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Parent Voices is a parent-run, parent-led grassroots effort that works to make quality child care accessible and affordable to all families.
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TrustLine is California’s official and most comprehensive background check for in-home caregivers (babysitters and nannies). You can check if someone has passed the criminal history background check and is registered with TrustLine by calling: 1-800-822-8490
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Coronavirus (COVID-19) resources for families, child care providers, and businesses
As the Coronavirus outbreak continues to impact our communities, we'll keep the list below updated with resources to help our members and the child care providers and families they work with.
Read MoreCDE, ELCD Guidance on the COVID-19 State of Emergency Situation
This update is intended to provide guidance to ELCD programs regarding options available to programs in dealing with the current State of Emergency declaration for COVID-19.
Read MoreState and County Coronavirus (COVID-19) Child Care Guidelines
This update includes the California's Department of Public Health's Coronavirius guidelines for child care and preschool settings as well as resources and guidelines for each county.
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Stay up-to-date on important state and federal early care & education legislation, and what the Network is doing to make child care more affordable, better quality, and more accessible through public policy.
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