Dear Parents, Guardians & Grandparents,

We know many of you have been working triple duty — working, parenting, and home schooling — in the face of a global pandemic. I feel you - my ten month old has been home with me.

You might be thinking about in-home childcare for the first time since the crisis started now that states and cities are reopening -- but of course the coronavirus pandemic is not over.

Chances are that both you and your nanny or babysitter are feeling nervous about how to stay safe. We can help!

NDWA has developed a simple checklist to help you, including tips focused on:

✔️ Creating an open line of communication with your nanny
✔️ Supporting collective safety in the home
✔️ Making fair agreements
✔️Planning for the worst case scenario

This pandemic has left us all feeling overwhelmed and uncertain in a way we've never felt before. It has reminded us that the everyday burdens, big and small, shouldn't be shouldered alone.

It's up to all of us to ensure that we get through this crisis safely. As we start to invite folks back into our homes, let's create a new normal in our homes that is safe and healthy for all.

Thanks for all you do,
Kristina Mevs-Apgar, Culture Change Director
National Domestic Workers Alliance

P.S. If you know someone who may be hiring or rehiring a childcare professional, please send the Nanny Re-Hiring Checklist to them by forwarding this email, or sharing on social media!

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This email was sent by the National Domestic Workers Alliance, the nation’s leading voice for dignity and fairness for the millions of domestic workers in the United States.