How can I find someone to take care of my child?
If you need childcare for a little while, ask someone you know and trust to take care of your baby.
Childcare
What if I cannot pay for childcare?
If you cannot pay for childcare, these programs and agencies may be able to help:
- Early Head Start,
- California Childcare Resource and Referral agencies (called R&R, for short), and
- Cal‑WORKs. See Free Programs that Give You Help.
How can Head Start help me?
Head Start is a program that helps pregnant women as well as their children (up to age 5) who are low-income or homeless.
What if I do not qualify for Head Start?
Resource & Referral agencies can help you find childcare that meets your needs if you do not qualify for Head Start.