Budget negotiations are underway, and the Legislature is making decisions right now about what will and will not be in the 2026-27 enacted budget. The Governor's May Revise offered no meaningful protections for our programs or the families we serve. We need the Legislature to go further. Continue Reading
California's final FY 2026-27 budget is being decided right now. Child care programs are at the table, but only if legislators hear from you. Make two calls. It takes five minutes. Your voice matters! Continue Reading
Senate Budget Committee Hearings on the May Revise: May 21, 2026 Continue Reading
Today, the Governor released details on California’s 2026-27 May Revise budget proposal. Click here to view the press conference. The Governor’s budget is very light on details as it relates to early care and education programs. CDE Early Learning program details start on page 17, and... Continue Reading
Governor Newsom is expected to release the 2026-27 May Revise on Thursday, May 14, 2026. The May Revise updates the Governor's January budget proposal with revised revenue projections and adjusted spending priorities. Continue Reading
California's income tax collections came in $3.3 billion over forecast, offering a glimmer of hope ahead of Governor Newsom's May Revise despite ongoing budget pressures from inflation and federal funding threats. Continue Reading
Currently, there is no mechanism that accounts for the real-world enrollment fluctuations that center-based programs experience, fluctuations that are often outside of a provider's control. As the state moves beyond the hold-harmless, this gap becomes increasingly consequential. Continue Reading
EveryChild California wants to share an important and time-sensitive update regarding ECE Federal and State funding cuts that may affect your planned CCTR funding. Continue Reading
Judge temporarily blocks federal plan to freeze $1 billion in Illinois child care subsidies Continue Reading
Over the past few days, the media has reported on a lot that matters deeply to families, caregivers, and communities: health coverage, stability, and the possibility of another government shutdown. Earlier this month, there was cautious optimism that Congress might extend the enhanced Affordable... Continue Reading
Update: The initial restraining order that prevented a funding freeze was due to expire this Friday (January 23, 2026). However, another ruling as of January 23, 2026 has determined that the administration must continue to keep child care subsidies in California and four other states for now. To... Continue Reading
Tracking the 2026 Budget Release Update (January 9, 2026): EveryChild CA has released initial analysis and details of ealy care and education in the state budget. Read our e-mail here. Update (January 8, 2026): We have received confirmation that the Governor’s January Budget Revision will... Continue Reading
