Los Angeles County at a glance
(Updated 12-31-2003) Total population: 9,800,00
Current utilization by provider type:
Current child care enrollment
(Subsidized/Voucher Child Care as of August 2005)
- CalWORKS Stage 1: 18,760
- CalWORKS Stage 3: 17,913
- General AP: 5,554
Key services provided by agencies
(Currently services are provided in 9 different languages)
- Determine eligibility of families and enroll them so they can receive subsidized care.
- Link parent to other existing resources in the community, including job-seeking assistance, health and nutrition programs.
- Work with providers so they understand how the subsidy program works and what data must be collected.
- Make payment to providers.
- Collect and report data on a monthly basis so the state can plan future services.