Parents and caregivers, you are not alone. We are here to help.
Whether you’re exhausted trying to work from home while managing virtual learning, juggling caregiving for an elderly relative, dealing with job loss, or all of the above — you are not alone in this struggle. Millions of people, mostly women, are going through this unfair burden.
Below you will find links to organizations providing information on legal rights for parents and caregivers, ways to advocate for better government policies, financial support, and more.
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This resource was created by The California Work & Family Coalition. We are a member of the national Paid Leave for All movement led by Family Values at Work.
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Resources and Support
A national nonprofit network of 27 states advocating for paid leave for all. They provide helpful paid leave, paid sick days, and childcare information.
Information for your state. Learn more.
Your rights under emergency coronavirus response laws. Learn more.
Paid sick days and paid leave resources. Learn more.
A national nonprofit advocacy organization that uses the power of the law to advance justice for workers, so they can care for themselves and their loved ones without jeopardizing their economic security. Learn more.
Workplace Rights Hub: a state-by-state legal guide to asserting your rights for workers caring for yourself and your loved ones. Learn more.
How to Survive Pregnancy & Parenting in the Workplace. Learn more.
State and Local Paid Sick Time Laws FAQs. Learn more.
YWCA USA is one of the oldest and largest women’s organizations in the nation, serving over 2 million women, girls, and their families. Today, they combine programming and advocacy in order to generate institutional change in three key areas: racial justice and civil rights, empowerment and economic advancement of women and girls, and health and safety of women and girls. Services they provide include domestic violence services for women and families, anti-racism training, child care services, and opportunities for advocacy. Learn more.
The YMCA, also called “the Y,” is the leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community by connecting all people to their potential, purpose and each other. Working locally, we focus on empowering young people, improving health and well-being and inspiring action in and across communities.
Childcare: The YMCAs are providing staff-supervised remote learning spaces. Learn more.
Food: hundreds of YMCAs nationwide are providing free grab-and-go meals. Learn More.
Find a YMCA near you. Learn more.
Supporting women through the transition between becoming a mother and returning to work. Learn more.
AARP provides resources and support for caregivers nationwide. Learn more.
An organization providing services to family caregivers of adults with physical and cognitive impairments, such as Parkinson’s, stroke, Alzheimer’s and other types of dementia. Our services include assessment, care planning, direct care skills, wellness programs, respite services, and legal/financial consultation vouchers.
A nonprofit organization dedicated to advocating for policies that value and support caregivers. Learn more.
California-Based Resources
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The California Work & Family Coalition
A California-based statewide alliance of community organizations, unions, non-profits, and individuals dedicated to helping parents, caregivers, and families thrive through paid leave education and policy advocacy. Learn more.
The California Breastfeeding Coalition
A grassroots coalition of community breastfeeding organizations improving the health and well-being of Californians by working to protect, promote, and support breastfeeding. Learn more.
BreastfeedLA is dedicated to improving the health and wellbeing of infants and families through education, outreach, and advocacy to promote and support breastfeeding. Learn more.
The California Partnership to End Domestic Violence
Representing over 1,000 advocates, organizations and allied groups, The Partnership is dedicated to public policy, communications, and capacity-building efforts to help prevent domestic violence and advance social change through intervention strategies. Learn more.
Center on Policy Initiatives (California)
Information on housing, medical care, paid sick leave and worker rights in California. Learn More.
Legal Aid at Work (California)
A nonprofit organization providing free legal services to low-income workers in California. Learn more.
