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These resources – like the public health crisis itself – are constantly evolving and are only current as to the date of publication. This page was last updated on September 25, 2020.

For more up-to-date information on the relief programs available in California, we recommend that you visit the Secretary of State's website or the California COVID-19 portal.

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Description of Program and Relief

Child Care Online Portal

As part of COVID-19 special relief measures, California Governor Gavin Newsom has authorized the creation of a new portal to help parents, including essential workers and vulnerable families, find safe, reliable, and accessible child care options. The portal will include information including health and safety information, age of children accepted, capacity, availability, hours, and contact information for the program, as well as and local Child Care Resource and Referral agency.

Government or Lead Agency

California Office of the Governor; California Department of Social Services; California Department of Education

Dates Available

Available starting April 30, 2020.

Eligibility Requirements/Restrictions

California working parents, including essential workers and vulnerable populations, are encouraged to use the My Child Care Portal.

Application Deadlines (If Applicable)

N/A

Contact for More Information

For FAQ’s on using the portal and finding childcare, please click here.

For more information, please contact your local Child Care Resource and Referral agency, here.

List of Additional Information

For Governor Newsom’s announcement of the My Child Care Portal’s launch, please click here.

To access the My Child Care Portal, please click here.


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