Waiting for Change
125 parents on the waiting list in California participated in a survey designed to learn about the impact of being on the waiting list for child care. This brief report details the findings from that survey.
2019 Child Care Budget Analysis
Governor Newsom unveiled his 2019-20 budget proposal last week, signaling a strong commitment to children, families, and the communities in which they live. He proposes 500 million one-time dollars to the child care budget, to go towards improving child care facilities, child care workforce development, and developing a plan to increase access to subsidized child care.
Network's Response to Governor Newsom's Budget Proposal
Governor Newsom started out his budget press conference today saying that although it may be cliche, his proposed budget is indeed a moral document. We join other advocates in applauding the very clear statement this proposed budget makes: this Governor is ready to prioritize the health and well-being of Californians, especially those who are struggling the most.
Legislative Update 12/7/18
While the Public Policy Committee won't begin reviewing bills and deciding our positions until after the new year, I want to give you a heads up on a handful of bills introduced this week that we will surely be tracking.