About ECE Voices

Your voice shapes the future. Advocacy means coming together to strengthen early childhood education and reframe how society values childcare. At EveryChild California, ECE Voices is our grassroots advocacy network, elevating the voices of center-based providers to influence policy and strengthen early learning across the state. By uniting our stories, we don’t just influence policies—we bring attention to overlooked issues and drive solutions that uplift children, families, educators, and California’s economy.
Supported by the Tides Foundation.

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Training Calendar

Build your skills. Grow your leadership. Make your voice heard.

ECE Voices offers a year-round calendar of trainings designed to meet you where you are, whether you're brand new to advocacy or ready to lead. Each session is practical, interactive and focused on giving educators the tools and confidence to influence policy. 

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  • Check back monthly for updated trainings and events.
  • Sessions are open to all ECE Voices members (Leads and General Members).
  • Most trainings are virtual and recorded for later viewing.
  • Select in-person opportunities are offered regionally, with an annual Advocacy Day.
What to Expect
  • Monthly Lead Meetings – Skill-building, strategy, and peer learning for ECE Voices Leads.
  • Advocacy 101 – Plain-language introduction to how bills and budgets work in California, and how to get involved.
  • Storytelling for Change – Learn how to share your experience in a way that moves decision-makers.
  • Rapid Response Actions – Pop-up trainings that prepare you to take timely action on urgent campaigns.
  • Legislator Engagement - Tips and Practices for visits, testimony and Capitol presence
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Regional Networks

ECE Voices Regional Networks unite educators and advocates in each of California's 11 regions. By sharing local experiences and solutions, we strengthen advocacy and ensure every region helps shape the future of early learning.

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Connect

Join the statewide grassroots network for educators to influence policy.

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Lead

Build advocacy skills, leadership pathways, and ensure your voice is heard in statewide decisions.

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Act

Members share stories, take quick actions, and connect local voices to statewide campaigns.

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Impact

Elevates educators at the Capitol, advances equity, and drives real policy change.

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Frequently Asked Questions

EveryChild California is here to support you every step of the way, including answering your first questions!

ECE Voices is EveryChild California’s grassroots advocacy network, created to amplify the voices of early childhood educators and advocates. It connects local stories to statewide policy change.
All early learning and care professionals, administrators, and advocates are welcome — whether you are new to advocacy or already engaged in policy work. Our focus is on elevating the center-based voice. 
Leads help organize locally, connect members, and guide advocacy strategies. General Members take quick actions, share stories, and participate in events and trainings.
Leads commit about 3–4 hours a month. General Members can participate as little as 10–20 minutes for rapid actions or more if they want to attend trainings and events.
Members receive clear, jargon-free updates, advocacy toolkits, and access to trainings. Leads also get onboarding, monthly meetings, and mentorship opportunities.
No! ECE Voices is designed to build your skills step by step. Many members start with no prior advocacy experience.
By sharing your story, taking actions, and showing up in your region, you add to a collective voice that directly influences California’s policies and funding for early care and education.
Click “Join ECE Voices,” select your role (Lead or General Member), and you’ll be added to the network. You’ll start receiving updates, training invites, and opportunities to take action.
 Use the interactive map above. Click on the star to your nearest location and see a list of counties aligned with your region. 
 ECE Voices is a movement supported by EveryChild California, with a grant from the Tides Foundation.