Rose Padilla Johnson has served the San Leandro community for over 25 years in her role as CEO of the nonprofit Davis Street Community Center. In 2017, Rose Padilla Johnson received a Community Impact LAB award in recognition of the impact her work and support have had on children and families in need. Today, the Davis Street Community Center is a trusted resource for thousands of parents who are enrolled in CalWORKs and seeking affordable child care.
Participants in California’s welfare-to-work program can qualify for subsidized child care through the CalWORKs child care voucher program. The program is flexible and allows parents to choose the type of care program they want to arrange for their children. The purpose of the program is to help parents secure their employment situation and move towards financial stability.
Families making less than 70 percent of the State Median Income Level with children between the ages of newborn to 12 years old can qualify for CalWORKs Vouchers. These vouchers can be used to defray the cost of afterschool enrichment programs, center-based daycare, or private home child care. The CalWORKs voucher program also extends care coverage for children who require special accommodations until age 18.
