For people needing unemployment assistance and information, you can call 844-344-2780 or go to workforcesolutionsrca.com to get help. If you are in a job that is listed as essential and need Childcare Assistance, you can call 877-223-0404 or go to the same website for on line assistance. If you are in need of a job […]
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The global response to Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) has changed daily life in many ways for many people. Yet child development has not paused, and supporting children, families, and care providers of all kinds is as important as ever. Check out this guide prepared by The Center on the Developing Child at Harvard University. Many
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PRESS RELEASE Governor Greg Abbott today held a press conference where he provided an update on the state’s response to COVID-19. The Governor discussed numbers related to COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations, and fatalities in Texas counties highly impacted by the virus. Governor Abbott also detailed the progress that Texas has made in slowing the spread of
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For Veterans needing support through the Texas Workforce Commission with unemployment, please see these new time standards put in place to make the claim process more effective. You can also visit https://www.twc.texas.gov/…/texas-veterans-leadership-progr…or contact Casey Wade, Veterans Resource Coordinator at [email protected]
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Like so many of you, each day we are learning more about the Coronavirus (COVID-19) and how it is impacting our world and our community. As Bastrop County Judge Paul Pape announced at 4 p.m. on Monday, the Hotlines for Bastrop County Emergency Management Office will open on Tuesday, March 17. They are activated to
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The Bastrop County hotlines have new hours. For Information regarding COVID-19 for Bastrop County citizens: Bastrop County Local Governments COVID-19 Hotline Call 512-303-4300. Open Monday thru Friday 8am – 8pm; Saturday 8am – 12 pm; and Sunday 9am-1pm. If you have symptoms or medical questions: Ascension COVID-19 Medical Hotline Call 1-833-978-0649. If you have symptoms
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As we continue to practice social distancing, our partners at The St. David’s Foundation wanted to share these digital activities for children and families to enjoy at home: • Scholastic has launched Scholastic Learn at Home and its FREE! Currently there are 5 days of activities for PreK-K, 1-2, 3-5, and 6+: http://bit.ly/2QgXbLN • Every day
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Bastrop County Cares has received communication from several local, state and national authorities over the last week in regards to the evolving situation related to the spread of COVID-19 (Coronavirus). On Sunday, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) issued a recommendation that organizers cancel or postpone in-person events that consist of 50 people or more
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Bastrop County Cares has encouraged its employees to work from home when possible in response to the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic. Our office, located in the Bastrop County Courthouse Annex, will be closed to the general public until further notice. If you need immediate assistance, please contact Executive Director Debbie Bresette at [email protected] or 512-922-9578.
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Volunteers Margie and Ron help with McDade playground build preparation. This could be you! Help Bastrop County Cares, McDade ISD, and McDade Elementary build a playground in partnership with KaBOOM! and the St. David’s Foundation! Sign up here Two More Opportunities to Help Build! Prep Day 2: Friday, May 3, 2019 15 volunteers should be
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