Los Angeles Fire Resources

Los Angeles Fire Resources

Posted on by Carlos Dubon

Our thoughts and prayers are with those families and early learning programs and staff affected by the recent wildfires.  QSLA will continue to be a support for you during this unimaginable and challenging time.  We hope you can use this page to find support for families, staff, and yourselves with the resources and opportunities listed below. Share these links with those who may need them! If you know of other resources to be added, please e-mail them to Comms@qualitystartla.org.

Relief Funding Opportunities

The Los Angeles County Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) is in partnership with the City of Los Angeles Economic and Workforce Development Department (EWDD) to support businesses, nonprofits, and workers impacted by the Windstorm and Wildfires of January 2025. Applications are now open from February 6 to February 24, 2025.

Apply Here!

¡Inscríbete aquí!

Learn How to Apply: The County’s and City’s technical assistance partners are available to offer one-on-one grant application assistance.

Join an upcoming webinar on February 11th and February 12th:

LA Region Small Business Relief Fund Community Webinars

LA Region Worker Relief Fund Community Webinars

The County’s and City’s technical assistance partners are available to offer one-on-one grant application assistance. Join an upcoming webinar on February 11th and February 12th.

Home Based Child Care Emergency Fund: This fund, established by Home Grown, provides immediate, unrestricted cash assistance to providers/caregivers impacted by severe weather and national disasters to meet immediate health and safety needs (shelter, food, medical, psychosocial support), address immediate threats to continued operations (repairs, utilities), etc.

  • Award amount: $500 per provider, one time payment, available on a first-come, first-served basis and contingent on availability of funds
  • Application: Available in English and Spanish, mobile friendly, 15 minutes
  • Eligibility: Operating an FFN, FCC providing care to one or more children on Dec. 15, 2024, reside in LA County in a zip code that had an evacuation warning or order as a result of the Jan. 2025 LA Fires, have a need for resources as a result of the disaster that will not be covered by insurance or other reimbursements.

Join Public Counsel’s Weekly “Recovery After the Fires: Free Legal Webinar Series for Consumers & Homeowners”

Public Counsel and partner organizations are offering a free know-your-rights webinar series for people impacted by the fires. Focused on homeowner and consumer issues, these sessions provide information to help you navigate the recovery process, manage financial challenges, and make informed decisions during this critical time.

📅 Every Wednesday & Thursday, 5:30 PM, Jan 29 – Feb 20
💻 Join on Zoom: bit.ly/KnowYourRights-Fire
📌 Add to Your Calendar: http://evt.to/euoohehmw

🌍 Interpretation in ASL, Spanish, and English CART provided.

Click here to download the flyer for weekly topics in English & Spanish

   

Ways To Help

  • The Pasadena Educational Foundation (PEF), in collaboration with PUSD, is stepping in to assist and has reactivated its pased.org/responsefund. Contributions will help address immediate needs and ensure resources reach our schools and families as they navigate this crisis. PEF is providing support through fundraising, mobilizing volunteers, and coordinating with community partners to address immediate needs and deliver resources where they will have the greatest impact.
  • MALAN Fire and Wind Storm Resources:  This link includes donation drive locations, shelters, free meals, and more across LA County
  • CALHHS Emergency Resource Guide

General Emergency Resources

Recursos en español:

Chinese translation available/有中文翻譯網站 :

 

Financial Resources

  • Alliance for a Better Community announced the Fuerza Fund to meet the needs of those immediately impacted by the fires. To apply for assistance, click here.
  • The state of California also maintains an online hub to help individuals and businesses apply for recovery funds and stay up-to-date on the latest updates. Stay informed
  • Catalyst California and partners are hosting donation drives across LA to support the needs of low-income community members who’ve been affected. View the four locations
  • Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP): Visit the LIHEAP
    website to learn more about assistance for eligible low-income households to
    meet their immediate home heating and/or cooling needs: Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program
  • California LifeLine: Visit the California LifeLine program for information on
    discounted home phone and cell phone services to qualified households: Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program
  • The United States (U.S.) Small Business Administration: Visit the U.S. Small
    Business Administration to learn more about their disaster loans programs: Small Business Administration

Health & Safety Resources

Returning Home:

Shelter Resources

Food & Supplies

  • PUSD Grab and Go Meal Sites: Grab & Go for PUSD
  • The Clergy Community Coalition has arranged for Convoy of Hope to deliver two trailer trucks with essential items such as water, hygiene, and non-perishable food for PUSD students, families, and staff.
  • Find Local Food Banks In Your Area: Los Angeles Food Bank
  • PUSD Fire Relief Website: Please check pusd.us/firerelief for updated information and resources, including meals, childcare, mental health services, and community updates.

 

Child Care Options for Affected Families

  • LA County Parks and Recreation Care Camps: To support families impacted by the Eaton fire, LA County Parks Care Camps will provide youth and teens with a supportive space for fun and recreation including music, arts and crafts, sports activities and field trips to the LA County Natural History Museum, La Brea Tar Pits, Dodger Stadium, & more. Breakfast, snacks, and lunch will be provided daily; teens will also get supper. Dates: Monday-Friday, Jan 13-31, 2025 for youth age 5-12, teens aged 13-17.
  • San Gabriel Valley/Pasadena/Altadena/Sierra Madre:  Click the link for a list of programs offering child care services to first responders, affected families, and essential workers.  Programs vary in each of children they can care for, hours of operation, etc.
  • YMCA Child Care:  ALL YMCA locations are offering childcare for children of first responders, essential workers and children of families who were displaced, evacuated or lost property, or who cannot attend school because their school has closed for the day.
    • This program is being offered at no-cost.
    • Children must be at least 4 years and 9 months old to attend the program and must be in grades TK-8th.
    • Space is limited. Contact afterschool@ymcaLA.org to learn more and sign up.

Talking to Children about the Fires

Family Resources:

 

Updates from CDE, CDSS, and the Governor's Office

  • Executive Order-State of Emergency:  This Executive Order N-17-25, issued by the Governor’s Office, declares a State of Emergency for Los Angeles and Ventura Counties due to fire and windstorm conditions and details the requirements and deadlines that being paused, waived or revised for child care providers as a result.
  • CDSS: PIN 25-02-CCP: PIN 25-02-CCP notifies child care licensees and providers of the Governor’s Proclamation of a State of Emergency and Executive Orders authorizing the Director of the Department to waive licensing requirements in order to directly respond to the needs of child care facilities and providers impacted by the January 2025, fires in Los Angeles and Ventura Counties. This PIN also implements waivers for certain licensing statutes and regulations.