Employee Essential Needs: Childcare and Caregiving

Services and resources for caregiving and childcare, help employees find and afford childcare or early education programs including support for parents, adult-dependents and pets. 

Sections Below


Childcare

Resources

Description

Assists families with identifying local childcare options by zip code 


Child care options available at the UC Davis and UC Davis Health campuses


Offers an overview of California’s subsidized child care and development programs 


California Work Opportunity and Responsibility to Kids (CalWORKs) childcare program

Helps families access immediate childcare 


Provides eligible parents with child support debt the opportunity to reduce the amount they owe to the government 


Supports children and families by listing community resources, workshops, and events

Provides the following programs:
- Child Care Payment Program (CCPP)
- Resource and Referral Program (R&R)
- Emergency Child Care Bridge Program for Foster Children (Bridge Program) 


Offers state-subsidized before and after school expanded learning programs that are grant-funded and free for families. Fee-based programs are also offered. 


Offers voluntary and free, nurturing childcare for ages birth through five years, 24 hours per day 365 days per year

24-hour help line: 530-758-6680 

 


Early Education

Resources

Description

Offers free pre-school program for income-qualified families residing in Yolo County 


Provides students with a safe and supportive environment to explore their interests and develop their academics, social-emotional skills, and physical well-being

Offers Kindergarten and After School programs with fee waivers available to qualifying families 


Support for Parents

Resources

Description

Children and Family Resources List by County

Comprehensive list of resources for parents including child safety, child development, childcare, financial assistance, and other resources by county:


Support for families of children with special needs in Yuba, Sutter, and Colusa counties. 

Current services include: 

  • Able Riders therapeutic horseback riding program 
  • Picnics, and field trips
  • Sensory Playgroup for ages 0-5 
  • and more! 

Provides university affiliates and their partners with lactation consults, support group meeting, and the use of hospital grade breast pump located in over 50 lactation sites on the UC Davis Campus and nearly 30 at UC Davis Health 


Offers a support network for mothers who are at risk for or are experiencing a pregnancy-related or postpartum mood or anxiety disorder. 

Maternal Support Line: (916) 681-2907


Perinatal Resources List 

Comprehensive list of perinatal resources including pregnancy support, abortion information, adoption services, car seat programs, breastfeeding support, maternal mental health, postpartum support, and more 


Once a month pickup service from Monday to Friday 8:30AM to 5:00PM  for diapers or formula 


Free of charge service providing certified child passenger safety technicians to help with installing car seats in your vehicle 


Offers support for pregnant, postpartum, and breastfeeding parents, as well as infants, and children up to age 5, through funds to purchase healthy foods as well as individual breastfeeding support 


Caring for an Adult Dependent

Resource

Description

Provides resources for individuals affected by Alzheimer's and dementia, research and treatment news, information for professionals, and more 


Helps find local child, senior, and pet care providers 


Offers a need assessment, resource library, and dynamic search tools to find an in-home care provider or senior care facility 


Informational webinars and videos as well as a list of local support groups for caregivers


Supports the well-being of family caregivers by offering services such as specialized information, family consultation, case management services, respite care, and support groups


Disabilities Resources List

Comprehensive list of disability resources including adult protective services, assistance/caregiving, and more 


Caring for Pets

Resource

Description

Comprehensive list of pet financial assistance resources that can help with vet bills and other financial aid for pets 


Call 952-HELP-PET (952-435-7738) to receive caring, compassionate advice and resources for whatever animal issues you may be experiencing 


Nonprofit organization providing pet food and emergency veterinary care to pets that belong to people experiencing homelessness 


Bring animals out of crisis and strengthens the bond between people and animals through emergency sheltering, disaster-relief services, financial assistance, and education 


List of local and national resources that can help pet owners afford pet food, veterinary care or pet supplies and resources