RCCC has financial assistance available for childcare in Lake and Mendocino Counties. Explore the application process, including need and eligibility requirements, and other referrals that are offered to meet the needs of families in our community.
Financial assistance may cover all or part of your childcare costs. Families who have a need requirement as follows: employed, seeking employment, experiencing homelessness, enrolled in educational or vocational training or participating in a welfare-to-work activity. And are either Income Eligible or Certified to receive benefits from any one of the following means-tested governement programs below:
If you are certified to receive benefits from any one of the following government programs below, you may qualify for child care:
View the tabs below for a timelined explanation of the application process.
Early Care & Education Eligibility List (EL)
You must fill out an Early Care and Eligibility list form to see if you qualify for subsidized care benefits for child care.
*You may now apply online for a quick and easy application process.
You may also apply by downloading and submitting the required forms through email or in person.
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Family Portal Registration
After qualifying and being enrolled in child care services with RCCC you may register onto the Family Portal.
The provider portal will allow parents to navigate and complete tasks online such as payments and viewing forms.
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Child Care Referrals
View a personalized list of Child Care providers in your area.
You may do a free online search or you may contact our R&R office for assistance.
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