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The California Work Opportunity and Responsibility to Kids (CalWORKs) Child Care Program was established in 1997 to provide subsidized services for welfare program participants and low-income families. CalWORKs child care is administered in three stages.
If you live, work, or need child care in our service area, please submit an application to see if you qualify for child care financial assistance. For those who need assistance outside of our service area, please visit Child Care Aware and input your zip code to locate your local Resource & Referral agency.
How to Apply: The program is administered at the county level by the county welfare departments. To apply for services, contact your local county welfare department. Already Getting Child Care?
This page offers an overview of California’s subsidized child care and development programs. Voucher-based Child Care The programs described below provide vouchers for families to obtain care in licensed child care centers, licensed family child care homes, or license-exempt care.
Early Learning For All offers free and low-cost child care to most San Francisco families. It’s easy to find out if you qualify. Use our simple online application tool to check your eligibility.
Connect to resources that help you: Understand your child care choices and how to choose quality care. Learn about child care licensing and requirements like inspection reports and criminal background checks. Find child care near you. Make a child care complaint.
Are you looking for help paying for child care or help with buying groceries or diapers? Do you need help with your electric bill? Find out about financial assistance programs offered in your state or territory.
