About
thread is Alaska’s statewide Child Care Resource & Referral Network based in Anchorage, AK. It helps families find and evaluate child care and supports the early childhood education workforce across the state. For families, services include an online child care search tool, free personalized referrals, interpreter services, interview checklists, guidance on child care assistance and budgeting, and information on licensing, types of care, and choosing quality programs. Families can also access resources on child development, reporting concerns, inspection reports, and community supports.
For educators and child care programs, thread provides training through a statewide calendar, on-demand and private sessions, and training hours that count toward child care licensing. The organization offers technical assistance and consultations, licensing and accreditation support, business and administrative guidance, and information on grants and funding. Providers can join thread’s referral directory and Learn & Grow, pursue the CDA credential, and engage with Alaska SEED.
thread partners with businesses and communities through consultations and practical tips for family-friendly workplaces, and shares research and data via the Alaska Early Care and Learning Dashboard and community profiles. It advances policy through defined priorities and advocacy tools, and hosts events such as Parent TALK, Provider Appreciation Day, the thread Awards, and the Economic Impact Summit.