Greenbush YMCA to provide schoolage childcare for emergency personnel

CAPITALREGION, N.Y. » During these unprecedented times, the Capital District YMCA is responding to the critical need for childcare services for emergency personnel while schools are closed due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.

Effective Monday, March 23, beginning at 7 a.m., the Capital District YMCA, including the Greenbush YMCA, will provide childcare for emergency personnel who do not have the option to work from home, as defined by The New York State Education Department.

Emergency health care professionals include licensed health profession

als such as physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, registered nurses, LPNs, nurse assistants or laboratory personnel and direct support professionals.

Additionally, the YMCA is also providing this service to first responders, including paramedics, emergency medical technicians, police officers, and firefighters.

“We want to make sure medical professionals in our community don’t have

to worry that their children are in a safe place, as they care for a growing number of our loved ones during this difficult time,” Capital District YMCA President David Brown said in a news release.

“Additionally, for emergency personnel who need childcare and are already facing financial hardships, we are offering financial assistance,” Brown added.

Online registration can be found at: www.CDYMCA. org/EmergencyChildcare

Emergency personnel needing care are also welcome to call the Capital District YMCA at 518-8693500.