questions about the LE distribution please contact Jemima at 716-877-6666 ext. 3032)

Day Care Centers & School-Age Providers: Wednesday February 2nd from 12 p.m. – 4 p.m.

Group Family & Family Providers: Saturday February 5th 10a.m. – 2 p.m.

(For questions about DCC, SACC, GFDC, or FDC test kit pickup please contact Kaley Donaldson: kdonaldson@wnychildren.org)

If you have questions about the COVID-19 vaccination below please find an informational webinar hosted by Erie County Health
Commissioner Dr. Gale Burstein. Questions about your individual medical situation should be directed to your doctor. 

 

 

Business Resources

Resources for owners and operators of child care programs as well as employees of child care programs. 

Business Resources

Regulations & Training

All communication from OCFS and Child Care Resource Network regarding the COVID-19 outbreak

OCFS Communications

Health and Safety Resources

Updated health and safety resources that pertain to the COVID-19 outbreak

H&S Resources

Self Care Resources

When taking care of everyone else it’s just as important to continue to take care of yourself. 

Self Care Resources

If you are a parent in need of emergency child care please visit our Parent Resources page.

Parent Resources