A parent is a child’s first teacher. Pathways LA partners with parents and caregivers to promote strong parent-child relationships and healthy child development. Through one on one assistance, our specialists help parents navigate the child care system, apply for subsidies, and find licensed providers in their area. We offer opportunities for parents to learn more about their child’s development and build family resiliency through our Parent Seminars, Play and Learn Groups, Parent Cafes and Family Events.

OUR MISSION
Pathways LA strengthens low-income and vulnerable working families, promotes high quality early care and education services for children of all abilities, develops knowledgeable early care providers and promotes economically resilient communities.

Our Philosophy
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Child care providers are the cornerstone to high quality Early Childhood Education and act as pillars of the community, serving children over multiple generations. Quality child care has been proven to enhance academic achievement, increase earning potential, create better health outcomes, reduce crime, and lead to fewer children and families living in poverty. Recognizing this crucial influence of providers, our child development experts train them to be leaders in the industry and deliver the best care for children. We help providers obtain their Family Child Care Home License and offer professional development on topics including Child Growth and Development, Trauma Informed Care, Business Development, Nutrition, and Children with Special Needs. We also provide individualized coaching and technical assistance, as well as access to cutting edge resources and funding opportunities.
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Public policy has a tremendous impact on the lives of our children, affecting the availability, cost and quality of their child care options. Currently only 1 in 9 children in California have access to child care. Pathways LA aims to expand quality affordable child care services for our most vulnerable communities through targeted policy advocacy. Through conversations with neighborhood associations, providers, families and community members, we outline the specific needs our system must incorporate to ensure that children receive a quality learning experience. Community volunteers then join us in advising legislators on the public policy implications that impact the child care industry, advocating for the most at-risk families in our community, and encouraging investment in Early Childhood Education.
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Pathways LA has been a big help for my family. I work full-time and my husband is disabled. I am able to provide for my family and move my career forward because of you.