News Types
Building Stronger Child Care Systems for Families and Communities
Advancing policies that strengthen child care access, support families, and build a more responsive system across Sacramento County.
Child Action’s resolution declaring Child Care a Public Priority was presented at the Sacramento City Council meeting. Mayor Pro Tem Guerra and Councilmember Dickinson made comments in support of Early Care and Education (ECE) and 0-5 development. Adonai Mack, Liz Williams (Sac Metro Chamber), and Janine Cooper (City of Sacramento) all highlighted the essential need for high-quality, affordable, and accessible child care in the city. Our efforts to declare child care a public priority in different city councils are part of our legislative priorities this year.
This local advocacy is part of a broader, coordinated effort. Child Action’s work across city councils reflects our legislative priorities this year—advancing policies that strengthen access, affordability, and system effectiveness for families and providers.
Building on this momentum, Child Action is cosponsoring key legislation to modernize and strengthen California’s child care system. Efforts like SB 902 (Grayson) will streamline processes by allowing electronic signatures, improving efficiency for both families and providers. SB 1110 (Becker) strengthens funding for alternative payment programs, supporting parental choice while ensuring sustainable reimbursement for agencies and providers.
Child Action also supports legislation to expand access to child care and strengthen infrastructure across California. AB 1914 (Schiavo) allows for the integration of child care into municipal local plans. AB 2006 (Rodriguez) creates new child care spaces in state buildings, while SB 299 (Cabaldon) removes barriers to developing new child care sites through the CEQA exemptions for residential use.
Other supported measures focus on improving coordination and system effectiveness. AB 2314 (Rogers) modernizes the fiscal monitoring practices for the state’s voucher-based systems. CEO, Adonai Mack testified in support of the bill during the Assembly Human Services policy committee hearing.
Pictured – Denyne (TFC), Adonai Mack, Asm. Rogers, and 4Cs Sonoma County after the Assembly Human Services Committee bill hearing
While AB 2441 (Rodriguez) proposes the creation of the Community Supporting Innovation Pilot Program, the program will help referred families access services for basic needs, childcare, behavioral health, financial stability, and other supports, thereby reducing unnecessary involvement in the child welfare system.
SB 1051 (Menjivar) expands access to the Emergency Child Care Foster Bridge Program by allowing child care navigators to refer foster children to the county welfare department directly.
Together, these efforts reflect a shared commitment to a more accessible, responsive, and equitable child care system across Sacramento County.