Working to build a stronger future for children, families, and the early care and education community by connecting them to resources, education, and economic support.
All children attain their full potential through equitable access to high quality early care and education.
The Connections for Children office is open to the public. You can stop by anytime during our office hours. We also have office hours at the Santa Monica College Student Service Center every second Wednesday of the month from 9:30 am - 4:00 pm. While walk-ins are welcome, we encourage making an appointment to ensure we can assist you. If you have any questions, please call our main office at (310)452-3325. We are here to help!
La oficina de Connections for Children está abierta al público.También tenemos horario de oficina en el Centro de Servicios Estudiantiles de Santa Monica College cada segundo Miércoles del mes de 9:30 am - 4:00 pm. Las visitas sin cita previa son bienvenidas, pero le recomendamos que programe una cita para asegurarnos de que podamos ayudarle. Si tiene alguna pregunta, llame a nuestra oficina principal al (310) 452-3325. ¡Estamos aquí para ayudar!
Celebrating over 45 Years of Service
Connections for Children is a non-profit Child Care Resource and Referral agency serving parents, child care providers, and educators. We are the unrivaled child care experts in the Westside and South Bay communities of Los Angeles County. We guide families and child care professionals towards quality services and programs. With over 40 years of knowledge and experience, we have increased the quality of child care by influencing public policy, providing referral services for families, and offering professional development to early childhood educators. Connections for Children helps over 3,500 families each year to find quality child care regardless of income.
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Connections for Children helps parents balance the challenges of work and home life. Our caring staff members offer a wealth of free information and resources on child development, parenting, and high quality child care.
Child care is costly. Perhaps we can help your family on the way towards self-sufficiency though our financial assistance subsidies. Take the first step and apply for our Eligibility List to see if you qualify.
Improve your skills and knowledge as an early childhood educator. We offer a breadth of educational training, resources, and expertise for those at all experience levels. Most programs are free.
"TOYS THAT TEACH," a special giveaway event that is specifically designed for early childhood educators and providers! Toys that Teach is not just a giveaway – it’s also an opportunity for us to connect and collaborate in new and meaningful ways.
Early childhood educators are now eligible for Health and Safety Reimbursement Scholarships for the new fiscal year (July 1, 2024 – June 30, 2025) at Connections for Children!
The Child Care Initiative Project (CCIP) is a comprehensive program designed to assist individuals in opening their own home-based child care facility.
This Advocacy Day, the early care and education community marched to the Sacramento Legislative Building to advocate against proposed budget cuts to the Emergency Child Care Bridge Program for Foster Children (Bridge Program) and other programs supporting working families in California.
