Senior Policy Analyst Sara Kimberlin presented on domestic violence and the state budget for the Culturally Responsive Domestic Violence Network’s (CRDVN) meeting.
You may also be interested in the following resources:
-
Report
First Look: Understanding the Governor’s 2026-27 May Revision
Stronger-than-expected revenues do not solve all of the state’s challenges. The 2026–27 budget is Governor Newsom’s last opportunity to fully respond to the harmful federal cuts enacted through H.R. 1.California Budget -
Report
California’s Rainy Day Fund and Other Budget Reserves Overview
key takeaway California’s state budget reserves, including the “rainy day fund” and other reserve accounts, serve as a financial safety net for services like education, health care, and child care during economic downturns. The rules for depositing and withdrawing funds are complex, and policymakers should consider reforms, such as excluding reserve deposits from the Gann … ContinuedBudget AcademyCalifornia Budget
Stay in the know.
Join our email list!
For First 5 Marin’s child care forum, Senior Policy Analyst Kristin Schumacher presented on the importance of affordable child care and preschool and basic policy approaches to address child poverty and boost child development.
You may also be interested in the following resources:
-
5Facts
California Families Need a Variety of Child Care Settings
key takeaway California families have diverse child care needs and preferences, making it critical to expand access to publicly funded child care across centers, family child care homes, and family, friend, and neighbor settings. Publicly funded child care promotes the healthy development of children and supports families in attending school, work, or other caregiving responsibilities. … ContinuedChild Care & Preschool -
Data Hit
Federal Dollars Fund Child Care Across All California Congressional Districts
More than 300,000 eligible California children are enrolled in publicly funded child care, allowing parents with low incomes to work or attend school, while knowing their children have a safe place to learn and grow. In California, the Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF) is the main federal funding source. It makes up one in … ContinuedChild Care & Preschool
Stay in the know.
Join our email list!
Director of Research Scott Graves spoke at the National Association of Social Workers – California Chapter’s annual “Legislative Lobby Days” about opportunities in the 2019-20 state budget proposal to advance policies that can help boost economic security.
You may also be interested in the following resources:
-
Report
First Look: Understanding the Governor’s 2026-27 May Revision
Stronger-than-expected revenues do not solve all of the state’s challenges. The 2026–27 budget is Governor Newsom’s last opportunity to fully respond to the harmful federal cuts enacted through H.R. 1.California Budget -
Report
California’s Rainy Day Fund and Other Budget Reserves Overview
key takeaway California’s state budget reserves, including the “rainy day fund” and other reserve accounts, serve as a financial safety net for services like education, health care, and child care during economic downturns. The rules for depositing and withdrawing funds are complex, and policymakers should consider reforms, such as excluding reserve deposits from the Gann … ContinuedBudget AcademyCalifornia Budget
Stay in the know.
Join our email list!
Executive Summary
California Budget Perspective is the Budget Center’s annual “chartbook” publication that takes a wide-ranging look at the Governor’s proposed state budget.
California Budget Perspective 2019-20 examines the social, economic, and policy context for this year’s budget; discusses key elements of — and priorities reflected in — the Governor’s proposal; and highlights issues to watch in the coming months.
You may also be interested in the following resources:
-
Report
First Look: Understanding the Governor’s 2026-27 May Revision
Stronger-than-expected revenues do not solve all of the state’s challenges. The 2026–27 budget is Governor Newsom’s last opportunity to fully respond to the harmful federal cuts enacted through H.R. 1.California Budget -
Report
California’s Rainy Day Fund and Other Budget Reserves Overview
key takeaway California’s state budget reserves, including the “rainy day fund” and other reserve accounts, serve as a financial safety net for services like education, health care, and child care during economic downturns. The rules for depositing and withdrawing funds are complex, and policymakers should consider reforms, such as excluding reserve deposits from the Gann … ContinuedBudget AcademyCalifornia Budget
Stay in the know.
Join our email list!
Director of Research Scott Graves provided an overview of the 2019-20 state budget proposal with a focus on health and human services issues for the Arc and United Cerebral Palsy California Collaboration’s 2019 Developmental Disabilities Public Policy Conference.
You may also be interested in the following resources:
-
Report
First Look: Understanding the Governor’s 2026-27 May Revision
Stronger-than-expected revenues do not solve all of the state’s challenges. The 2026–27 budget is Governor Newsom’s last opportunity to fully respond to the harmful federal cuts enacted through H.R. 1.California Budget -
Report
California’s Rainy Day Fund and Other Budget Reserves Overview
key takeaway California’s state budget reserves, including the “rainy day fund” and other reserve accounts, serve as a financial safety net for services like education, health care, and child care during economic downturns. The rules for depositing and withdrawing funds are complex, and policymakers should consider reforms, such as excluding reserve deposits from the Gann … ContinuedBudget AcademyCalifornia Budget
Stay in the know.
Join our email list!
The Budget Center hosted a webinar designed to help advocates and other Californians to better understand how the budget and policy bill processes are related and how to work within them to advance public policy changes.
View the webinar recording:
As part of our Policy Perspectives Speakers Series, this webinar featured three seasoned public policy advocates who shared their insights and experiences as well as best practices related to navigating the state budget and policy bill processes:
- Jessica Bartholow, Policy Advocate, Western Center on Law & Poverty
- Ronald E. Coleman, Director of Policy and Legislative Advocacy, Health Access California
- Tia Orr, Director of Government Relations, SEIU California
In addition, Scott Graves, the Budget Center’s Director of Research, provided a brief description of the budget and policy bill processes and highlighed key factors that help to determine whether a proposal moves through the Legislature on the policy bill track or the budget track (or both). Scott’s comments drew from our latest guide, Dollars and Democracy: Understanding How the State Budget Process Relates to the Policy Bill Process.
Learn more about our Policy Perspectives Speaker Series.
Stay in the know.
Join our email list!
As part of our Policy Perspectives Speakers Series, the Budget Center hosted a special webinar briefing that looked at the significant unmet need for subsidized child care and development programs in our state. This webinar featured three experts on California’s subsidized child care system discussing the importance of child care assistance for our state’s children and families and how Governor Newsom’s budget plans to invest in these vital programs. These experts included:
- Erin Gabel, Deputy Director, External and Governmental Affairs Office, First 5 California
- Mary Ignatius, Statewide Organizer, Parent Voices
- Kristin Schumacher, Senior Policy Analyst, California Budget & Policy Center
View the presentation slide deck.
View the Fact Sheets on eligibility for subsidized child care by age, as well as by race and ethnicity, highlighted during the webinar.
View the webinar recording:
Learn more about our Policy Perspectives Speaker Series.
Stay in the know.
Join our email list!
For First 5 Contra Costa’s Family Economic Security Partnership meeting, Director of Research Scott Graves presented on the 2019-20 state budget proposal and prospects for reducing poverty and improving economic security.
You may also be interested in the following resources:
-
Report
First Look: Understanding the Governor’s 2026-27 May Revision
Stronger-than-expected revenues do not solve all of the state’s challenges. The 2026–27 budget is Governor Newsom’s last opportunity to fully respond to the harmful federal cuts enacted through H.R. 1.California Budget -
Report
California’s Rainy Day Fund and Other Budget Reserves Overview
key takeaway California’s state budget reserves, including the “rainy day fund” and other reserve accounts, serve as a financial safety net for services like education, health care, and child care during economic downturns. The rules for depositing and withdrawing funds are complex, and policymakers should consider reforms, such as excluding reserve deposits from the Gann … ContinuedBudget AcademyCalifornia Budget
Stay in the know.
Join our email list!