Founded in 1985, Thread is Alaska's Child Care Resource and Referral organization, dedicated to advancing early education and child development through support for families and educators.
Its key services include: Referral Services, offering free, personalized assistance to parents in finding affordable, high-quality child care; Alaska SEED, a professional registry that helps educators track career progress and access wage compensation initiatives; and the Learn & Grow program, Alaska's Quality Recognition and Improvement System (QRIS) designed to help early childhood education programs enhance quality and earn recognition.
Operating exclusively in Alaska, Thread focuses on the early education, child care, and workforce development sectors, contributing to systemic improvements in child care and professional development for educators.
