Jenkintown Borough continues to update the  opens in a new windowBorough website with the latest COVID-19 information and community resources that have been provided by County, State and Federal agencies.

Pennsylvania received $106 million in funding to support child care providers through the CARES Act that will be distributed to providers in two waves. The first wave of $51 million will be distributed to all eligible, licensed child care providers and is designed to help providers preparing to reopen as counties move to the yellow phase.  Provided below are the details from today’s press release as Governor Tom Wolf announced the initial funding that will reach 7,000 daycare facilities along with helpful resources and reminders.

Today from the Governor’s Newsroom:
May 20, 2020
Gov. Wolf: State to Distribute $51 million in CARES Funding to Support Child Care Providers

Helpful Resources: 
opens in a new windowPandemic Emergency Unemployment Compensation (PEUC)-  assistance for people who have exhausted unemployment benefits

opens in a new window“No One Should Go Hungry!”

Reminders:
opens in a new windowVoter Service: “Time is running out.  Apply for your mail-in Ballot today!”

opens in a new windowComplete the 2020 Census Today

The Borough continues to encourage everyone to follow the Governor’s latest “Stay at Home Order” as well as the  opens in a new windowCDC guidelines including hand washing, social distancing and covering your mouth and nose with a cloth face cover when around others.

Thank you all!  Stay safe and be well!