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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


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


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


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 - 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 Sonia Bains
Date posted08/29/2024