CDA provides child care to 6,413 families

After rent, child care has become the second largest household expense, but an essential service for parents’ ability to work. In 2022, Child Development Associates (CDA) provided affordable child care reimbursement to 6,413 families and 11,602 children across San Diego. As a result, parents were able to work, go to school, or seek employment, while their children were cared for by a child care provider of their choice. CDA collaborated with 2,837 child care providers, including licensed centers and family child care homes, as well as relatives, friends, or neighbors.CDA also supported home-based child-care businesses with nutrition training and funding to improve child nutrition to 13,915 children across Southern California.

CDA has almost 50 years of local experience with child care, nutrition, and supporting the critical needs of working families. CDA supports the needs of working and student parents with access to child care and other resources to help lift families out of poverty. Such investments not only help families but also ensure our local businesses have the reliable workers they needwith parents earning and children learning, our community grows!

“Getting child care from CDA removed so much stress off my shoulders. I can now work full-time. It was always a struggle to find someone that could help me take care of my two sons while I was at work.” APP client

CDA’s recent annual report highlights outstanding accomplishments, such as the Connected Families Program helping clients gain confidence and knowledge of connectivity through access to workshops, equipment, and an internet stipend. The CARE San Diego Program which supports small licensed family child care home providers expand their business and increase capacity. As well as the distribution of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) stipends to thousands of child care providers providing critical financial assistance to keep their business stay open, care for children, and continue to support our community with essential services.

“At a time when families and child care providers continued to face financial hardship and the challenges of a lingering pandemic, CDA ensured families had the child care assistance they needed and child care providers received critical support to keep their business open.”

Rick Richardson, CDA President

and

CEO

If you or someone you know is in need of child care services, visit www.childcaresandiego.com, to fill out an eligibility screening application. To learn more about CDA and get access to their 2022 Annual report visit, www.cdasd.org.