Stay Informed (Updated Friday, January 15, 2021)
The health and safety of our children, families, and child care providers is our top priority. Based on the recommendations of public health offices we as an agency will be taking the following steps.
CCRC Lobbies
All CCRC Lobbies will be closed to the public until further notice. Our work will continue! You may reach staff directly by phone or email, and use the drop boxes at each location for paperwork. Office phone numbers are listed here.
CCRC Book & Toy Resource Libraries
All CCRC Book & Toy Resource Libraries are closed until further notice.
CCRC Head Start site closures
Effective Thursday, March 19, 2020 all CCRC Head Start, Early Head Start, and Palmdale School District Head Start sites are closed until further notice.
All Palmdale School District Head Start sites are closed.
CDE - Guidance for Serving School-Age Children During Distance Learning
- FY 2020-21 FAQs for ELC Programs
- CDE Covid-19 Guidance for K-12 Schools (includes a section on child care)
- Getting Internet Access
Covid-19 Testing Information
- For Los Angeles: View LA County Website
- For San Bernardino: View San Bernardino Website
Los Angeles County Department of Public Health
- COVID-19 Early Care and Education Toolkit View Website
- Decision Pathways for Symptom and Exposure Screening of Children and ECE and K-12 Schools View PDF
- Temporary Prohibition of Group Events and Gatherings, Required Social Distancing Measures, and Closure of Certain Businesses View PDF
- Guidance for Food Facilities View PDF
- Order of the Health Officer View PDF
- Guidance for Early Childhood Education Providers View PDF
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families, Office of Child Care
- FDA Warning About the Dangers of Hand Sanitizers With Methanol View PDF
Additional Resources
- COVID-Compliant Business Partnership Program
$30 million in funding for small businesses San Bernardino County.
- This program has two components:
- Funding of $2,500 for eligible Small Businesses with 1-100 employees (some exceptions made for businesses with 0 employees)
- Support and Partnership for ALL eligible County businesses who wish to become a COVID Compliant Business Partner
- Activity Hero
- LA County COVID-19 Rent Relief
Accepting application August 17 to August 31st
Eligibility based on income
Financially impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic
Open to LA County renters, with the exception of City of Los Angeles residents - Get Connected! Home Internet (PDF)
- Families First – Emergency Renter Relief Program
- LA Regional COVID-19 Recovery Fund
The Recovery Fund is launching as a partnership between the County and the City of Los Angeles and supported by partners such as Wells Fargo Foundation, Citi, and MUFG Union Bank Foundation to offer grants and loans and technical assistance.
- Pandemic EBT (P-EBT) benefits will be available for eligible California families soon!
- Access California Department of Education child care provider emergency response training and tools at MyChildCare.ca.gov
- OnWardCA One-stop resource for the people of California impacted by job loss during the COVID-19 Pandemic
- Free Meals at LA Grab n Go Food Centers
- Community Care Licensing
- Child Care Licensing Division (CCLD)
- California Department of Social Services
- Centers for Disease Control – Covid-19 Updates
- Tax deadline extended to July 15
- Guides to employment for college and high school graduates: Job Search App Guide, Job Search Site Personalization, Career-Specific Job Search
Resources available in San Bernardino County:
- News update for students who used Pandemic Electronic Benefit Transfer (P-EBT) August- September 2019.
- Countywide Food Assistance
- Inland SoCal Covid-19 Fund Requests/ Rental Assistance
- San Bernardino District Grab-and-Go Meals
- COVID-19 Community Drive-Through Testing Events
- CSUSB Online Parent Education Classes
- COVID-19 Community Resources - San Bernardino County
- Free Grab and Go Meals for Children in San Bernardino County
COVID-19 Resource & Information Guide for San Bernardino County
- Essential Info
- Medical/Testing Info
- Mental Health Services
- Housing
- Utilities
- Food Services
- Seniors
- Veterans
- Family Services
- Students
- Transportation
- Employment
- Miscellaneous
Access free educational PBS day time programming through the following channels:
- Pre-K – 3rd grade on PBS SoCal (View PDF)
- Pre-K – 12th grade on KLCS (View PDF)
- 9th – 12th grade on KCET (View PDF)
Self-Care & Talking to Your Children:
- Communicable Disease - Strategies for Coping
- Talking with Your Children - Tips for Caregivers, Parents, and Teachers During Infectious Disease Outbreaks (SAMHSA)
- California Surgeon General Dr. Nadine Burke Harris has rolled out stress playbooks to help manage anxiety related to the pandemic. The state also has 16 hotlines and text lines if you need mental health services.
For Parents:
- Sesame Street in the Community – Resources to help kids and parents cope during challenging times
- 10 Ways to Avoid Aces During the Pandemic
- Helping Children in Emergencies: Keep Your Child’s Developmental Stage and Temperament in Mind
For Kids:
- [YouTube] Help kids understand social distancing
- [Facebook] Wellness Wednesdays for Kids
- [YouTube] Sesame Street Caring for Each Other (For Health Emergencies with Families)
For Community/Providers:
- COVID-19 Cares Act - Childcare Providers
Apply starting September 14, 2020, 12:00pm through September 25, 2020, 12:00pm.
- Questions And Answers About The Impact Of The Coronavirus On Child Care In California
- Resources to protect your business
- Support for child care workers with essential supplies
- [Podcast] How to Stay Emotionally Healthy During Covid-19 with Dr. Heller and Brad Kammer
- Taking Care of Our Patients, Our Teams, and Ourselves: Trauma Informed Practices to Address Stress Related to Covid-19
- CDC’s Managing Stress and Coping (COVID-19)
Family Resource Center
22103 Vanowen Street Canoga Park, CA 91303Monday through Friday 9am-12pmFood Only, No Clothes
Fish of the West Valley
20440 Lassen St. Chatsworth, CA 91311Saturday 10:00amFood, ID needed for each family member
Grace Resources
45134 Sierra Hwy. Lancaster, CA 93534Tuesday and Thursday 10am and 1pm - FoodWednesday 10am - Spanish Speaking
Wednesday and Friday 5:30pm - Hot meals
Sunday 1:30pm - Hot meals
Monday through Friday 9am-11:30am - Emergency clothing, hygiene products
Lutheran Social Services
7400 Tujunga Ave North Hollywood, CA 91605Tuesday 11am-2pm Food, bring own bag, need IDMeet Each Need with Dignity
10641 N. San Fernando Road Pacoima, CA 91331Tuesday morning homeless servicesThursday and Friday 9am-11am - Food Distribution
SOVA
16439 Vanowen St. Van Nuys, CA 91406Food PantrySunday 9am-12pm
Monday 10am-1:30pm
Tuesday 10am-1:30pm
Wednesday 10am-1:30pm
Thursday 10am-1:30pm
Rock of the Valley
7722 Kester Ave. Van Nuys, CA 91405Valley Food BankTuesdays 5:00-5:45pm
818-781-4156
St. Andrew & St. Charles Episcopal Church
16651 Rinaldi St. Granada Hills, CA 91344Thursdays 9:30am-10:30am818-366-7541
Lighthouse of San Fernando
622 N. Maclay Ave., San Fernando, CA 93140Fridays 4:00pm-5:00pm818-403-6432
Valley Korean UMC
10408 Balboa Blvd. Granada Hills, CA 913441st Friday of every month 4:00pm-5:00pm818-366-0089
New Hope Church
14539 Sylvan St. Van Nuys, CA 914112nd Saturday of the month 9:30-10:30am661-294-7777
Power of God Church
13425 Glenoaks Blvd. Sylmar, CA 913423rd Saturday of the month 10:00-11:30am818-310-4423
The House
18515 Sherman Way (Rear) Reseda, CA 913354th Saturday of the month 10:00-11:30am818-631-2741
AV Dream Center
302 East Avenue J-12, Lancaster, CA 93534Last Saturday of the month 10:30-11:30amLos Angeles County Food Banks Directory (As of September 2020)
Download the PDF to view available Los Angeles County Food Banks
View PDF
Food Banks / Food Pantry Resources
Download the PDF to view available Food Bank / Food Pantry resources
View PDF
Food Resources for Families by SPA
Download the PDF to view available Food Resources for Families by SPA
View PDF
Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) FAQs by the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health View the PDF
California Department of Education, Early Learning and Care Division (ELCD) – Guidance on the Covid-19 State of Emergency Situation. FAQ’s available here.