2025 LA Fire Resources

California Department of Social Services (CDSS) Community Care Licensing Division (CDSS) Child Care Program (CCP):

  • PIN 25-05-CCP - FAQs Additional Information Regarding Emergency Waivers
  • PIN 25-04-CCLD - Fee Waivers In Response To The January 2025 Fires And Windstorm Conditions In Los Angeles And Ventura Counties
  • PIN 25-02-CCP - Governor's Proclamation of a State of Emergency and Implementation of Waivers 
  • PIN 25-01-CCLD - Winter Storm Preparedness has helpful resources for any disaster.
  • PIN 24-06-CCLD - Everbridge Notification System to Notify Licensees and Providers of Disasters and Emergencies.
  • PIN 23-13-CCLD - Preparation for Extreme Heat, Public Safety Power Shutoffs, and Wildfire Emergencies.

Additional Resources:

Two Cleanup Options

  1. No Out-of-Pocket Cost
    Enroll in a government-managed and funded program by submitting a Right-of-Entry form to the county granting access to your property.
    • State-managed cleanup has no out-of-pocket costs for property owners.
    • Rigorous protocols and testing during the state clean-up help prevent toxic debris from endangering your community’s air, water, and land.
  2. Homeowner Expense
    Conduct the cleanup yourself or hire a private contractor at your expense by enrolling in your county’s alternative private cleanup program.
    • Hire and manage a private contractor at your own expense to meet debris cleanup standards and safety protocols.
    • environmental approval before contractors begin work.
    • and environmental rules before and during cleanup
  • 211LA and Airbnb.org are partnering to offer free temporary housing for residents displaced or forced to evacuate due to the devastating wildfires in Los Angeles County. Visit https://211la.org/LA-Wildfires and scroll toward the middle of the site under the heading “Airbnb.org Support for Those Affected by Wildfires.” You will find eligibility criteria and other important information.
  • The Red Cross of Los Angeles County: Disaster relief services including shelter, food, and emotional support.
  • Unhoused Emergency Shelter

Los Angeles Regional Small Business Legal Aid Program provides free legal services to qualified small businesses on a number of legal issues such as review of commercial leases, assistance in communicating with landlords, reviewing insurance policies, navigating insurance claims, among other services. For more information, visit lalegalhelp.org or call 1-866-375-9511.

Contact Us

LA Wildfires Information and Resources: ChildCareAdvocatesProgram@dss.ca.gov

Community Care Licensing Division
Child Care Licensing Program

744 P Street
Sacramento, CA 95814
Phone: (916) 651-6040

Child Care Advocates - (916) 654-1541

PDF of Child Care Licensing Regional Offices

CCLD Complaint Hotline

If you see something, let us know!

To file a complaint regarding a state licensed community care facility , child care facility, or home care organization, visit our Complaint Hotline Page for contact information and more.

 

CCLD Services and Notifications