How Can We Help You?
Whether you’re looking for child care or need help covering the cost, we’re here to support you every step of the way.
Find Child Care
Changing Tides Family Services provides free child care referrals for families in Humboldt County. Our database includes licensed centers, family child care homes, play groups, and TrustLine-cleared caregivers.
Help Paying for Child Care
Find out if you qualify and how to apply for child care assistance. Our team is here to help!
Programs
Child Care Subsidy Programs
Select a program to learn more about eligibility and services.
The Alternative Payment Program provides child care subsidies to eligible families, allowing them to choose the provider that best fits their needs — whether a licensed or exempt center-based, family child care home, or family, friend, neighbor caregiver.
Child care assistance for adult caregivers transitioning off CalWORKs cash aid and achieving self-sufficiency.
A network of family child care homes providing subsidized care and educational support for young children. Providers receive training, mentoring, and resources to deliver high-quality care.
A partnership between Early Head Start and local child care providers to enhance the quality of infant and toddler care. Combines comprehensive family services with child care to support children ages 0–4.
Provides immediate, short-term child care assistance for children recently placed in foster care, ensuring they have access to stable care during transitions and placements. Services based on approval by DHHS.
Information in our database has been supplied by providers — Changing Tides does not substantiate this information. Staff do not endorse, rate, recommend, or evaluate programs or providers. Parents are strongly encouraged to interview and visit providers before making a decision.
Parents are encouraged to call Community Care Licensing at (707) 588-5026 or 1-844-538-8766 to check the complaint history of any licensed provider.
New complaint hotline: To report a concern about any licensed child care facility, call 1-844-LET-US-NO or email LetUsNo@dss.ca.gov. In an emergency, call 9-1-1.
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Information
Policies & Complaint Procedures
Learn about our internal complaint procedures and how to file a concern with Changing Tides Family Services.
Information on filing complaints with California Department of Social Services.
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FAQs
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Our Impact
FY 24-25
1,721
Children assisted through Child Care
1,065
Families supported
505
Child Care providers
50
Over 50 years serving Humboldt County
Questions About Child Care?
Our team is here to connect you with the right resources for your family.
