Noteworthy News

Report: Child care workforce underpaid in California

February 26, 2024

Women of color in the California workforce are routinely underpaid, according to a new report, and that’s no more evident than in the child care sector. Reporting by the Los Angeles Times includes an interview with CCRC Government Relations Director…

Exploring Afrofuturism to celebrate Black History Month

February 16, 2024

Art and music are rich parts of Black culture. This year’s theme for Black History Month is “Rhythms of Resilience: One Soul, One Sound,” and that helps guide and amplify our celebration. We can explore this concept through a lens…

CCRC welcomes U.S. Congressman’s push for expanded child tax credit

February 5, 2024

For many families who struggle to make ends meet, the expansion of the child tax credit during the pandemic helped temporarily lift them out of poverty. To continue that support for families, U.S. Congressman Pete Aguilar addressed the press at…

Lifting Up Families Advocacy Day

January 17, 2024

Imagine a world where every child has access to quality early education, healthcare, and food on the table. January 24, 2024 is Lifting Up Families Advocacy Day and we’re raising awareness about how California lawmakers can best meet the whole…

Leave No Family Behind: CCRC Policy Forum 2024 highlights

January 16, 2024

The demographic of Los Angeles County families is changing and with that comes a need for individualized services and resources. This was one of the topics of discussion at CCRC’s 2024 Policy Forum, where a panel of experts weighed in…

Family who received CCRC services returns support as donors

December 20, 2023

The couple knew they wanted to have children, but when they learned they couldn’t conceive on their own, the Morenos decided to foster two young girls. “We thought, let’s help a foster child out, help them get their life together,”…

Policy Forum 2024: No family left behind

December 5, 2023

To kick off the new year, the Child Care Resource Center will host our annual Policy Breakfast to discuss the state of family well-being across California’s diverse economies and communities. CCRC’s annual Policy Forum is a space for intimate discussion…