Emergency Child Care for Essential Workers
HASC’s Emergency Child Care for Essential Workers page offers information on emergency child care services available by county. Recognizing this crucial time and the demands placed on the health care workforce, this page is designed to assist hospitals and essential workers with accessing child care services and financial assistance.
For up to date information on the latest COVID-19 developments, visit HASC’s Coronavirus Response page.
With any questions, please contact Jamila Mayers, HASC Education Program Director, jmayers@hasc.org or (213) 538-0739.
Resources
Los Angeles County
L.A. County created the Los Angeles County Early Childhood Education COVID-19 Response Team to support essential workers in Los Angeles County in accessing child care. This team has worked to develop options and resources for parents working in the health care and essential workforce by child care referral resources and vouchers/stipends. Below is a list of services and support to assist parents in accessing child care and payment support.
Child Care Provider Database: Click Here
Child Care Resource and Referral Hotline:
An essential worker may ask to speak to a referral counselor by calling the toll-free line at (888) 922-4453 and follow the prompts.
Contact:
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Cristina Alvarado, MSW |
Tammy Barreras
Steve Zimmer |
More information:
Download: Resource and Referral Hotline – English & Spanish
Orange County
Orange County developed the Emergency Child Care Task Force to support essential workers in accessing child care during the COVID-19 pandemic. A referral database is being offered in addition to financial assistance. Below is a list of services and support to assist parents in accessing child care and payment support.
Orange County Child Care Provider Database: Click Here
Children’s Home Society of California – Orange County’s Resource and Referral Agency
Parents can call the numbers below for assistance in finding child care and/or accessing payment assistance:
Call:
(714) 543-2273
(949) 364-6605
Email: ReferralsOC@chs-ca.org
Open Hours:
Monday - Friday, 9 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
For Additional Information Contact:
Susan Shepardson, M.S.
Orange County Child Care and Development Planning Council Coordinator
Educational Services
Early Learning, Expanded Learning, and Family Support Services
Orange County Department of Education
sshepardson@ocde.us
(714) 966-4139
San Bernardino County
Since the onset of COVID-19, the Child Development Resources team has worked to develop options and resources for parents and essential workforce in San Bernardino County.
Child Care Provider Database:
www.ccrcca.org/parents/finding-child-care
Child Care Resource and Referral Hotline:
For more information, hospital human resources personnel and essential workforce can call:
San Bernardino County: (909) 384-8000, ext. 4715
Victorville: (760) 245-0770, ext. 3089
Pomona Unified School District: (909) 397-4740, ext. 25030
Contact:
James Moses
CCRC Regional Director
Direct (909) 384-8031
Cell: (909) 680-9506
jmoses@ccrcca.org
More information:
Download: Child Care Services Essential Workers Power Point
Download: Enhanced Hospital Referral Flier
Download: Pomona Unified School District SB County – Child Care Services Delivery Map
Santa Barbara County
The Emergency Child Care Initiative for Santa Barbara County (ECCI) offers partial funding for emergency child care services for critical health care providers, first responders and essential food distribution employees during the COVID-19 outbreak. Grants are offered through a funding collaborative.
*The following resources will be available until July 31, 2020:
Essential Child Care Website: www.sbcemergencychildcare.org
Child Care Provider Database:
Email Eileen Monahan at essentialchildcaresb@gmail.com.
Child Care Resource and Referral Hotline:
Hospital human resources personnel and essential workforce can request more information by contacting Eileen Monahan.
Contact:
Eileen Monahan
Consultant, The Emergency Child Care Initiative for Santa Barbara County (ECCI)
essentialchildcaresb@gmail.com
More information:
Download: Emergency Child Care Initiative for Santa Barbara County
For the most accurate information about child care availability in Santa Barbara County, please contact Children’s Resource and Referral of Santa Barbara County at (805) 925-7071.
Riverside County
Riverside County Office of Education, Early Care and Education (RCOE ECE), is providing needed child care services for essential/critical workers during the California State of Emergency due to the threat of COVID-19. Be Below is a list of services and support to assist parents in accessing child care and payment support.
Child Care Provider Database: Click Here
Child Care Resource and Referral Hotline:
Parents can request services through email at cclupdates@rcoe.us or by calling (800) 442-4927.
Contact:
JoAnne Lauer
Executive Director, Early Care and Education
Riverside County Office of Education
(951) 826-6608
jlauer@rcoe.us
More information:
Download: Riverside County Child Care for Essential Workers Flier
Download: Riverside County Office of Education Presentation
Ventura County
Since the onset of COVID-19, the Child Development Resources team has worked to develop options and resources for parents and essential workforce in Ventura County. A comprehensive essential worker plan will be available, no later than April 27. Return to the site for updates.
Child Care Provider Database: Click Here
Child Care Resource and Referral Hotline:
Hospital human resources personnel and essential workforce can call (805) 485-7878 ext. 1512 for more information.
Contact:
Jack Hinojosa
CEO, Child Development Resources of Ventura County, Inc.
(805) 485-7878, ext. 1358
jack.hinojosa@cdrv.org
Statewide
On April 30, 2020, Governor Gavin Newsom announced a new portal to help parents, including essential workers and vulnerable families, find safe, reliable and accessible child care options.
The new portal is available at covid19.ca.gov/childcare and enables parents to enter their location and the type of care they need, instantly receiving a list of local center-based and family child care programs. The list of open licensed child care programs will include health and safety information, age of children accepted, capacity, availability, hours, and contact information for the program and local Child Care Resource and Referral agency. The Child Care Resource and Referral agencies can answer general questions, including those about child care subsidies.
Press Release: [Click Here]
Other Resources
CalFLEXI
CalFLEXI provides emergency in-home child care for Los Angeles, Long Beach and Orange. Many households now need childcare, CalFLEXI connects in-home child care providers with essential workers in need of child care. Parents are able to look for individuals with expertise relevant to their children. They are also able to identify a small number of providers they like and book those individuals repeatedly.
For more information visit www.calflexi.com.
WeeCare
WeeCare is a network of licensed child care providers currently partnering with the City of LA, providing services to health care workers. Immediate options available for full-time, part-time, drop-in, flexible schedules, and 24-hour options. Match, Tour, Enroll, and Stay Connected directly through the WeeCare app. WeeCare will find you the best child care match based on your unique needs. Virtually tour your matches, click to enroll, and easily stay up to date on your child’s health, learnings, and fun activities with secure photo and video in-app updates.
In response to COVID-19, WeeCare’s innovative Fever-Free technology minimizes the risk of exposure by conducting ongoing health checks and temperature verification for parents, providers, and children remotely via the app. WeeCare is waiving platform fees and providing discounts to essential workers – call or text the 24/7 line at (310) 929-9579 or visit weecare.co/daycares/ca/los-angeles.
More information:
