Families received subsidized care, with tuition partially or fully covered based on income, while providers gained access to coaching, resources, and operational support. In 2022, only one in nine California children eligible for subsidized child care actually received services, underscoring the need for programs that expand access. By providing subsidized child care, the program serves asa foundation for family stability and opportunity. "The Upwards FCCHEN program makes public child care subsidies easier to access," said Jessa Santangelo, VP of Business Development and Community Impact at Upwards. "Families can apply quickly, get care when they need it, and focus on getting or keeping employment without worrying about child care.