We know that finding the right child care can be difficult. Use these resources to find the care that works best for your child and your schedule.
Child care can be affordable. Learn how to access state and local supports that enable access to quality care.
Get Involved!
Make sure your voice is included in critical decision-making around child care in your community.
Raise Your Voice with the Early Edge Parent Advisory Group
Early Edge CA is looking for new members for its Parent Advisory Group, where English- and Spanish-speaking parents throughout California provide their perspectives on local and state policies that affect California families. Participants will receive a $50 gift card each time they take part in the 90-minute virtual/in-person meetings.
Consider joining the Parent Advisory Group if you are:
- A California-based parent of a child or children ages birth to 5
- A Los Angeles-based parent of an infant and/or toddler
- A parent of a young child ages birth to 5 who is also a community college or university student
To submit your interest, complete this form and a staff member will contact you. For more information, see the flyer or email info@earlyedgecalifornia.org.
Get Free Virtual Behavioral Health Services Today!
The Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) has launched the Behavioral Health Virtual Services Platform, which offers free web- and app-based behavioral health services, including care navigation, moderated peer communities, and crisis and safety resources. The platform has two web- and app-based applications: Brightlife Kids, for parents or caregivers of children ages 0-12, and Soluna, for teens and young adults ages 13-25.
Brightlife Kids offers behavioral health coaching for parents, caregivers, and kids. Learn how to build non-verbal communication skills, navigate milestones, teach toddlers how to share, manage separation anxiety, and more.
Services are cost-free and do not require insurance or referrals. To learn more and download the app, visit CalHOPE.
File Taxes for Free at a VITA Site!
It’s tax season! Are you receiving everything that you are owed? You may qualify for up to $2,000 per qualifying child through the federal Child Tax Credit, and up to $1,117 through California’s Young Child Tax Credit.
The only way to access the money you deserve is to file your taxes. Free Tax Prep Los Angeles is a trustworthy and stress-free way to file your taxes for free with an IRS-certified tax volunteer. Regardless of your immigration status, file with confidence at a Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) site and keep more of your hard-earned money.
To find more information on free tax preparation assistance throughout the City and County of LA—including locations, hours of operation, appointment types, and more—visit www.freetaxprepla.org or call 1-800-906-9887 for locations.
Join a First 5 LA’s Family Survey Panel
First 5 LA, a public agency focused on supporting young children, is recruiting parents and caregivers of children ages 0-8 for their Families Together for Kids in LA County survey panel. Participating parents and caregivers will share their experiences and thoughts on subjects including health and child care to help inform First 5 LA’s work in the community.
Panel participants will periodically be sent short online surveys and receive a $5 gift card for every survey they complete. For more information, go to familiestogetherforkids.org.
To register, scan the QR code on the flier (English, Spanish, Chinese) or complete this quick survey.