Since 1981, Choices for Children’s Alternative Payment Program has utili
zed state and federal funds to provide parents in El Dorado and Alpine Counties with financial assistance for child care services. Eligibility for the alternative payment program is determined by the guidelines set by the State Department of Education, Child Development Division. Parents must meet income requirements and have a need for child care while they work, look for employment, attend training or participate in CalWORKs activities. Parents who are incapacitated or who have children at risk of abuse or neglect are also eligible.
Our child care counselors assist families in identifying child care and other community services that meet the specific needs of the child and family. Our staff and resources encompass both the Western Slope and South Lake Tahoe in El Dorado County and Alpine County for the families we serve. Parents can choose public or private licensed child care programs, licensed family day care homes or providers legally exempt from licensing.
Choices for Children in El Dorado County is the administrator of the Centralized Eligibility List which is a combined full county web based list that connects income eligible families to all child development funded programs throughout the county, including State Preschool.
In Loving Memory of Terry Hill
On Friday, December 12, 2008, at 8:00 am Terry peacefully passed away in her home in El Dorado Hills. She had pancreatic cancer and courageously fought for her life for a full year.
Many of you knew Terry as the Subsidy Counselor from Choices for Children in Cameron Park. She was known as a compassionate person who always went above and beyond to help her clients. She was one of the senior staff at CfC and worked for the agency for 10 years. Terry’s cheerful attitude and beautiful smile would light up the office each day. She dedicated her career to making a difference in the lives of children and families.
Terry is survived by her husband Tony Hill, son Anthony Hill and mother Dixie Lopez. Terry will be greatly missed.
Memorial services will be held at Green Valley Mortuary, 3004 Alexandrite Drive, Rescue CA 95672 Saturday Dec 20, 2008 viewing at 10:00 am and service at 11:00 am.