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Access DC: Child Care Strengthens California

March 27, 2026

Child care is a significant expense for families and limited access strains families’ ability to meet their household needs. That is one reason why Child Care Resource Center (CCRC) leadership including Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Michael Olenick, CCRC President Donna…

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2026 Securing the Future for California Families

January 29, 2026

In a field that has been defined by urgency and reaction, particularly in the first week of 2026, CCRC President Donna Sneeringer, centered her opening remarks on staying grounded among all the chaos whether that’s through music, books, movies, or…

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California Moves Forward: AB 1123 and AB 753 Are Now Law

October 27, 2025

California took a major step forward in supporting early childhood education with the passage of two important bills: AB 1123 (Muratsuchi) and AB 753 (Garcia). These new laws have powerful implications for educators, families, and most importantly, young children across…

Federal Early Childhood Advocacy Day

March 5, 2025

Child and family advocates, along with congressional staff members, are coming together this month to call for policies that support early childhood. CCRC will be part of the 2025 Federal Early Childhood Advocacy Day on capitol hill in Washington D.C.…

CCRC 2025 Policy Conference Recap

February 13, 2025

Creating a brighter future for children and families requires a web of resources and services. This system involves agencies and organizations at county, state and local levels. CCRC’s 2025 Policy Conference brought together experts to discuss health equity, economic stability,…

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…

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…

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Access DC: Child Care Strengthens California

2026 Securing the Future for California Families

California Moves Forward: AB 1123 and AB 753 Are Now Law

Federal Early Childhood Advocacy Day

CCRC 2025 Policy Conference Recap

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

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

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