COVID-19 Child Care Resources Child Care Counts payments Information for Providers Back to School Information The Department of Children and Families (DCF) has compiled resources to help essential workers, providers, and families navigate the child care landscape during the COVID-19 crisis. While the state has aggressively mobilized to slow the spread of COVID-19, families still need child care as many return to work amidst the public health emergency. Learn more about DCF's efforts to support health care workers and other essential employees.