How the pandemic has impacted California child care supply
One year into this pandemic, we have seen California’s child care supply swiftly dwindle due to loss of regular income and increased operation costs. Check out our graphs and watch our recorded webinar to see how your county has been impacted.
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COVID-19 Parent Survey
Our report on COVID-19 and child care has just been released! We surveyed over 12,000 parents across California to learn how this pandemic has impacted their child care arrangements, plans, and preferences.
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COVID-19: The First 100 Days Video
Please enjoy this video of how the Network has supported families, providers, and its members during the first 100 days of California's Shelter in Place.
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Coronavirus (COVID-19) running list of resources
As the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak continues to impact our communities, we'll keep this list below updated with resources to help families, child care providers, and the resource and referral agencies who serve them.
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Get the Facts on Child Care in California
Download the Network's 2019 Child Care Fact Sheets to learn about child care subsidy programs, trends in child care cost and supply, and more.
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Why is Family Child Care Home Supply on the Decline?
Licensed family child care homes are more likely to care for infants, offer flexible hours of care, and are more affordable for families than centers, but their supply has been on a steep decline for years.
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Our research team collects, analyzes, and publishes data on the supply, demand, and cost of child care in California.
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Enter your zip code below to find your local child care resource and referral agency. A child care specialist there will work with you to find care that best meets your needs, and create your personalized child care plan. Or, call our toll-free number to speak to an information specialist (available in English and Spanish) 1-800-KIDS-793
Full-time care for an infant in California costs more than a year of in-state college tuition
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An average family in California will spend nearly one-third of their income on child care for two children
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In the past decade, California has lost 30% of its supply of licensed family child care homes
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Parent Voices is a parent-run, parent-led grassroots effort that works to make quality child care accessible and affordable to all families.
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TrustLine is California’s official and most comprehensive background check for in-home caregivers (babysitters and nannies). You can check if someone has passed the criminal history background check and is registered with TrustLine by calling: 1-800-822-8490
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Child Tax Credit Resources
The American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 expands the Child Tax Credit for tax year 2021 only. Taxpayers may receive part of their credit in 2021 before filing their 2021 tax return. www.irs.gov/childtaxcredit2021
Read MoreProvider Appreciation Day
Watch this video and celebrate this special day with us, Provider Appreciation Day 2021.
Read MoreStatement Condemning the Violence on Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders
The CCCRRN condemns the violence and racism directed towards Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPI), especially during the past year when hurtful language such as calling Covid-19 the “China flu” encouraged and unleashed xenophobia, hate, blame, and violence across this country.
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