California's Future Starts with Child Care
Investing in child care is a common sense solution for California families.
It’s time to transform our early care and education system for parents and children, communities, providers, and businesses.
Guaranteed care for our youngest Californians means…
Freeing up to $17,000 of a family’s yearly income that can be spent on other essentials like food or housing
Keeping businesses’ doors open by allowing employees to stay at their jobs and be more productive
Better academic outcomes, improved social-emotional development, and long-term health benefits
Cost savings on state social services and expanding California’s economy by at least $272.2 billion
Four in five Californians want California to invest in child care
California’s Affordability Crisis
Californians are struggling with the rising cost of living, with those with infants and toddlers under extra stress figuring out how to access child care.
That’s as much as the cost of housing and more than the cost of college tuition.
Supporting child care providers
Great care starts with great providers, but child care providers are some of the lowest-paid workers in the country—over 60% report difficulty paying their own food and utility bills. It’s time California provides them with the recognition and pay they deserve.
About A Golden State For Kids
A Golden State For Kids is bringing together child advocacy organizations, families, providers, and businesses to build demand for accessible child care. Together, we’re working toward a California where no family struggles to find or afford care and we’re committed to bringing communities together to make that a reality. Learn more
