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• Issue Brief

  Two California Families, Two Futures: The Real Cost of Federal Budget Cuts

  key takeaway Republican federal budget proposals threaten critical programs for California families — like Head Start and afterschool care — while offering tax breaks to the wealthiest 1%, putting children’s well-being and working parents’ economic security at risk. The federal government funds critical programs and services for California’s families that benefit children across the state, … Continued
  
  Child Care & Preschool

  Federal Policy
• Issue Brief

  Higher Wages for Early Care and Education Workers Builds a Stronger System

  key takeaway Higher wages for early care and education workers in California are essential to expanding affordable child care, supporting families’ economic security, and addressing long-standing workforce inequities rooted in racial and gender disparities. Access to affordable, nurturing early care and education (ECE) is critical for families’ economic security and positive child development. California’s ECE … Continued
  Child Care & Preschool
• Fact Sheet

  California Funding Trends for Early Care & Education Programs

  Over the last sixteen years, California’s early care and education (ECE) system has gone through numerous milestones that have been reflected in state funding. California’s families and child care and preschool providers depend on this funding for access to affordable care and wages to sustain their businesses. Looking back at funding trends over time reveals … Continued
  Child Care & Preschool
• Fact Sheet

  The Unmet Need for Child Care Remains Staggeringly High

  Child care and development programs administered by the California Department of Social Services are critical for supporting California’s families with affording child care that meets their needs. Funding for child care programs has increased since the Great Recession. Given this increase, a greater proportion of children eligible for subsidized child care are being served. In … Continued
  Child Care & Preschool
• Report

  Invirtiendo en Familias: Expandiendo el Acceso al Cuidado Infantil en el Condado de Monterey

  Read this publication in English. A las familias de California les cuesta un gran esfuerzo poder pagar el cuidado infantil, lo cual exacerba los desafíos del costo de vida en un entorno de tasas de pobreza elevadísimas. Específicamente, si no cuenta con acceso a cuidado infantil subsidiado por el estado, una madre soltera en California … Continued
  Child Care & Preschool
• Report

  Investing in Families: Expanding Child Care Access in Monterey County

  key takeaway California families face steep child care costs, with a single mother spending 61% of her income without subsidized care. In 2022, only 11% of eligible children received state subsidized care, highlighting a critical gap. Expanding subsidized spaces and tailoring solutions to diverse local needs, as seen in Monterey County, are essential for addressing … Continued
  Child Care & Preschool
• Fact Sheet

  California’s Child Care Crisis: High Unmet Need and Regional Disparities

  Access to affordable child care remains a challenge for families with low incomes in California. Despite decades of effort, a large gap between supply and demand persists. In 2015, 85% of eligible children lacked access to subsidized child care, a figure that grew to 89% in 2017 and remained the same in 2022. This means … Continued
  Child Care & Preschool
• Report

  State Preschool Enrollment & Opportunity to Serve More California Families

  Despite California’s efforts to expand preschool access, many children, particularly those from low-income families and children of color, are missing out on these crucial early learning opportunities.
  Child Care & Preschool
• Fact Sheet

  California’s Child Care System Serves Only a Fraction of Eligible Children

  California has a significant unmet need for affordable child care, with only a fraction of eligible children receiving subsidized care. The state needs to make significant and sustainable investments in expanding subsidized child care options, particularly for infants and toddlers.
  Child Care & Preschool
• Fact Sheet

  Aumento de acceso a los programas de aprendizaje y cuidado infantil de California

  Read this publication in English. El paquete del presupuesto de 2023-24 incluye varios avances de políticas clave para el aprendizaje y el cuidado infantil. Estos avances ayudarán a expandir el acceso a los programas de aprendizaje y cuidado infantil en California y aumentará temporariamente las tasas de pago de los proveedores de estos servicios. La … Continued
  Child Care & Preschool
• Fact Sheet

  Creating Greater Access to California’s Early Learning and Care Programs

  California’s 2023-24 budget includes $78.4 million for permanent family fee reform, eliminating fees for families below 75% of the state median income and capping fees at 1% for other families.
  Child Care & Preschool
• Report

  Early Learning & Care: Building Opportunity for California Families

  California’s early learning and care system can be improved by expanding access to affordable and reliable programs that meet families’ needs.
  Child Care & Preschool