Family Resources

Child Care and Early Education - Assistance in paying for child care services

Resource and Referral - Assistance in finding licensed child care

CDSS Parent Resources - Information for parents and caregivers to learn about different child care settings as well as state and federally funded child care assistance.

All About Young Children - Information for families on children’s early development, available in eight languages.

First 5 CA Parent Resources - Includes support for parents on prevention of toxic stress, developmental milestones as well as resources about the importance of talking, reading and singing to babies.

CalHOPE - Emotional support hotline for all Californians including Parents and Caregivers, Young Adults, and Veterans.

Drowning Prevention - Resources compiled by the California Department of Developmental Services to educate the public about strategies to prevent drowning.

Milestone Tracker - A free application created by the CDC for tracking a child’s development in a fun and easy way.

MyChildCarePlan.org - Information on licensed child care providers that are currently open, including location, health and safety details, ages of children served, capacity, and hours of care.

Teaching Social-Emotional Skills at Home - Scripted stories for social situations such as behavior regulation, friendship skills, emotional literacy, and problem-solving skills.

PBS Kids for Parents - How to help your child successfully transition back to school.

NAEYC - 10 things every parent should know about play

California Parent Guide - First 5 California - Health, learning, and parenting tips for families with young children.

First-Time Parent Support (Cell-Ed Program) - A free, phone-based learning program for first-time parents.

First 5 California - Resource Directory - Contact info and resources on child development and family support.

Early Start Family Resource Centers - DDS - Parent-to-parent support centers for families of children with special needs.

Zero to Three - Child developmental resources for families.

Baby2Baby - Provides diapers, clothing, and other essentials to families in need.