by: WOODTV.com staff
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — Commissioners in Kent County say they have recently awarded an organization funds to help more than 600 child care centers implement new COVID-19 safety protocols.
An independent nonprofit aiming to strengthen early childhood services,First Steps Kent, was awarded in $450,000 in federal CARES Act dollars.
According to county leaders, First Steps Kent recently surveyed providers on their needs, and based on those comments, those organization says the funding will be used to distribute easy-to-clean toys, a new curriculum to accommodate virtual learning and cleaning supplies.
Kent county officials said says First Steps Kent will also give technical assistance support, like applying for past unemployment benefits and tax preparation, to providers.
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