For women veterans with young families, it can be an extra challenge to find – and afford – child care.

Fortunately, there is help. Many local programs provide assistance. We often refer women veterans to the resources below, but please also connect with us on chat so we can help you find the right support for your specific needs.

Foundation For Women Warriors
Child Care Expense Assistance (Veterans, Females) with the first month.

CDSS Child Care Programs Bureau
CalWORKs cash aid recipients are eligible for Stage One and Stage Two child care based on their eligibility for cash aid.

California Children’s Services
The CCS program provides diagnostic and treatment services, medical case management, and physical and occupational therapy services to children under age 21 with CCS-eligible medical conditions.

Crystal Stairs Inc.
Their Child Care Resource and Referral Service helps parents in South Los Angeles, Inglewood, Hawthorne, Gardena, and Lawndale to find child care.

The Office of Head Start
The Office of Head Start (OHS) helps young children from low-income families prepare to succeed in school through local programs. Head Start and Early Head Start programs promote children’s development through services that support early learning, health, and family well-being.