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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 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…

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…

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…