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A legislative win for CA children, families, & child care providers

August 14, 2023

California child care providers are largely women of color who, for far too long, have been earning low wages for doing essential work. Thanks to the dogged efforts of Child Care Providers United (CCPU) Union and advocates like CCRC, an…

Capital News: CCRC advocates for child care, provider rates, care options

May 12, 2023

In support of our efforts to uplift children and families CCRC cultivates strong partnerships with lawmakers, and advocates for policy and budget initiatives to support the needs of our community. In April, CCRC Government Relations Director Dr. LaWanda Wesley provided…

San Bernardino Policy Forum showcases potentials for partnerships to uplift children

March 30, 2023

Creating strong partnerships to benefit children and families was the focus of CCRC’s San Bernardino Policy Forum, which brought together local and state leaders, child care providers, early education students, and engaged community members. Attendees engaged with panelists to understand…

Equitable child care: CCRC joins national leaders at conference

November 22, 2022

Improving the inventory, cost, and quality of child care for families requires a joint effort among advocates, law makers, and other key stakeholders. Strategies for improvement were the focus of the recent Child Care Aware of America Leadership Institute conference…

L.A. County candidates discuss early education and care at forum

November 1, 2022

The candidates and issues on the ballot for the 2022 election will impact thousands of children and families across southern California. To help inform voters about the candidates for Los Angeles County office, CCRC collaborated with L.A. Partnership and Choose…

CCRC joins national advocates for Black children at D.C. conference

October 24, 2022

The challenges faced by Black children and their families are unique and the National Black Child Development Institute (NBCDI) works to address those strengths and needs through a lens of cultural competence. The efforts of NBCDI to ensure a successful…

Man of the Year: CCRC’s James Moses nominated

April 19, 2022

An impassioned commitment to serving families exemplified by CCRC San Bernardino Regional Director James Moses earned him a nomination for Man of the Year in the 47th Assembly District. “I feel honored and humbled,” said James. “It feels good to…

Universal Preschool bill backed by CCRC advances in Senate

April 8, 2022

The Universal Preschool bill sponsored by California Senator Connie Leyva and supported by CCRC has passed out of the Senate Education Committee without any opposition. The proposed law, Senate Bill 976, would ensure families have flexibility in their child care…

Dr. Seuss reading event: Sen. Leyva distributes supplies, reads to kids

March 8, 2022

Reading the final words of Just Ask! by U.S. Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor, Senator Connie Leyva smiled at the children gathered for CCRC’s Dr. Seuss Read Across America. She read, “Each of us has unique powers to share with…

CCRC congratulates new First 5 CA leader as a “terrific advocate”

March 3, 2022

The work CCRC does to strengthen and empower children, families and child care providers depends in part on support from dedicated community partners. One of our partners, First 5 California, just announced Jackie Thu-Huong Wong as its new Executive Director.…

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Government Relations

A legislative win for CA children, families, & child care providers

Capital News: CCRC advocates for child care, provider rates, care options

San Bernardino Policy Forum showcases potentials for partnerships to uplift children

Equitable child care: CCRC joins national leaders at conference

L.A. County candidates discuss early education and care at forum

CCRC joins national advocates for Black children at D.C. conference

Man of the Year: CCRC’s James Moses nominated

Universal Preschool bill backed by CCRC advances in Senate

Dr. Seuss reading event: Sen. Leyva distributes supplies, reads to kids

CCRC congratulates new First 5 CA leader as a “terrific advocate”

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