To address this urgent need, families in Humboldt County now have additional support through the Humboldt Child Care Stabilization Fund Parent Subsidy. The program provides one-time payments of $600 for part-time care and $1,200 for full-time care for parents with children under the age of five who are enrolled in child care or preschool. The payments are made directly to licensed child care providers, ensuring funds go toward covering the cost of care. In spring 2022, the Humboldt County Board of Supervisors allocated $4.86 million of State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (SLFRF) to support the county’s child care industry. “This program provides immediate relief for families while also strengthening our child care system,” said North Edge Program Director, Susan Seaman.