For the Jewish Family and Children’s Services’ Public Issues Committee, State Policy Fellow Esi Hutchful presented on causes and approaches to homelessness and child poverty with a focus on Marin and Sonoma counties.
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Young Californians Face Alarmingly High Rates of Poverty and Deep Poverty
key takeaway Young adults across California face higher-than-average poverty and deep poverty rates as they transition into adulthood, underscoring the need to strengthen core basic needs programs and investments that help young Californians achieve economic stability and meet their basic needs. Young adulthood is a crucial time to establish independence and start to build financial … ContinuedCalFreshMedi-CalPoverty & Inequality -
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Federal and State Budget Decisions Threaten AANHPI Women in California
key takeaway AANHPI women’s experiences vary widely across ethnicities, making disaggregated data essential to understanding the impacts of recent federal and state decisions. By examining the Women’s Well-Being Index indicators across multiple AANHPI ethnicities, this report highlights distinct challenges facing AANHPI women in California and identifies key steps state and local leaders can take to … ContinuedPoverty & Inequality
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For the California Department of Social Services’ Lifting Children and Families Out of Poverty Task Force meeting, Senior Policy Analyst Kristin Schumacher presented on early learning for children aged 0-5 from a family access perspective.
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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 -
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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
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For the fourth hearing of the California Assembly Blue Ribbon Commission on Early Childhood Education, Senior Policy Analyst Kristin Schumacher discussed the Governor’s 2018-19 budget proposal for the state’s subsidized child care and development system.
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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 -
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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
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For the California Child Development Administrators Association’s Early Learning Advocacy Day, Senior Policy Analyst Kristin Schumacher presented on the Governor’s 2018-19 budget proposal for the child care and development system while also providing some context regarding economic trends in California as well as federal policy actions.
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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 -
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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
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For the Parent-Teacher Association’s Sacramento Safari 2018, Senior Policy Analyst Kristin Schumacher presented on how early care and education relates to the effects of poverty on youth, their long-term achievement, and family stability. This handout highlights key slides that were used to accompany Kristin’s remarks.
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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
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For the California Child Care Resource & Referral Network’s 2018-19 State Budget Webinar, Senior Policy Analyst presented on the 2018-19 state budget proposal and what it means for California’s subsidized child care and development system.
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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
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For the California Alternative Payment Program Association’s (CAPPA) 2018-19 budget training and advocacy day, Senior Policy Analyst Kristin Schumacher provided an overview of the Governor’s 2018-19 budget proposal and discussed how services and supports for low-income families have fared in recent budget cycles.
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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
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For the Child Care Food Program Roundtable, Senior Policy Analyst Kristin Schumacher provided an overview of the state budget cycle and funding for the child care and development system in the 2018-19 proposed budget.
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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
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