Many California Children Do Not Have Enough to Eat During COVID-19

No one should have to choose between groceries and health care. But that’s exactly the choice some immigrant Californians could soon face when monthly Medi-Cal premiums take effect in July 2027. This comes at a time when families are facing higher costs across the board, as energy prices pushed inflation to a three-year high of … Continued

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. … Continued