FAMILY & COMMUNITY SERVICES
- Referrals to Licensed Child Care
Referrals to licensed family child care homes, preschool and child care centers, Information on child care options.
- Child Care Subsidy Program
Assistance for eligible parents to help pay for care.
Childcare Eligibility List (CEL)
On-line list of families waiting for child care assistance.
- Grandparent Respite
Grandparents in Amador County a child care subsidy to provide temporary relief while caring for their grandchildren.
- Emergency Child Care Bridge Program for Foster Children
Aims to facilitate the immediate placement of children within the foster care system into a stable child care and development setting by helping relatives, parenting youth under the jurisdiction of the court, or foster/resource families obtain child care services upon placement.
- Community Resources, Education, and Information
- Advocacy and information on issues affecting families, child development, and child care.
PROVIDER SERVICES
We provide free referrals to licensed child care facilities and licensed exempt child care centers; current child development information; professional development opportunities; and local stipend programs.
- Child Care Initiative Project
Support to start and run a successful family child care business through training and assistance.
- Workshops/Trainings
Topics such as child development, Infant- Toddler Care, Discipline & Guidance, Arts & Crafts, Nutrition, Eco-healthy, First Aid and CPR, Family Child Care Business, and more.
- Child Care and Development Lending Library
Child Development and Child Care Resources.