Support Programs

The Kids in Care program reimburses regulated child care providers for caring for children while parents engage in formal job search activities.
Providers can be reimbursed for up to 150 hours of drop in child care for each Kids in Care family they provide care for.

Utah State Child Care Assistance Program helps families cover the cost of child care. The amount of child care subsidy is determined based on several factors and may not cover the total cost of child care; parents are responsible to pay child care providers for all costs incurred.

Visit Child Care Licensing's website to find out more about Types of Child Care Facilities from Licensed Centers to Family, Friend, & Neighbor (FFN) providers.
You can also find out if a child care provider has had any substantiated complaints or file a complaint by visiting their website.

Utah's Child Care Quality System is a quality rating and improvement system for child care programs. Learn more on their website.

Child Care Aware is a national organization with resources that can help you choose and pay for child care.

CHIP is a state health insurance plan for children. Many working Utah families who don't have health insurance qualify for CHIP. Qualifications are based upon income and family size.

Many Family Support Centers in the region offer crisis nurseries. Once you have pre-registered with one, you can use the crisis nursery when you have job interviews, doctor appointments or if you really need some timeout. You can find a location near you on the Family Support Center website.

The Baby Watch Early Intervention Program (BWEIP) strives to enhance early growth and development in infants and toddlers, who have developmental delays or disabilities or both, by providing individualized support and services to the child and their family.

Head Start provides comprehensive education, health, nutrition, and family services to those who meet certain financial guidelines.
Families in Davis County can visit the Davis School District website.
Families in Weber County can visit the Ogden Weber Community Action Partnership website.

Help Me Grow Utah is an information and referral network that provides parents with the knowledge and resources you need to make a difference in your child's life.

PCAU offers prevention programs to students, faculty, parents and community members to help reduce instances of child abuse in all forms.

The Children's Service Society has groups and programs that support grandparents raising grandchildren.

United Way 211 is a statewide service that connects people to important health, human and community service programs including: emergency food pantries, rental assistance, public health clinics, child care resources, support groups, legal aid and a variety of nonprofit and government agencies.

The mission of the Utah Parent Center is to assist parents in helping their children, youth and young adults with all disabilities to live included, productive lives as members of the community.