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O.R.D.
Online Resource Directory
Care about Child Care
What is this program? This is a child care referral program designed to help people find quality child care in their area.
Who qualifies? Anyone who needs to find a child care provider.
How do I connect with this program? Call toll free 1-855-531-2468, email ccpdi@usu.edu or visit www.careaboutchildcare.utah.gov
What is unique about this program? It's pretty straightforward.
Is there anything I should know about this program? Not really.
Kids in Care
What is this program? This program is through the Department of Workforce Services and they can do a couple of things: 1) pay for child care while you look for employment and 2) help pay for child care if you are employed and qualify for financial assistance.
Who qualifies? Based on employment status and income.
How do I connect with this program? Call DWS at 1-801-526-0950 and ask to schedule an appointment with a counselor who can help connect you with the benefits available to you.
What is unique about this program? The counselor can act as a broker between you and the different benefits and services available to you through the Division of Workforce Services.
Is there anything I should know about this program? Be patient and cheerful. This is a big organization and it might be frustrating. Just accept it and tell yourself that it won't be long before you will be living independently. Think about how cool it is that this system exists for your benefit. It's actually a pretty awesome system.
YWCA Childcare and kindergarten
also the Family Justice Center
What is this program? An accredited child care, preschool, and kindergarten program run by the YWCA, who also offers a shelter program. The Family Justice Center is there to advocate for families and provide legal assistance.
Who qualifies? Individuals and families in need of protection and assistance.
How do I connect with this program? 1-801-537-8600
There are so many shelter programs in Utah. The reason I name the YWCA is because they work with so many other shelters and can refer you out to another program if that is best.
Family Support
These are services meant to provide extra support to families:
The Family Support Center
This is an amazing program meant to provide support to parents and children.
The main line for questions etc is 801-955-9110
They are open from 8 AM to 5 PM but there is a 24 hour crisis line and crisis nursery (the West Valley location only is 24 hours). What that means is that if you are an overwhelmed parent, you can give them a call and they will provide free childcare to give you and your kids a break. There are several offices.
WEST VALLEY CRISIS NURSERY
3663 South 3600 WestWest Valley, UT 84119
801-967-4259
Hours of Operation: 24/7
MIDVALE CRISIS NURSERY & COUNSELING OFFICE
777 W. Center Street (7720 South)Midvale, UT 84047
801-255-6881
Hours of Operation: 7 days a week, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
SUGARHOUSE CRISIS NURSERY & COUNSELING OFFICE
2020 Lake Street (740 East)Salt Lake City, UT 84105
801-487-7778
Hours of Operation: Mon-Sat 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
These are not the only services they provide- it is worth visiting the website:
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