Strengthening Families Blog

After moving to Los Angeles in 2002, away from her support system, a mother of two struggled to find child care. This led to a domino effect of hardships, including homelessness for a short but devastating period of time. “The…

The stress of the holiday season can be taxing, but being mindful and setting boundaries can help manage holiday stress. There are many reasons why the holidays can induce stress; finances are stretched when buying gifts, travel headaches, and arguments…

Cognitive Development in Early Childhood: Understanding Key Stages and Activities Early childhood development is critical to a child’s future physical and cognitive abilities. Research shows that the early stages of a child’s development impact education and relationship outcomes in their…

Finding and keeping a job can be an impossible task for families who have lost their shelter. Families without stable housing typically struggle to access child care, but a new partnership between CCRC and Hope the Mission provides unhoused families…

Starting a new school year is an exciting time for kids, as they prepare to learn and reunite with friends. But not all families have the means to equip their children with school supplies, which can be expensive. To help…

The summer months can be scorching hot so many families head to the water for some relief. Before you jump into the pool, let’s go over some essential water safety tips. Here are 5 tips to help keep your kids…

Language is fundamental to our ability as humans to communicate with one another. Whether the message is informative, supportive or disciplinary, learning to speak and process the spoken word is an essential skill for children to develop. What is Language…

With an agreement reached on the California state budget, CCRC is celebrating a win for children, families and their child care providers. In 2022, Governor Gavin Newsom promised to expand child care slots and fund the state’s emergency Child Care…

What is Child Care: Exploring Benefits, Types, and Assistance Options Child care is essential to our economy, enabling parents to work or attend school. During the pandemic, we saw just how critical this service is when child care centers closed…

Societal norms tend to place many of the responsibilities of raising children on the mother, but a CCRC pilot program equipped fathers with the skills they need to support their children and families. Love, Dad is a pilot program that…