Provider Support

We’re Here to Help You Succeed

Changing Tides Family Services provides a range of one-on-one and group technical support to increase the number of quality child care providers in Humboldt County. Whether you’re just getting started or looking to expand, we can help.

  • Want to know more about child care as a profession?

  • Need help navigating the licensing process?

  • Looking for information about maintaining or expanding your services?

  • Need referrals to local resources, provider associations, or financial incentive programs?

Programs & Services

What We Offer Providers

Select a program to learn more about how it can support you and your child care services.

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, and nutritious meals and snacks.

FCCHEN providers receive ongoing training, mentoring, and resources to deliver high-quality care within a supportive network.

This year-round program is funded by the California Department of Education and serves children age 0 to 4 years old whose family is also under the federal poverty line and enrolled on the Family Child Care Home Education Network (FCCHEN) full-time.  Families will have a dedicated Bilingual Family Services Specialist to assist with enrollment, maintaining eligibility, and meeting family goals.  Participating providers will have a dedicated Early Education Specialist to assist with curriculum and regular child assessments.  Providers will also receive a monthly per child stipend in addition to the FCCHEN reimbursement while the family is eligible.

Enrolled children will be assisted in their journey to school readiness through:

  • comprehensive services that includes help accessing medical, dental, and mental health services.
  • assistance to maintain enrollment, access community resources, and meet family goals.
  • high-quality child care in an environment that is safe, nurturing, age appropriate, stimulating, and promotes the healthy development of each child.
  • regular assessments for health and educational needs.
  • parent involvement as families develop advocacy skills to support their own goals.

A family may be eligible if receiving public assistance (TANF/CalWORKs), Social Security Income (SSI), has taken in a foster child, or is homeless.  Children with an IFSP/IEP are welcome.  Families may also be able to transfer from another Early Head Start within Humboldt County (documentation required).  We also welcome previously enrolled children (within 60 days of leaving the agency in good standing). 

The Child Care Food Program partially or fully reimburses meals served in participating licensed family child care homes and TrustLine cleared exempt home providers. The program provides valuable additional income while enhancing the nutrition of children in your care.

Participating providers serve nutritious meals and some snacks at no additional expense to parents, and homes are monitored for compliance with federal standards.

In accordance with Federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, the USDA, its Agencies, offices, and employees, and institutions participating in or administering USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, age, marital status, family/parental status, income derived from a public assistance program, political beliefs, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity, in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA (not all bases apply to all programs). Remedies and complaint filing deadlines vary by program or incident.

Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language, etc.) should contact the State or local Agency that administers the program or contact USDA through the Telecommunications Relay Service at 711 (voice and TTY). Additionally, program information may be made available in languages other than English.

To file a program discrimination complaint, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, AD-3027, found online at How to File a Program Discrimination Complaint and at any USDA office or write a letter addressed to USDA and provide in the letter all of the information requested in the form. To request a copy of the complaint form, call (866) 632-9992. Submit your completed form or letter to USDA by: (1) mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Mail Stop 9410, Washington, D.C. 20250-9410; (2) fax: (202) 690-7442; or (3) email: program.intake@usda.gov.

USDA is an equal opportunity provider, employer, and lender.

Changing Tides Family Services offers a range of technical support to help you navigate licensing, maintain compliance, and grow your child care business. From one-on-one assistance to group trainings, our staff is here to answer your questions and connect you with local resources.

Resource & Referral – Child Care Initiative Project: The Resource & Referral Program is the go to for any Humboldt child care provider looking for new or refresher training, referrals to provider associations, financial incentives and more.  These services are free.

At times, through a partnership with sister agencies, Changing Tides Family Services can offer Provider Cafes, which include the Five Protective Factors during rich discussions. Eligible child care providers will be contacted before each session. It’s a chance to build community, ask questions, and stay connected with other providers in Humboldt County.

Quality Counts Humboldt is the Quality Rating and Improvement System (QRIS) for early care and education programs in Humboldt County. The program provides quality improvement grants, coaching, professional development, and incentive programs designed to help providers deliver the highest quality care.

Programs include IMPACT Legacy, CSPP, Quality Improvement Grants, and Workforce Pathways — each with different eligibility and benefits depending on your program type.

Learn More

Licensing

Community Care Licensing Updates

Updates Coming Soon

Important CCL updates, orientation schedules, and compliance information will be posted here.

Tools & Information

Child Care Provider Resources

Resources Coming Soon

Forms, guides, and helpful links for child care providers will be available here.

Documents

Provider Handbooks

Download handbooks for each of our provider programs.

Alternative Payment Provider Handbook

FCCHEN Provider Handbook

Resource & Referral Handbook

Questions? We’re Here to Help.

Our team is ready to support you with licensing, training, programs, and anything else you need.

Should there be a suspicion of fraud or misuse of these publicly funded programs, anonymous tips are accepted from credible sources. These are taken seriously and will be addressed by appropriate staff. Due to confidentiality requirements, staff will not confirm or deny participation of individuals in programs or the results of any investigation.