What you can get
Possible help paying approved child-care costs
Who it's for
Lower-income Riverside County families needing qualifying child care
What you need to know
- Children are generally younger than 13; the program checks exceptions.
- Family income and need-for-care rules apply.
- Joining the eligibility list does not guarantee an immediate place.
More details and sources
Full program information
Official program name: Riverside County subsidized child-care assistance
Benefits and limits
Help paying eligible child-care costs through the California Alternative Payment Program.
Full requirements
For low-income families meeting the program's eligibility and child-care need criteria, generally with children younger than 13; the provider screens any age exceptions. Apply to the Early Care and Education Eligibility List; families are prioritized by eligibility rather than guaranteed immediate placement. Parents can choose qualifying licensed centers, family child-care homes or approved license-exempt care, subject to program rules.
Read the program's requirements Checked Oct 30, 2026
Key requirements, not the complete provider checklist. Final eligibility, address and funding decisions belong to the provider.
Other conditions
The same provider page explains separate CalWORKs Stage 2/3 and Riverside Hybrid options with different rules. Ask intake staff which program fits your household; this listing does not promise simultaneous awards.
Availability and area
Provider confirmation needed
Listed by the provider. Confirm current enrollment, appointments or funding with the provider; participation and assistance require its review.
Riverside County program with coverage that includes eligible Desert Hot Springs households; all other household, property and funding rules still apply.
Areas listed in the source
Desert Hot Springs
Where this information comes from
Riverside County Office of Education - official program information
Information collected Oct 30, 2026.
Direct official-source review on October 30, 2026. This listing summarizes the program; the provider decides eligibility and approval.
DHSed is an independent guide. The program makes the final decision about help, amounts and rules.