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At YMCA Childcare Resource Service
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FAMILY RESOURCES
YMCA Mental Health Warmline
A free, non-crisis phone service for new and expecting parents, caregivers, and individuals seeking mental health support. Download the flyer for more information. English | Español
Free Medi-Cal Services
Neighborhood Networks will pair you with your own care manager, who can help you set health goals, connect with needed services, and improve your overall health. Download the flyer for more information. English | Español
Need Help Paying for Child Care? Eligibility for child care subsidies has been extended to families who participate in government programs such as Medi-Cal, CalFRESH (SNAP), California Food Assistance Program, WIC, The Federal FoodDistribution Program on Indian Reservations, Head Start, Early Head Start, or other means-tested government programs. Learn more at www.childcaresandiego.com.
Get Support with the tough stuff and help your child thrive. BrightLife Kids — a CalHOPE program by Brightlife — is designed by youth behavioral health experts to give you and your child the emotional and behavioral support your kids need to succeed. Download the flyer for more inorfmation. Sign up for free at brightlife.kids.
NEW FACEBOOK GROUP FOR RESPITE FAMILIES & PROVIDERS
JOIN OUR NEW FACEBOOK GROUP!
The Y is committed to ensuring that everyone has the care and environment they need to flourish. That’s why we’re excited to invite you to join our new private Facebook group for YMCA Respite families and providers!
This group is a supportive space for families and providers to share respite care needs, provider availability, resources, and encouragement with one another. We hope it makes respite care a little easier and helps you feel more connected to our community!
IMPORTANT Reminders for providers
CA ECE Workforce Registry Access Ending Soon
After December 15, 2025 we will no longer host training registration through the CA ECE Workforce Registry. If you have training transcripts, documents or other information being kept in the CA ECE Workforce Registry, please go into the registry to download any information you would like to keep ahead of the ramp down on December 15th, 2025. Click here to access and download your records.
If you have any questions or concerns,please contact our Training Manager, Dani Cruz at acruz@ymcsd.org or email mytraining@ymcasd.org
Complete Your Non-Operational Reimbursement Form
The 2025-2026 Non-Operational Days Reimbursement Request Form is available in CareConnect for your review and completion. Licensed providers may request payment for up to 10 Non-Operational (closure) days per fiscal year. To receive payment for these days, you must do the following:
- Complete and submit the Non-Operational Days Reimbursement Request Form.
- Submit your typed daycare business policies that support your closure schedule.
UPDATE YOUR BUSINESS PROFILE
Access the My Child Care Plan platform to update your profile quickly and conveniently from home or the office. This helps us continue to refer your program.
Update the “About Me” Section: Take the opportunity to enhance your child care referral profile by highlighting what makes your program stand out. You can claim and complete your child care profile on the My Child Care Plan platform, or you can fill out the About Me Form and a staff member will add the information to your profile for you.
Need help? Call the Referral Line at 1-800-481-2151. CRS staff will guide you through the process and ensure your profile is up to date. You can also request a text or email as an alternative method to update, or by completing this Form. [OR]
NOTE: In order to meet federal requirements, all licensed child care facilities are now listed on California’s consumer education website, MyChildCarePlan.org. If you operate a licensed child care program in California, your facility should now be included in the child care search directory. LEARN MORE
HELPFUL RESOURCES
IECMH Network
Infant and Early Child Mental Health Network offers no cost infant and early childhood mental health consultation services, supports and resources for all early learning and care providers in California
New Website for Child Care Providers
Have you heard the news? YMCA CRS recently launched a new website for child care providers in San Diego! Click here to explore our newest resource hub for providers looking for tips, tools, and new ideas for growing their business. Be sure to share it far and wide!
BUSINESS SUPPORT
On-Site Photography Services
We offer on-site photography sessions where a staff member will visit your child care program and help you capture photos to use for social media and digital marketing. If you are interested in having someone come to your program to take photos, please fill out this form or call the Resource and Referral line to speak to a Childcare Navigator at 1-800-481-2151.
upcoming trainings
Create Your Own Child Care Website
Are you looking to expand your reach, attract more families, and streamline your child care operations? This introductory seminar will guide you through the essential steps of building an effective online platform to showcase your services, connect with prospective parents. We’ll cover everything from choosing the right platform to crafting compelling content that highlights your unique strengths.
- Date: Thursday, December 4th, 2025 – Register Now
- Time: 6:00 PM – 08:00 PM (PST)
- Date: Saturday, March 7th, 2026 – Register Now
- Time: 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM (PST)
- Location: Jackie Robinson YMCA, 151 YMCA Way, San Diego, CA 92102
The Business of Family Child Care: Preparing for Tax Season
Learn about the family child care business and its many tax benefits! Participants will leave with the financial skills and tools needed for proper record-keeping to comply with tax laws and improve operational efficiency. View Flyer
Online Event:
- Date: Tuesday, January 20, 2026 – Register Now
- Time: 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM (PST)
- Location: Zoom link provided upon registration
Community Events
Medi-Cal Transformation (CalAIM) Events
YOUR MEDI-CAL BENEFITS JUST GOT BETTER!
The YMCA of San Diego County, in partnership with the County of San Diego, is hosting free events across the region to raise awareness of Medi-Cal Transformation, also known as CalAIM, and new services now available to Medi-Cal members, such as Enhanced Care Management and Community Supports.
If you or someone you care for receives Medi-Cal, join us for one of our events to learn more about these resources and how you can get connected! You can also sign up for services at the onsite resource fair. Register for an event near you!
Next Event: Dec 9 | 6-7:30pm: Virtual Session, Zoom link provided
Contact Christie Yorty at cyorty@ymcasd.org with questions. Download the flyer for more information: English | Spanish | عربي | Soomaali | Filipino | Tagalog | دری | فارسی | 한국어 | 中文 | Tiếng Việt
YMCA SOLIDARITY JOURNEY
Every young person deserves a safe place to live and the chance to thrive. Our YMCA Youth & Family Services teams support youth experiencing homelessness through housing assistance, drop-in centers, and caring connections that build stability.
Now in its 5th year, the Solidarity Journey is a four-day movement bringing our community together around one common goal—making sure every young person has a place to call home.
The event may be over, but you can still join the movement! Learn more at sojocali.org or follow us on Instagram @YMCAYFS to see highlights from the event.
PARENT & CAREGIVER GROUPS
A SPACE TO CONNECT
Join us for an evening of meaningful conversations! Our Community Conversation and Connection Groups offer a warm, welcoming space for parents, caregivers, and child care providers to come together and explore important questions across different topics. By sharing our unique experiences of raising our own families and children, we can learn from each other in valuable ways! Groups will run from 6:00-8:00pm at the Copley-Price Family YMCA, starting with complimentary dinner at 6:00pm. Open to members and nonmembers. Child care and resources provided!
Contact Claudia Alvarado-Sasse at calvarado-sasse@ymcasd.org with questions. Download the flyer for more information. English | Spanish
Next Meeting Date: December 1, 2025
Find a community event near you: 211 Community Calendar
BUILDING BONDS COMMUNITY WORKSHOP
TRAINING FOR PARENTS & CAREGIVERS
The YMCA’s Building Bonds community workshop provides support, guidance, and resources to caregivers of children and youth who have experienced trauma. Through a focus on Connection, Empowerment, and Collaboration, Building Bonds helps caregivers build trust, develop co-regulation strategies, and strengthen family resilience.
Contact Larry Banks at lbanks@ymcasd.org with questions. Click here to register.
Upcoming Trainings:
- Dec 3 | 5:30pm-7:30pm: Virtual event, Register for Zoom Link
- Dec 10 | 10:00am-1:00pm: Toby Wells YMCA, Kearny Mesa
This initiative is part of the California Children and Youth Behavioral Health Initiative (CYBHI) and is supported by Heluna Health and the Department of Health Care Services (DHCS). Learn more about Building Bonds here.
TOYS FOR TOTS
make a child’s wish come true!
Register your child or children ages 0-17 today to receive a FREE gift for the holidays during our Annual Toys for Tots Drive and Teen Holiday Giveback! All gifts collected will be distributed at our Annual Christmas with Character Holiday Event held at the Jackie Robinson Family YMCA on December 20, 2025!
To register your child to receive a gift, simply visit the Welcome Center at the Jackie Robinson Family YMCA between October 10th – November 10th. Download Flyer.
KEEP IN TOUCH
CONNECT ON SOCIAL
CONTACT US
If you have any questions or concerns, our team is here to help! Call us at (619) 521-3055 during regular business hours or send an email: childcareresourceservice@ymcasd.org and we’ll get back to you soon!