High-quality, affordable child care and preschool is essential for California families to live and thrive. Child care and preschool programs help children to learn and explore, while allowing parents to participate in the workforce knowing their children are in good hands. The Budget Center examines state funding and related policies for child care and early education, including opportunities to broaden access to quality programs for families with low and middle incomes.
Featured Resources
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Child Care and Development Programs in California: Key Context and Current Issues
Fact Sheet
Over 1.2 Million California Children Eligible for Subsidized Child Care Did Not Receive Services From State Programs in 2015
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Child Care and Development Programs in California: Key Context and Current Issues
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How the 2016-17 Budget Deal Addresses 10 Key Health, Human Services, and Housing Issues
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CalWORKs Provides a Huge Annual Benefit to the State’s General Fund – Here’s How
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10 Key Health, Human Services, and Housing Issues in the 2016-17 Budget Debate: Which Way Forward?
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This Mother’s Day, We’re Giving the Gift of Empowerment!
Fact Sheet
The Income Eligibility Limit for California’s Child Care and Development System Remains Outdated
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A Rising Minimum Wage Reinforces the Case for Boosting Investment in California’s Child Care and Development System
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