Here are some resources to find help in the LA area:
-The California Health & Human Services Agency has put together an emergency resource guide: https://www.chhs.ca.gov/blog/2...
-This is a resource to create an emergency plan for child care providers: https://cchp.ucsf.edu/sites/g/...
-This outlines what to do before, during and after wildfires: https://mailchi.mp/1c2aaef2d34...
Here is the Spanish version: https://us7.campaign-archive.c...
-Read the state updates here: https://www.ca.gov/LAfires/
-Here is where to sign up for alerts: https://www.listoscalifornia.o...
-See where the fires are on a map: https://www.fire.ca.gov/
-You can check your evacuation status here: https://lacounty.gov/emergency/
-Mental health resource for young children affected by wildfires: https://piploproductions.com/s...
-Health and Wellness Toolkit by Julie Kurtz: https://www.optimalbrainintegr...
-Tax Relief: https://www.irs.gov/newsroom/i...
-Lactation support: https://docs.google.com/forms/...
-Shelters Available: https://news.caloes.ca.gov/she...
CDSS Emergency Disaster Relief Guidance and Resources for Los Angeles and Ventura Counties Related to Wildfires: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Ycdu6p1aAHs3c4Lv9p-tDtqGN23RxgPw/view?usp=sharing
The California Department of Social Services (CDSS) has published Child and Adult Care Food Program Bulletin (CB) CDSS-CACFP-2025-01 Non-Congregate Meal Service in Response to the Wildfires in Los Angeles and Ventura Counties – January 2025
In response to the wildfires and windstorms, federal Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA) is now available for workers and self-employed individuals who do not qualify for regular unemployment benefits. https://edd.ca.gov/en/about_ed...
Contractors should be aware of any Provider Information Notices (PINs) released by the Community Care Licensing Division at the California Department of Social Services (CDSS) on flexibilities for operating licensed childcare programs during this emergency. PINs can be found here: https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/community-care-licensing/policy/provider-information-notices/child-care.
Executive Order N-17-25, Additional Flexibilities for Child Care and
Development Programs in Los Angeles and Ventura Counties Related to Wildfires: https://mail.google.com/mail/u...
Additional CDSS Resources: https://docs.google.com/docume...