LA Family Support

Our hearts break for the thousands of Angelenos who have lost their homes, schools, and cherished community spaces to these devastating fires. In times of profound loss, even small gestures of support matter. We want to help families maintain some sense of stability by providing up to 3 days of child care, camps, or nannies* to those affected by the fires. If you're a parent or guardian in need of child care or camps during this difficult time, please fill out the form below. We're here for you, Los Angeles ❤️. We will also be updating this page with resources for our local families.

Please also read a letter by Bumo co-founder Joan Nguyen here.

About This Initiative

The fires that have swept through Los Angeles have left an indelible mark on our community. Countless families have lost their homes, their children's schools, and the daily routines that give structure to family life. As parents ourselves, we know that in times of crisis, having a safe, nurturing space for children isn't just helpful – it's essential for both parents and little ones.

That's why we've created this initiative to offer up to 3 days of child care for little kids and camps for big kids to families affected by the fires. This support can be used for child care, microschools, or camps – whatever works best for your family's needs. We want to help restore some sense of normalcy for our littlest Angelenos during this challenging time.

Matching is subject to availability but we will do the best we can. Even though we cannot restore your daycare or school, we hope a few days of normalcy, around other children will help your family.

We're committed to standing with our LA community as we begin to heal and rebuild together.

A LETTER FROM JOAN, BUMO CO-FOUNDER

On January 8, 2025, my family lost our home in Altadena. We did what we could, desperately grasping onto a sliver of hope that the fires would not reach the home we moved into as newlyweds and later raised two amazing little beings, Reagan (8) and Elliott (6). Later that day, we found out that our beloved school, St. Mark's—where the children met their best friends, and we met our own best friends—also burned to the ground. Along with it went our local club, Altadena Town and Country Club, where the children practiced swimming, learned tennis, and even gleefully ran amok on the lawns. There, too, we forged beautiful friendships.

Our home, our school, and our club were vestiges of normalcy for us, and all three are now but ash and ember. I saw other schools, preschools, and daycares also burn to the ground. Even though I could not bring back the special ornament with which my husband proposed to me from the ash, the Christmas presents from Santa that the kids barely got to play with, or the heaps of photos we forgot while grabbing things in the pitch darkness with the wind howling and fire ablaze in the background, I wanted to do something to somehow help my community.

In my despair, I felt an overwhelming urge to cope with this grief by doing something to help give the children some semblance of calm and continuity.

This initiative is dedicated to the beautiful families of Los Angeles—my beautiful neighbors, the Wiggins, the Perez, and the Foster families, the wonderful St. Mark's and ATCC community, and my friends who also saw their homes perish. I love you all so deeply, and I wrap my arms around you in this letter.

Big hugs,
Joan

FAQs for the LA Family Support Initiative

Complete form here.

Who is eligible for this program?
Families in Los Angeles who have been directly affected by the recent fires and need child care or camp services can apply for support.

What is included in the support?
Eligible families will receive scholarships to access up to 3 days of child care or camps, which can be used as either half-day or full-day sessions.

When can I use the child care or camp days?
Days of care can be booked between January 10th and the last day of January, provided the form is completed by January 17th, 5 PM PST. Bookings are subject to availability.

How do I apply?
Simply fill out the form on this page by January 17th, 5 PM PST. Be sure to provide accurate contact information so we can confirm your eligibility and help you schedule care.

Can I reschedule or cancel my child care or camp days?
Unfortunately, sessions cannot be rescheduled or redeemed for future dates. Canceled sessions are non-refundable and cannot be credited toward additional days.

Which providers are participating in this program?
We are proud to partner with local child care centers, microschools, and camps on www.bumo.com. Additional providers may be added as the program progresses. Locations that we've verified are open right now are listed at www.bumo.com/la

Are there any costs involved?
No. This initiative is fully funded to provide support to families at no cost to them.

What is the deadline to apply?
The deadline to fill out the form is January 17th, 5 PM PST.

What should I do if I need additional resources or support?
We will continue to update this page with resources for local families. Please check back regularly for information on other support options available in our community.

I don't need care but I want to volunteer. How can I sign up?
We are so grateful to anyone willing to volunteer to help families access free child care with Bumo. You can sign up here.

Who can I contact for more information?
If you have questions or need assistance, please reach out to our support team at 650.689.3043.

We are here for you, Los Angeles ❤️. Together, we can rebuild and support one another during this challenging time.