LaPointe Promotes Child Care Assistance for Essential Workers during COVID-19

CHICAGO – Looking out for essential workers and their families, state Rep. Lindsey LaPointe, D-Chicago, is highlighting state and federal child care services during the ongoing COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease) outbreak.  

“As essential workers continue to put their lives on the line in the fight against this outbreak, we must work together to support them and their families,” said LaPointe. “These state and national child care services will help ensure our community’s working families can access the care and resources they need during this health crisis.”

LaPointe is raising awareness that individuals deemed as ‘Essential Workers’ during the COVID-19 outbreak can find child care resources and support by visiting the Governor’s Office of Early Childhood Developments website at www2.illinois.gov/sites/OECD under the COVID-19 section. In addition, a dedicated help line has been created so Child Care Resource and Referral Agencies can help connect workers to emergency child care by calling 888-228-1146. The helpline will be available from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday to answer calls, but callers will be able to leave a message 24 hours a day.

“Although these resources are a critical step, I also acknoweldge there remains a lot of work to be done to ensure all of our working families have the resources and support they truly deserve,” LaPointe said. “No matter the circumstances, every family is deserving of compassion, empathy and care.”  

Residents can stay informed on developments with the COVID-19 pandemic by reviewing information provided on the State of Illinois’ exclusive website coronavirus.illinois.gov. Residents who want to share their thoughts or require assistance on this matter or any other issue in the community can reach LaPointe at 773-647-1174 or by email at replapointe@gmail.com.