Los Angeles (LA) County, California, and other resources are provided for early care and education (ECE) centers and family child care homes in the LA area to support their wildfire recovery efforts. 

County of Los Angeles: 

• The Office for the Advancement of Early Care and Education  (OAECE) | LA County Department of Public Health: The OAECE is one of the lead agencies coordinating and supporting child care and early learning programs impacted by the wildfires. https://childcare.lacounty.gov/.
  • Resources for Families and Communities | Wildfires 2025: OAECE provides wildfire resources and support for childcare and ECE programs, families, and communities affected by the LA wildfires, including relief grants for small businesses and workers, community recovery centers, child care programs, and mental health support. https://childcare.lacounty.gov/resources/#fire
  • Returning to a Child Care Facility After a Wildfire: This is a great resource for child care programs preparing to open after a wildfire located on the OAECE website. There is information on cleaning up ash and debris, using protective gear, cleaning techniques, and monitoring air quality. https://childcare.lacounty.gov/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Returning-to-a...
• LA County Recovers | Eaton and Palisades Fire Recovery: LA County Recovers provides regular updates on debris removal, rebuilding resources, a map detailing damaged areas, and assistance programs for residents affected by the Eaton & Palisades Fire, including key deadlines for applying for various relief funds and permits. https://recovery.lacounty.gov/
• Preparing to Return to Your Property After the Fires: Frequently Asked Questions: LA County Recovers provides regular health and safety updates for residents affected by the fires, including waiting for safety inspections, damage assessments, and utility restorations before returning to their properties. https://recovery.lacounty.gov/returning-after-fire-faq/ 
• Incident Response: LA County provides regular updates about the wildfires in Los Angeles County, including evacuation updates, shelter locations, recovery resources, and guidance on finding out if your neighborhood is safe to return. https://lacounty.gov/emergency
• Returning Home After a Fire: These are factsheets on fire recovery, including safety precautions, mental health support, and specific instructions for cleaning, assessing property, and ensuring safe water and septic systems after a fire. http://ph.lacounty.gov/eh/safety/returning-home-after-fire.htm#clean_up
• Fire Safety and Health Information: LA County Public Health provides health advisories, recovery resources, support services for affected residents, and a needs assessment survey to identify ongoing community needs after the Los Angeles wildfires. http://publichealth.lacounty.gov/media/wildfire/ 
• Post-Fire Air, Soil and Water Assessment Plan: LA County Public Health Department provides post-fire air, soil, and water assessment activities for county residents. http://publichealth.lacounty.gov/media/wildfire/post_fire_assessment_pla...
• Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) News: Follow advisories, updates, and other information related to water quality and safety in the city of Los Angeles. https://www.ladwpnews.com/
• South Coast Air Quality Management District (AQMD): Download the app on your mobile device or follow updates and information online in real-time about forecasted air quality in your area; updates are specific to your address. https://www.aqmd.gov/
  • After a Wildfire – Safe Clean-Up (Ash): The fact sheet from South Coast AQMD includes tips on cleaning up ash by wearing protective gear, using water to mist and sweep gently, avoiding leaf blowers, and disposing of ash properly to prevent health issues. https://www.aqmd.gov/docs/default-source/publications/fact-sheets/after-...
  • Map of Current Air Quality: Monitor current air quality in the area by using this interactive map. http://www.aqmd.gov/aqimap
• Child Care Alliance Los Angeles (CCALA): CCALA includes ten partner agencies that deliver services to families and child care providers across LA County. Two of the partner agencies are providing resources and services to families and providers impacted by the wildfires. https://www.ccala.net/ 
  • Options for Learning: This resource provides information including emergency assistance, shelter, mental health support, and fire relief supplies related to the Eaton fires. https://www.optionsforlearning.org/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=4413574&...
  • Connections for Children: This resource provides updates and additional resources related to the Palisades Fires in their Latest News & Updates section. https://www.connectionsforchildren.org/community/latest-news.html/articl...

California State Agencies  

• Updated Information on the Los Angeles Wildfires: The California Government webpage provides resources, updates, and information on many recovery services for those impacted by the Los Angeles Wildfires. https://www.ca.gov/LAfires/  
• California Department of Public Health, Disaster Recovery Checklist: This great checklist provides resources and services for health, food, housing, social services, individual assistance, insurance claims, employment, business assistance, and more. It can be used for homes and businesses, including child care programs. https://www.ca.gov/docs/disaster-recovery-center-checklist.pdf

Other Resources:

American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP)

• Wildfires: What Parents Need to Know: The AAP provides guides for parents on preparing, responding, and recovering from a wildfire, including protecting children from smoke exposure and addressing both physical and emotional health impacts. https://www.healthychildren.org/English/safety-prevention/at-home/Pages/...

Facilities Fund

• LIIF Fund - Facilities Fund Management: LIIF works with ECE programs in the Los Angeles area through grantmaking and technical assistance to build, expand and/or renovate facilities. https://www.liifund.org/strategic-priorities/early-child-care-and-educat...