Los Angeles Recovery and Investment in Service of Early Care & Education (LA RISE) Fund

Launched in April 2025 by the Low Income Investment Fund, the Los Angeles RISE Fund provides recoverable grants of up to $50,000 and technical assistance to help early care and education providers rebuild, reopen, and continue serving children ages 0–5. The RISE Fund aims to restore and strengthen child care infrastructure in the communities most deeply affected by disaster, ensuring families have safe, high-quality care as they rebuild their lives.

This project was made possible through generous support from the Heising-Simons Foundation, the California Community Foundation, and the Ballmer Group, FireAid, along with LA Rise funding that supports community recovery and resilience efforts. Together, these investments help strengthen local capacity and advance long-term recovery across impacted communities.

7,389 total ECE programs in LA County.

503 child care programs located in burn areas.

40 child care programs completely destroyed.

1,842 child care spaces lost in the Eaton and Palisades fires.

As of January 2026, 94 providers have applied for funding through LA RISE, totaling $4.05 million.

24 grants have been approved and $846,777 distributed.

12 Centers

12 Family Child Care programs

Funds may be used for both immediate recovery assistance & long-term rebuilding efforts. Grant uses include:

  • Remediation, construction & cleaning

  • Fire mitigation, such as fire suppression systems​

  • Green-building upgrades​

  • Building permits and fees​

  • Program materials​

  • Furniture, fixtures and equipment​

  • Children’s outdoor environment​

  • Rent or mortgage payments​

  • Insurance deductibles​

  • Trauma-informed care/mental health resources​

  • Funding to bridge insurance, FEMA or other disaster payments

  • "This past year has indeed been extraordinarily challenging. The fire devastated not only our physical facilities but disrupted the lives of the children and families who depend on us, as well as our dedicated staff who lost their workplace. The recovery process has been far more complex and prolonged than we initially anticipated, involving countless decisions about rebuilding, relocating, and reimagining how we can best serve our community moving forward."

    — Palisades Jewish Early Childhood Center

  • "This has been a living nightmare. Not only did my extended family lose their homes and daycare, schools in the fire, but I also lost a very dear and close client, which has left a deep impact on my heart. Your compassion, encouragement, and support have meant more to me than you know. Thank you again for standing by me during such a challenging season. I am truly grateful for all that you do."

    — Cynthia Williams, Family Child Care provider

  • “My home was more than just my residence; it was central to my livelihood and a trusted resource for local families.”

    — Clark Family Child Care, Altadena

  • “Without family child care homes, working parents have nowhere to turn. The recovery of our neighborhood depends on early care and education.”

    — Williams Family Child Care, Pasadena