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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


Provides subsidized childcare services to eligible families

Three types of programs:
- Alternative Payment Program
- CalWORKS
- Family Child Care Home and Education Network (FCCHEN)


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 past-due child support payments 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 customizable childcare search tool and live support from local specialists to help parents find the right childcare option for them 


State Subsidized Childcare Program – free or reduced-cost program based on family size and income

Fee-Based Childcare Program  


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


Pre-School program is free to income qualified families who reside 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

Children and Family Resources List

Comprehensive list of resources for parents including child safety, child development, childcare, financial assistance, and other resources 
Colusa County 
Placer County 
Solano County 
Sutter County 
Yolo County 
Yuba County 


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


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 


Call (916) 681-2097 to receive support for perinatal mood and anxiety disorders 


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 
Colusa County 
Placer County 
Solano County 
Sutter County 
Yolo County 
Yuba County 


Once a month pickup service for diapers or formula 


Certified child passenger safety technicians can help with installing car seats in your vehicle 


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

 

Caregiving 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 
Colusa County
Placer County
Solano County
Sutter County
Yolo County
Yuba County 

Care 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