We strive to maximize a parent's child care choices by encouraging the development of a broad base of child care options and offering on-going training and support to caregivers. Each of our office sites has established resource libraries stocked with educational toys, books, videos and curriculum materials. We publish a caregiver newsletter and facilitate a caregiver support group. Sierra Nevada Children's Services administers a variety of child care subsidy programs. These programs offer families of low and moderate incomes financial support to offset the cost of child care.
Eligibility is determined by income in relation to family size.
Our staff guides parents through the enrollment process, provides child care referrals, and offers ongoing support and information, respecting the parent's right to remain an active and important part of their children's wellbeing. The actual choice of caregiver or childcare facility is the parent's. The Child Care Food Program offers cash reimbursements to family childcare providers for meals and snacks they serve children in their care. Funding is from the United States Department of Agriculture and is administered by the State Department of Education, Child Nutrition and Food Distribution Division.