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News from the Field - January/February 2025
News from the Field - January/February 2025

Check out the latest links to state and national news and reports for the early learning and care industry. NATIONAL NEWS & REPORTS The Hechinger Report 3 global early ed trends to watch this year NAEYC An Unsustainable Status Quo: We All Bear the Burdens of an Underfunded System... Continue Reading

Date posted03/5/2025


State Contracting Updates: January/February 2025
State Contracting Updates: January/February 2025

We’ve gathered all of the CDSS, CDE, and CCL Bulletins and PINS from December 2024 through February 2025 in one place for your convenience. Review these links for the latest guidance. Regulations CDE: Eligibility & Priority Final Regulations effective as of January 6, 2025 CDSS... Continue Reading

Date posted03/5/2025


Call for Nominations for the 2025-2027 Board of Directors
Call for Nominations for the 2025-2027 Board of Directors

Are you the Next Leader of EveryChild California? We are pleased to announce the call for nominations for the 2025-2027 Board of Directors. The Call for Nominations is now open, and we are seeking candidates for all open positions. Service on the Board of Directors of... Continue Reading

Postedby Nina Buthee
Date posted02/26/2025


California TBL Proposals Posted
California TBL Proposals Posted

The Department of Finance has posted the January Budget Proposal 25-26 Trailer Bills online. The purpose of Trailer Bills is to change state law and implement the policies as outlined in the Budget Act. There are specific Trailer Bills in policy areas, such as health, housing, K-12, early... Continue Reading

Postedby Nina Buthee
Date posted02/3/2025


Emergency Disaster Relief Information and Resources Related to Wildfires
Emergency Disaster Relief Information and Resources Related to Wildfires

We know that many people in the ECE community located in the LA County area are facing an incredibly challenging and frightening time right now as wildfire threatens your communities. EveryChild California is here to offer support in navigating this difficult time. We are actively compiling... Continue Reading

Date posted01/9/2025


Community Update: Gov Budget to be Released Friday, January 10, 2025
Community Update: Gov Budget to be Released Friday, January 10, 2025

Governor Newsom will release the full 2025-26 state budget on Friday, January 10, 2025 with a briefing led by the Department of Finance. Once released, the details will be located here. EveryChild California will send out a detailed budget analysis once the administration releases more... Continue Reading

Postedby Nina Buthee
Date posted01/7/2025


News from the Field: October/November 2024
News from the Field: October/November 2024

Check out the latest links to state and national news and reports for the early learning and care industry. NATIONAL NEWS & REPORTS Early Learning Nation Q&A: Why the U.S. Is ‘Catastrophically Wrong’ to Separate Early Child Care from Education The Hechinger Report 2 out... Continue Reading

Date posted11/13/2024


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