activities · 7
what they do
direct service · 5
- Child Care Access and Referral Services Child Care Referral ServicesProvides free referrals and personalized assistance to families seeking licensed child care providers, including child care centers and family child care homes, through a dedicated Resource and Referral system and an online map tool at MyChildCarePlan.org. Maintains a comprehensive database of licensed and legally license-exempt child care options in Los Angeles County.
- Direct Operation of Child Care CentersOperates two child care centers—West Hollywood Preschool in Plummer Park and The Pathways LA Child Development Center at Union Station—serving children from 6 weeks to 5 years old, with one center serving 87 children and another serving 34 children aged 2.5 to 5 years.
- Emergency Child Care Support for Foster Families Subsidized Child Care Access ProgramsAdministers the Emergency Child Care Bridge Program for Foster Children, providing time-limited childcare vouchers for up to twelve months to eligible foster families for children up to age 5 (and up to age 21 for children with special needs) and siblings under 12.
- Financial and Application Assistance for Child Care Subsidized Child Care Access ProgramsAssists families in accessing free and reduced-cost child care and preschool through public assistance programs, including help with applications, eligibility determination via an online system, and immediate support for CalWORKs recipients. Offers child care subsidies for children from birth to age 13, and up to age 21 for children with exceptional needs, subject to funding.
- Free and Low-Cost PreKindergarten Programs Child Care & Early Learning ProgramsExpands access to free PreKindergarten programs for 3- and 4-year-old children in Los Angeles County regardless of income or immigration status, including direct operation of preschool programs and provision of free, personalized referrals to Pre-K programs.
capacity building · 2
- Professional Development and Training for Child Care Providers Early Care Provider Training & SupportOffers professional development trainings, workshops, and coaching for licensed and license-exempt child care providers, including center staff and family, friend, and neighbor caregivers, on topics such as child development, trauma-informed care, special needs, business management, and health and nutrition.
- Support for Becoming a Licensed Family Child Care ProviderProvides free technical assistance, home visits, financial support for licensing fees, equipment, and supplies, as well as training, to help individuals become licensed family child care providers.
strategies · 8
how they think
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- Economic and workforce support for low-income families and child care providers economic_mobility_through_childcare_supportSupports economic mobility by helping low-income families afford child care so they can pursue education and employment, while strengthening the early care workforce through licensing assistance, professional development, and collaboration with state workforce systems.
- Family engagement and empowerment in early education family engagement modelEngages parents through open-door policies, child development training, support groups, advocacy opportunities, and educational resources to strengthen family involvement and leadership in their children’s education.
- Family-based care and financial support for foster children family-based care and financial support modelSupports foster children by placing them in family-based care settings, expanding child care capacity, and providing financial assistance to meet their developmental and logistical needs.
- Family-centered child care choice model family-centered choice modelEmpowers parents to choose child care providers, including informal caregivers like relatives, who can be compensated through the program, reinforcing family autonomy and cultural continuity in early care decisions.
- Holistic early childhood development through play-based learning play-based learningSupports children’s social, emotional, physical, and cognitive growth using a play-based curriculum with structured, individualized activities grounded in holistic development principles.
- Resource and referral systems for child care access resource_and_referralConnects families with licensed child care providers using a database-driven referral system and resource and referral model based on geographic and programmatic needs.
- Trauma-informed care for children in foster care trauma-informed careSupports child care providers serving children in foster care through trauma-informed practices and research-based strategies, improving care quality for vulnerable populations.
- Universal access to early childhood education universal_access_early_educationExpands access to early care and education for 3- and 4-year-olds through a universal model that does not restrict eligibility by income or immigration status, promoting equity and inclusion.
named programs · 10
what they call their work
Alternative Payment Program
Child care assistance for eligible working families not receiving CalWORKs cash aid, based on employment, training, or housing needs
Berendo Program
Family Child Care Home Education Network offering affordable child care through licensed family child care homes for parents with children under five
Berendo Program (Family Child Care Home Education Network - FCCHEN)
Offers affordable childcare to eligible parents with children under five years of age who select a provider from a list of participating licensed family childcare homes.
CalWORKs Child Care Program (Stage 2 and Stage 3)
Provides childcare payment assistance for current and former CalWORKs cash aid recipients who are working, seeking employment, or in training/education programs.
CalWORKs Stage 1 Child Care
Provides childcare assistance to CalWORKs cash aid recipients who are participating in Welfare-to-Work activities or employment.
Resource and Referral Service
Free service providing childcare provider referrals and guidance to families regardless of income level in the service area
Resource and Referral Services
Provides free referrals to licensed childcare providers and information on different types of childcare available to families, regardless of income.
Stage 1 Child Care
Subsidized child care for families receiving CalWORKs cash aid who are working, in job training, or participating in welfare-to-work activities
Stage 2 and Stage 3 Child Care
CalWORKs-related child care programs for current and former recipients working or in training programs
West Hollywood Preschool
Directly operated child care center in West Hollywood providing early childhood education and care
relationships · 14
who they work with
- Cal-Learn Partner — Collaborates with Cal-Learn to provide child care assistance to eligible families.
- CalWORKs Government — Provides child care assistance to CalWORKs recipients
- CalWORKs Government — Provides immediate child care assistance to CalWORKs recipients through referral and enrollment support.
- CalWORKs Partner — Collaborates with CalWORKs to provide immediate child care assistance to recipients.
- California Community Care Licensing Board (CCL) Government — Licensed child care centers and family child care homes are licensed and overseen by the California Community Care Licensing Board.
- California Department of Education Partner — Administers CDE child care programs including Stage 2, Stage 3, Alternative Payment, and Berendo Program through Pathways LA.
- California Department of Social Services Government — Administers the Emergency Child Care Bridge Program in partnership with Pathways LA.
- California Early Care & Education Workforce Registry Partner — Collaborates to track and promote the education, training, and experience of the early care and education workforce.
- Child Care Alliance of Los Angeles Partner — Collaborates with Pathways LA in administering the Emergency Child Care Bridge Program.
- Department of Children and Family Services Government — Partners with Pathways LA to administer the Emergency Child Care Bridge Program and processes referrals through social workers.
- GAIN Partner — Collaborates with GAIN to provide child care assistance to eligible families.
- LA Metro Partner — Collaborates with LA Metro in operating the Child Development Center.
- MyChildCarePlan.org Partner — Collaborates with MyChildCarePlan.org to provide families with a map-based tool to locate nearby child care providers.
- Plummer Park Partner — Hosts the West Hollywood Preschool at its facility located at 7377 Santa Monica Blvd.