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Letter from the Leadership - November 2024
Letter from the Leadership - November 2024

November 13, 2024 Dear Members, As we process the presidential, statewide, and local election results from last week, EveryChild California wants to provide you with some resources and reaffirm our commitment to advocating for and providing resources to the early care and education... Continue Reading

Postedby Nina Buthee
Date posted11/13/2024


State Contracting Updates - October/November 2024
State Contracting Updates - October/November 2024

We’ve gathered all of the CDSS, CDE, and CCL Bulletins and PINS from October/November 2024 in one place for your convenience. Review these links for the latest guidance. CDSS Child Care Bulletins CCB 24-25 (October 31, 2024) Process To Assign Relinquished Funds To Child Care And... Continue Reading

Postedby Jenny Mensch
Date posted11/13/2024


2024-25 Public Policy Priorities
2024-25 Public Policy Priorities

EveryChild California’s priorities are based on sufficient FUNDING to pay providers for the cost of care. Increase ACCESS to all eligible families. Support and uplift wages and training to the WORKFORCE and provide QUALITY services to families and children.  Continue Reading

Postedby Nina Buthee
Date posted11/12/2024


News from the Field September 2024
News from the Field September 2024

Check out the latest links to state and national news and reports for the early learning and care industry. NATIONAL NEWS & REPORTS Gallup 25% of Black Parents Agree: Transportation a Childcare Barrier National League of Cities 4 Ways Cities Can Provide Business and Financial Supports... Continue Reading

Date posted09/30/2024


State Contracting Updates September 2024
State Contracting Updates September 2024

We’ve gathered all of the CDSS, CDE, and CCL Bulletins and PINS from September 2024 in one place for your convenience. Review these links for the latest guidance. CDSS Child Care Bulletins CCB 24-19 (September 6, 2024) Travel And Mileage Reimbursement Guidance CCB 24-17 (August 20, 2024)... Continue Reading

Postedby Jenny Mensch
Date posted09/30/2024


Member Spotlight- Justine Jimenez and The West Sacramento Home Run
Member Spotlight- Justine Jimenez and The West Sacramento Home Run

This month’s Member Spotlight shines on Justine Jimenez and The West Sacramento Home Run Program,a cradle to career initiative comprised of 6 programs and funded by a local transfer (sales) tax in the City of West Sacramento. We asked Justine to share more details on Home Run’s... Continue Reading

Date posted09/29/2024


Letter from the Leadership - September 2024
Letter from the Leadership - September 2024

This month, I was proud to represent EveryChild California at the Early Childhood Leadership Summit Hosted by the Hunt Institute. This September, I was invited to participate in the Hunt Institute’s annual Early Childhood Leadership Summit. This bipartisan convening includes teams of... Continue Reading

Postedby Nina Buthee
Date posted09/29/2024


Letter from the Leadership - August 2024
Letter from the Leadership - August 2024

This month, I was proud to represent EveryChild California at the BUILD Initiative’s QI Summit 2024: Reimagining Quality in Early Care and Education in Minneapolis. The 3-day conference engaged state leaders who are looking for innovative approaches to quality improvement in ECE.... Continue Reading

Postedby Adam North
Date posted08/29/2024


News from the Field July/August 2024
News from the Field July/August 2024

Check out the latest links to state and national news and reports for the early learning and care industry. NATIONAL NEWS & REPORTS First Five Years Fund The First Five Things to Know About: The Kaine-Britt Bipartisan Child Care Plan Fox 10 Phoenix Survey... Continue Reading

Postedby Staff
Date posted08/29/2024


Legislative Resources
Legislative Resources

Legislative Resources Assembly Daily File Senate Daily File Legislative Process Find Your Legislator Search for a Bill Legislative Calendar Budget Information The 2024-25 Budget: The Governor’s Proposition 98 Funding Maneuver The 2024-25 Budget: Proposition 98 and K-12... Continue Reading

Date posted02/23/2024


Letter from the Leadership - November 14, 2023
Letter from the Leadership - November 14, 2023

It is a great honor to be 1 of the 26 individuals appointed by the California Department on Teacher Credentialing to serve as a member of the California Child Development Permit Workgroup, and join fellow Early Childhood Education experts to build upon the recommendations made by the Child... Continue Reading

Postedby Valerie Denero
Date posted11/15/2023


Maximize Your Networking Opportunities at Fall TA
Maximize Your Networking Opportunities at Fall TA

As we prepare for the Fall TA conference, I wanted to share some tips on enhancing your networking experience and making the most of this opportunity to connect with fellow educators and professionals in the ECE community. I host a monthly networking event and continue to see firsthand how... Continue Reading

Postedby Staff
Date posted09/20/2023