{"id":2019,"date":"2026-03-13T21:59:56","date_gmt":"2026-03-13T21:59:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sandbox.biztechnia.com\/?page_id=2019"},"modified":"2026-06-15T11:27:31","modified_gmt":"2026-06-15T11:27:31","slug":"child-care","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/sandbox.biztechnia.com\/es\/child-care\/","title":{"rendered":"Child Care Support for Parents & Guardians"},"content":{"rendered":"

How Can We Help You?<\/h2><\/div>

Whether you’re looking for child care or need help covering the cost, we’re here to support you every step of the way.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Encuentre Cuidado Infantil<\/h2><\/div>

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.<\/p>\n<\/div>

Encuentre Cuidado Infantil<\/span><\/i><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Ayuda para Pagar el Cuidado Infantil<\/h2><\/div>

Find<\/span> out if you qualify and how to apply for <\/span>Cuidado infantil<\/span> <\/span>assistance<\/span>. Our team is here to help!<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>

Learn About Assistance<\/span><\/i><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

Programs<\/p>\n<\/div>

Child Care Subsidy Programs<\/h3><\/div>
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Select a program to learn more about eligibility and services.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>

<\/i><\/i><\/span>Alternative Payment A Parent Choice Program<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
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The Alternative Payment Program<\/span> provides child care subsidies to eligible families, allowing them to choose the provider that best fits their needs \u2014 whether a licensed or exempt center-based, family child care home, or family, friend, neighbor caregiver.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

<\/i><\/i><\/span>CalWORKs Stages 2 & 3 A Parent Choice Program<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
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Child care assistance for adult caregivers transitioning off CalWORKs cash aid and achieving self-sufficiency<\/span>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

<\/i><\/i><\/span>Family Child Care Home Education Network (FCCHEN)<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
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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.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

<\/i><\/i><\/span>Early Head Start Child Care Partnership (EHS-CCP)<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
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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\u20134.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

<\/i><\/i><\/span>Emergency Foster Bridge Program<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
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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.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

Information in our database has been supplied by providers \u2014 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.<\/p>\n

Parents are encouraged to call Community Care Licensing at\u00a0(707) 588-5026<\/a>\u00a0or\u00a01-844-538-8766<\/a>\u00a0to check the complaint history of any licensed provider.<\/p>\n

New complaint hotline:<\/strong>\u00a0To report a concern about any licensed child care facility, call\u00a01-844-LET-US-NO<\/a>\u00a0or email\u00a0LetUsNo@dss.ca.gov<\/a>. In an emergency, call 9-1-1.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

Quick Links<\/p><\/h3><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Child Care Eligibility List (CEL)<\/h2><\/div>

Submit your CEL application online.<\/p>\n<\/div>

Apply Now<\/span><\/i><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Check Your Eligibility<\/h2><\/div>

See if your family qualifies for child care assistance.<\/p>\n<\/div>

Coming Soon<\/span><\/i><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Support for Child Care Providers<\/h2><\/div>

Resources and programs for providers.<\/p>\n<\/div>

Provider Page<\/span><\/i><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

Information<\/p>\n<\/div>

Policies & Complaint Procedures<\/h3><\/div>

<\/i><\/i><\/span>Parent Handbooks<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
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Alternative Payment Program\/CalWORKS Stages 2 and 3 Parent Handbook: English<\/a> | Spanish<\/a><\/p>\n

Early Head Start – Child Care Partnership Parent Handbook: English<\/a> | Spanish<\/a><\/p>\n

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Family Child Care Home Education Network (FCCHEN) Parent Handbook: English<\/a> | Spanish<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Resource & Referral Services Parent Handbook: English<\/a> | Spanish<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

<\/i><\/i><\/span>CTFS Complaint Procedures<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
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Learn about our internal complaint procedures and how to file a concern with Changing Tides Family Services.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

<\/i><\/i><\/span>CDSS Complaint Procedure<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
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Information on filing complaints with California Department of Social Services.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

We Are Here To Help<\/p>\n<\/div>

FAQs<\/h3><\/div>

<\/i><\/i><\/span>Question 1<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
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Answer to the question here.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

<\/i><\/i><\/span>Question 2<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
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Answer to the question here.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

<\/i><\/i><\/span>Question 3<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
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Answer to the question here.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

<\/i><\/i><\/span>Question 4<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
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Answer to the question here.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

Nuestro Impacto<\/h2><\/div>

A\u00f1o Fiscal 24-25<\/p>\n<\/div>

1,721<\/p>\n<\/div>

Ni\u00f1os asistidos a trav\u00e9s del Cuidado Infantil<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

1,065<\/p>\n<\/div>

Familias apoyadas<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

505<\/p>\n<\/div>

Proveedores de Cuidado Infantil<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

50<\/p>\n<\/div>

Over 50 years serving Humboldt County<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Questions About Child Care?<\/h3><\/div>

Our team is here to connect you with the right resources for your family.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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Call 707-444-8293<\/span><\/a><\/div>
Cont\u00e1ctanos<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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