Child care subsidies to help pay for child care
State and local funds are available to help parents pay for the child care provider of their choice. Choices may include licensed centers and homes, friends or family members, or license exempt centers. Child care subsidy programs that support parent choices are:
- Alternative Payment Program
- Welfare to Work
- Family Child Care Home Education Network (Network homes only)
- Workforce Investment Act
Centralized Eligibility List (CEL)
One stop shop to get on the eligibility (waiting) list for any state funded child care program in Humboldt County.
Child Care Referrals—FREE!!!
Child care referrals to all listed child care providers in Humboldt County. Help in selecting a child care provider. Child care consumer education.
Family Child Care Home Education Network
Specialized, subsidized child care services within a network of licensed family child care homes. Services include developmental assessments, programs with a defined curriculum, parent conferences, nutritious meals and snacks.
Shining Stars Children's Center
Licensed child care center serving children age 2-5 years. Subsidized slots available. Open 7:30-5:30, Monday-Friday. 110 W. Sonoma, Eureka.
Support to Child Care Providers
- Help in becoming licensed
- Support to license exempt providers
- Workshops and training opportunities
- Site visits
- Reimbursement for health and safety training
- Business practices trainings
Child Nutrition Program
Reimbursement to child care providers who serve nutritious meals and snacks to children in care