Child Care Matters: Built to Break - Available Now!

Season one of our podcast is now live. Join us on this 8-episode journey through the system of systems that is child care in the United States as we explore why care is so hard to find, how the system has been set up to fail, and what we can do to fix it.

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Bridgecare

Learn how to use BridgeCare

Not sure where to start? Enjoy this comprehensive resource library for families and providers.

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Tutorials for families

Using the Search Portal

Follow these three simple steps to search for child care and/or early education providers near you.

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Navigating Search Results

Learn how to interpret provider information, narrow your search with a variety of filters, and find results on the map.

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Creating a Family Account

Create your free BridgeCare account to complete and communicate about applications, upload documentation, view status updates, and save your provider preferences.

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Creating a List of Favorite Providers

Narrow down your options and save yourself some time by favoriting the providers that look like the best fit for your needs.

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Provider Messaging and Tour Requests

Now that you've identified some providers that look like they could be a good fit, it's time to reach out and take the next step.

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Creating a New Application or Returning to an Existing Application

Learn how to navigate your Family Portal Dashboard to create and submit new applications or return to applications you previously started.

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Uploading Documents to Your Application

Easily upload supporting documentation when needed by following these steps.

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