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Stronger Futures for Children: How States Are Building Steady Funding for Kids
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Stronger Futures for Children: How States Are Building Steady Funding for Kids

A new report from the Children’s Funding Project, State Strategies for Sustained Investment in Kids: A Landscape of Dedicated Funding, explores how states are building reliable, long-term public investments for children and youth. The report examines more than twenty successful state models... Continue Reading

Postedby Nina Buthee
Date posted10/21/2025


Understanding AB 495: Staying Clear and Confident
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Understanding AB 495: Staying Clear and Confident

California’s early learning landscape changes quickly, and it’s easy for information to get mixed up. Assembly Bill 495 has raised questions in the field, often because early reports didn’t explain the details clearly. Assembly Bill 495, known as the Family Preparedness Plan... Continue Reading

Postedby Eduardo Villanueva
Date posted10/10/2025


What’s New in Early Learning Policy: Key Bills Signed This Month
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What’s New in Early Learning Policy: Key Bills Signed This Month

As we head into the final days of the Governor signing, and occasionally vetoing, bills that have made it to his desk, this has been a big year for early learning, and we're proud that EveryChild California members and partners helped shape so many of these efforts. Through countless... Continue Reading

Postedby Alicia Hatfield
Date posted10/7/2025


Understanding the Shutdown’s Impact on Child Care and Families
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Understanding the Shutdown’s Impact on Child Care and Families

As of midnight, the federal government has entered a shutdown. While its impact on early childhood education may not be immediate, the risks for children, families, and providers grow each day the stalemate continues. Why This Matters for Early Learning Many programs at the heart of early... Continue Reading

Postedby Eduardo Villanueva
Date posted10/1/2025


Lessons from New Mexico: A Roadmap for Universal Child Care
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Lessons from New Mexico: A Roadmap for Universal Child Care

New Mexico’s child-care story illustrates what becomes possible when families, educators, and policymakers share a common purpose. Since taking office, Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham has made early learning a centerpiece of her agenda. This focus has moved from promise to policy,... Continue Reading

Postedby Alicia Hatfield
Date posted09/26/2025


Keeping Kids Safe This Fall: Water Safety and Pool Recalls Every Provider Should Know
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Keeping Kids Safe This Fall: Water Safety and Pool Recalls Every Provider Should Know

Even as we settle into the crisp days of Fall, safety remains a year-round priority for child care providers. While many think of water safety as a summertime concern, the truth is drowning can happen silently, quickly, and in as little as two inches of water, no matter the season. That's why the... Continue Reading

Postedby Valerie Denero
Date posted09/23/2025


Stability Matters: What a Government Shutdown Could Mean for ECE Programs
Stability Matters: What a Government Shutdown Could Mean for ECE Programs

Congress is once again staring down a government shutdown. This week, the House managed to pass a continuing resolution (CR), a short-term funding measure that extends government spending at current levels. But the Senate quickly rejected it, leaving lawmakers at a stalemate with less than two... Continue Reading

Postedby Alicia Hatfield
Date posted09/19/2025


California as a Donor State: What It Means for Early Education
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California as a Donor State: What It Means for Early Education

California has long been known for its generosity, and that holds true on a national scale. Year after year, our state sends more money to the federal government than it receives in return. In fact, looking at the last nine years (excluding temporary COVID relief funds), California contributed... Continue Reading

Postedby Alicia Hatfield
Date posted09/17/2025


California’s Teacher Workforce: What the Latest Data Tells Us About Staffing, Pay, and Equity
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California’s Teacher Workforce: What the Latest Data Tells Us About Staffing, Pay, and Equity

The Public Policy Institute of California’s (PPIC) report on Teacher Staffing Trends takes a close look at who is teaching our kids and how school resources are being used. It’s more than just a summary of past studies, it’s grounded in a fresh, quantitative analysis of... Continue Reading

Postedby Alicia Hatfield
Date posted09/11/2025


News From the Field Summer 2025
News From the Field Summer 2025

Check out the latest links to state and national news and reports for the early learning and care industry. NATIONAL NEWS & REPORTS Hechinger Report Curbing the expulsion of kids with disabilities at child care Hechinger Report Why Americans should care about child care... Continue Reading

Date posted08/15/2025


State Contracting Updates - Summer 2025
State Contracting Updates - Summer 2025

We’ve gathered all of the CDSS, CDE, and CCL Bulletins and PINS from April 2025 through May 2025 in one place for your convenience. Review these links for the latest guidance. CDSS Child Care Bulletins CCB 25-20 (July 23, 2025) Fiscal Year 2025-26 Voucher-Based Budget Act... Continue Reading

Date posted08/15/2025


New Chapter for ECE Voices, and I’m Excited to Lead It!
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New Chapter for ECE Voices, and I’m Excited to Lead It!

Hello ECE Voices Community, My name is Alicia Castaneda Hatfield, and I’m honored to join EveryChild California as your Government Relations Coordinator. I will help lead ECE Voices into its next chapter, and this work is deeply personal to me. I'm thrilled to step into this role at such a... Continue Reading

Postedby Alicia Hatfield
Date posted08/13/2025