Stay Informed (Updated Monday, August 3, 2020)

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 beginning Wednesday, 3/18/20 through May 15th and possibly beyond this date. 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 at least through May 1st and possibly beyond this date.

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 through at least May 1st and possibly beyond this point.

All Palmdale School District Head Start sites are closed.

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

• 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

• Families First – Emergency Renter Relief Program

  Applications Accepted July 13 – July 17

• 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
• CDE Covid-19 Guidance for K-12 Schools (includes a section on child care)
• 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:

• 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:

• 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)

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.