The ECE Coalition advocates for state budget investments and policies that promote equity by serving the highest-need children first. ECE's initiatives are informed by current research and promising practices, and led by the expertise of families and ECE professionals within 35 diverse organizations.

SUPPORT CHILD CARE

GOVERNOR'S BUDGET
CHILD CARE IN CALIFORNIA
Child care is essential for families, business and California’s economic health. Learn about the state of child care in California from a recent webinar with child care providers, parents, advocates and legislative offices.


REIMBURSEMENT RATE REFORM
Child care providers continue to face pay below living wages. California's budget is an opportunity for reimbursement rate reform, including rate increases that would help providers. Learn more about why raising provider rates is long overdue with Child Care Resource Center's overview on rates created in partnership with Senator Connie Leyva.
FIND YOUR REPRESENTATIVE
Please consider supporting the ECE Coalition’s budget request by finding your state Senator and Assemblymember and send them your letter or email.

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represent
We represent children, families, ECE professionals, businesses and advocacy groups
communicate
We share the stories of our members through media and social media.
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advocate
We strive to elevate the voices of our families and ECE professionals.
ACHIEVE
Collectively we have increased state awareness and resources for Californa's child care system.