California State Budget, Legislature & The Capitol

Announcements From the Governor's Desk

Governor Newsom is currently making decisions on bills that came across his desk in the last two weeks of session. To date, Governor Newsom has vetoed two of those measures: AB 1840 (Arambula), which would have prohibited the California Housing Finance Authority's program from disqualifying an applicant based on their immigration status, and SB 1432 (Caballero), which would have delayed seismic compliance for hospitals by five years. Last week, Governor Newsom signed AB 1960 (Rivas) which is the last bill of a historic package of legislation with measures to increase penalties for retail crime and property theft. AB 1960 would increase felony penalties if suspects take, damage, or destroy property over $50,000 during any felony, including retail theft.

AB 1808 (Nguyen), TFC's sponsored bill that would extend CalWORKs Stage 1, 2, and 3 eligibility to 24 months, was presented to the Governor on Wednesday, September 11th. TFC is currently awaiting his decision.

The Governor has until September 30th to act on all bills. The actions that can be considered by the Governor are to sign, veto or or allow a bill to go into effect without his signature.

Important Dates, Deadlines,

Hearings, and Bills

Bills Pending Action by September 30:

• AB 1808 (Nguyen) Childcare and development services: eligibility. Extends 24-month eligibility to CalWORKs child care.
• TFC Sponsored
• Presented to the Governor on 9/11
• AB 1907 (Pellerin) California Child and Family Service Review System: Child and Adolescent Needs and Strengths (CANS) assessment.
• Presented to the Governor on 9/12
• AB 1930 (Reyes) Teaching credentials: Child Development Associate Teacher Permit: renewal.
• Presented to the Governor on 9/12
• AB 1961 (Wicks) Food access: strategic plan
• Presented to the Governor on 9/12
• AB 2263 (Friedman) The California Guaranteed Income Study and Funding Act. 
• AB 2317 (Nguyen) Child day care facilities: anaphylactic policy.
• AB 2343 (Schiavo) CalWORKs: childcare programs. 
• Presented to the Governor on 9/05
• AB 2381 (Bonta) California state preschool programs: reimbursement rates.
• AB 2446 (Ortega) Medi-Cal: diapers.
• Presented to the Governor on 9/11
• SB 242 (Skinner) California Hope, Opportunity, Perseverance, and Empowerment (HOPE) for Children Trust Account Program.
• Presented to the Governor on 9/03
• SB 1112 (Menjivar) Childcare: alternative payment programs.
• Presented to the Governor on 9/10
• SB 1415 (Glazer) CalWORKs. 
• Presented to the Governor on 9/10

How to communicate support to the Governor on one of the above bills:

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Dates & Deadlines:

• September 30 - Last day for Governor to sign or veto bills passed by the Legislature before Sept. 1
• October 2 - Bills enacted on or before this date take effect January 1, 2025
• November 5 - General Election
• December 2 - Convening of the 2025–26 Regular Session at 12 p.m. noon

Legislative Resources:

• See the full 2023-24 Legislative Calendar here.
• Visit TFC's legislation page to find a comprehensive list of bills of interest.
• Visit TFC's Budget Page for full budget bill details, as well as budget hearing video archive links.
• Visit TFC's dedicated page to find a full list of Senate and Assembly Committee chairs and contact information.
• Click here to view all the bills that the Assembly and Senate introduced this legislative year.

New Report on California's 2023 Poverty Rate from the California Budget & Policy Center

Last week, the California Budget & Policy Center released a report analyzing the new census data from 2023. The analysis found that California's poverty rate increased significantly from 16.4% in 2022 to 18.9% to 2023 with a particularly high rate among Black and Latinx Californians. The analysis points out that important pandemic-era safety net policies, such as the expanded Child Tax Credit and Earned Income Tax Credit for childless workers, expired at the end of 2021 and resulted in the poverty rate drastically increasing in 2022 and 2023. The poverty rate was 16.6% in 2019.

The report calls state and federal lawmakers to action, "to implement robust anti-poverty measures, such as strengthening the Child Tax Credit, Earned Income Tax Credit, and SNAP program." Additionally, the report suggests that California lawmakers strengthen supportive services that improve families' economic well-being, such as reimagining CalWORKs.

November 5th General Election Resources

Are you registered to vote? Click HERE to register before the deadline of October 21st.

Voting Deadlines

• October 7th - Deadline to mail all mail-in ballots. Early voting begins.
• October 21st - Are you registered to vote, want to change party affiliation or need to update the address where voting, click HERE to check and register.
• November 5th - Polls are open 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Last day to vote by mail

Secretary of State Website Resources

• November Statewide Elections (November 5th)
• County-Administered Elections
• Los Angeles - August 30th, 2024: LACERA Election
• Sacramento - September, 2024: Sacramento County Employees' Retirement (SCERS) Election
• Ballot Propositions

Other Resources

• Which lawmakers are running for office this November
• CalMatters Voting Guide

Full List of Candidates

• Results of the March Primary (NYT Times)

U.S. Senate

Seat currently held by Senator Laphonza Butler - Open Seat

Representative Adam Schiff (Democrat) and former professional baseball player Steve Garvey (Republican) are running for California’s Senate seat currently held by Senator Laphonza Butler (Democrat). Senator Butler was appointed to the Senate by Governor Gavin Newsom after the death of Senator Dianne Feinstein (Democrat) in office. Rep. Schiff currently represents the 30th district of California which is located in eastern Los Angeles and includes the cities of Pasadena, Burbank, Glendale, and West Hollywood. Rep. Schiff regularly made national news during his tenure as Chair of the House Intelligence Committee from 2019 to 2023. Steve Garvey was a first baseman for the Los Angeles Dodgers and the San Diego Padres. In his post-baseball life he founded his own marketing firm, fundraised for Republican candidates such as Presidents Presidents George Bush and Ronald Reagan, and became a motivational speaker.

Important to know: there are two separate elections for this Senate seat. The first will decide who will serve out the term ending in January 2025, and the second will decide who will fill the Senate seat for 6 years.

Read a more detailed breakdown of this race here.

U.S. House of Representatives

District 13 (Merced County, parts of Madera, Stanislaus, Fresno, and San Joaquin County)

Incumbent Representative John Duarte (Republican) and former state Assemblymember Adam Gray (Democrat) are running for this Central Valley district that includes the cities Madera, Merced, and parts of Modesto. This heavily agricultural and Hispanic-dominated district is a key battleground race as both candidates try to position themselves as moderates and focus on water issues. The two candidates previously competed for this district in 2022 with Representative Duarte narrowly securing his seat.

See the district map and a more detailed breakdown of this race here.

District 16 (Santa Clara County, San Mateo County) - Open Seat

State Assemblymember Evan Low (Democrat) and former San Jose Mayor Sam Liccardo (Democrat) are running for this wealthy Silicon Valley seat that includes the cities of Palo Alto and parts of the cities of Sunnyvale and San Jose. This district is currently represented by Representative Anna Eshoo who is retiring after serving over 30 years in Congress.

See the district map and a more detailed breakdown of this race here.

District 22 (Kern County, Kings County, Tulare County)

Incumbent Representative David G. Valadao (Republican) and former state Assemblymember Rudy Salas (Democrat) are running for this San Joaquin Valley seat that includes the cities of Delano, Porterville, part of Hanford, and part of Bakersfield.This heavily agricultural and Hispanic-dominated district is a key battleground race as the district continues to lean blue over time.

See the district map and a more detailed breakdown of this race here.

District 27 (Los Angeles County)

Incumbent Representative Mike Garcia (Republican) and former chief of NASA George Whitesides (Democrat) are running for this high desert district that includes the cities of Palmdale, Santa Clarita, and Lancaster. This race is the only battleground race in Los Angeles County as the district’s conservative stronghold has begun to wane with an increase of voters in the district registering as Democrats.

See the district map and a more detailed breakdown of this race here.

District 41 (Riverside County)

Incumbent Representative Ken Calvert (Republican) and former federal prosecutor Will Rollins (Democrat) are running for this Inland Empire district that includes the cities of Corona, Palm Springs, Palm Desert, and La Quinta. The two candidates previously competed for this district in 2022 with Representative Calvert narrowly securing his seat. This race is especially interesting this year as the issue of retail theft has risen in importance to voters and Rep. Calvert has openly criticized Will Rollins’ silence on Proposition 36, which would increase penalties for hard drug and theft crimes in California.

See the district map and a more detailed breakdown of this race here.

District 45 (Orange County)

Incumbent Representative Michelle Steel (Republican) and personal injury lawyer Derek Tran (Democrat) are running for this north Orange County district that includes the cities of Buena Park, Cypress, Garden Grove, and Westminster. Michelle Steel, a South Korean immigrant, and Derek Tran, a son of political refugees from Vietnam, are competing for the district’s key voting bloc of Asian Americans who make up 36% of the district’s voters.

See the district map and a more detailed breakdown of this race here.

District 47 (Orange County) - Open Seat

State Senator David Min (Democrat) and GOP attorney and former lawyer Scott Baugh (Republican) are running for this SoCal coastal district that includes the cities of Huntington Beach and Irvine. Representative Katie Porter currently holds this seat and is not seeking re-election after failing to win her campaign for U.S. Senate.

See the district map and a more detailed breakdown of this race here.

Next week we will break down the key California State Senate races!

Congressional Races to Watch

This November

U.S. Senate

Seat currently held by Senator Laphonza Butler - Open Seat

Representative Adam Schiff (Democrat) and former professional baseball player Steve Garvey (Republican) are running for California’s open Senate seat currently held by Senator Laphonza Butler (Democrat). Senator Butler was appointed to the Senate by Governor Gavin Newsom after the death of Senator Dianne Feinstein (Democrat) in office. Rep. Schiff currently represents the 30th district of California which is located in eastern Los Angeles and includes the cities of Pasadena, Burbank, Glendale, and West Hollywood. Rep. Schiff regularly made national news during his tenure as Chair of the House Intelligence Committee from 2019 to 2023. Steve Garvey was a first baseman for the Los Angeles Dodgers and the San Diego Padres. In his post-baseball life he founded his own marketing firm, fundraised for Republican candidates such as Presidents Presidents George Bush and Ronald Reagan, and became a motivational speaker.

Important to know: there are two separate elections for this Senate seat. The first will decide who will serve out the term ending in January 2025, and the second will decide who will fill the Senate seat for 6 years.

Read a more detailed breakdown of this race here.

U.S. House of Representatives

District 13 (Merced County, parts of Madera, Stanislaus, Fresno, and San Joaquin County)

Incumbent Representative John Duarte (Republican) and former state Assemblymember Adam Gray (Democrat) are running for this Central Valley district that includes the cities Madera, Merced, and parts of Modesto. This heavily agricultural and Hispanic-dominated district is a key battleground race as both candidates try to position themselves as moderates and focus on water issues. The two candidates previously competed for this district in 2022 with Representative Duarte narrowly securing his seat.

See the district map and a more detailed breakdown of this race here.

District 16 (Santa Clara County, San Mateo County) - Open Seat

State Assemblymember Evan Low (Democrat) and former San Jose Mayor Sam Liccardo (Democrat) are running for this wealthy Silicon Valley seat that includes the cities of Palo Alto and parts of the cities of Sunnyvale and San Jose. This district is currently represented by Representative Anna Eshoo who is retiring after serving over 30 years in Congress.

See the district map and a more detailed breakdown of this race here.

District 22 (Kern County, Kings County, Tulare County)

Incumbent Representative David G. Valadao (Republican) and former state Assemblymember Rudy Salas (Democrat) are running for this San Joaquin Valley seat that includes the cities of Delano, Porterville, part of Hanford, and part of Bakersfield. This heavily agricultural and Hispanic-dominated district is a key battleground race as the district continues to lean blue over time.

See the district map and a more detailed breakdown of this race here.

District 27 (Los Angeles County)

Incumbent Representative Mike Garcia (Republican) and former chief of NASA George Whitesides (Democrat) are running for this high desert district that includes the cities of Palmdale, Santa Clarita, and Lancaster. This race is the only battleground race in Los Angeles County as the district’s conservative stronghold has begun to wane with an increase of voters in the district registering as Democrats.

See the district map and a more detailed breakdown of this race here.

District 41 (Riverside County)

Incumbent Representative Ken Calvert (Republican) and former federal prosecutor Will Rollins (Democrat) are running for this Inland Empire district that includes the cities of Corona, Palm Springs, Palm Desert, and La Quinta. The two candidates previously competed for this district in 2022 with Representative Calvert narrowly securing his seat. This race is especially interesting this year as the issue of retail theft has risen in importance to voters and Rep. Calvert has openly criticized Will Rollins’ silence on Proposition 36, which would increase penalties for hard drug and theft crimes in California.

See the district map and a more detailed breakdown of this race here.

District 45 (Orange County)

Incumbent Representative Michelle Steel (Republican) and personal injury lawyer Derek Tran (Democrat) are running for this north Orange County district that includes the cities of Buena Park, Cypress, Garden Grove, and Westminster. Michelle Steel, a South Korean immigrant, and Derek Tran, a son of political refugees from Vietnam, are competing for the district’s key voting bloc of Asian Americans who make up 36% of the district’s voters.

See the district map and a more detailed breakdown of this race here.

District 47 (Orange County) - Open Seat

State Senator David Min (Democrat) and GOP attorney and former lawyer Scott Baugh (Republican) are running for this SoCal coastal district that includes the cities of Huntington Beach and Irvine. Representative Katie Porter currently holds this seat and is not seeking re-election after failing to win her campaign for U.S. Senate.

See the district map and a more detailed breakdown of this race here.

Next week we will break down the key California State Senate races!

This Week's Featured Proposition: Prop 36

What is it?

Proposition 36 would increase the penalties for theft and hard drug trafficking by reclassifying them from misdemeanors to felonies.

Why is it on the ballot?

Voters approved Proposition 47 ten years ago which reduced the penalties for theft and hard crime from felonies down to misdemeanors. Special interest groups like major retail corporations (Walmart, Target, Home Depot) and the California Correctional Peace Officers Association are in support of Prop 36 to overturn Prop 47 after a rise in shoplifting and commercial burglaries during the pandemic. Proponents say the law is to blame for the rise in property crimes and homelessness and believe Prop 36 will close the loopholes created by Prop 47 that criminal currently exploit.

Who is against it?

Currently, Governor Gavin Newsom, the leaders of the Legislature, the Alliance for Safety and Justice, and the California Democratic Party oppose Proposition 36. Opponents say that there aren't any studies on criminal justice or homelessness that support the notion that increasing the penalties for crimes prevent crime or reduces homelessness. Additionally, opponents say that implementation of Prop 36 will cost hundreds of millions of state dollars in court and prison costs, which could end up taking away funds from other crucial services.

We will be featuring a different proposition each week leading up to the November 5th election! Read the full list of ballot propositions here.

Upcoming Thriving Families CA Events

Thriving Families CA will be delivering a virtual training focused specifically on fiscal issues on September 23rd. There will be workshops on "Fiscal Essentials" with DSS Fiscal, a workshop on "Managing State Contract Expenses", as well as a Q&A session to wrap up the day.



We hope you can join us!

Registration Now Open!

Register Today For the Virtual Portion of the Conference!

Register Online HERE.

For the IN-PERSON option, an email was sent to your agency's ED/CEO, AP Contact and R&R Contact last week on July 1st from TFC and Network staff with more information on how to register. Once again, there will be a cap on in-person attendance. We want to give all of our member agencies a chance to send staff in-person, so each agency will get a set number of in-person registrations. If you are needing the registration link again, please let us know.

Exhibitor and Sponsor Information- Now Available!

There are a variety of ways to sponsor The Hybrid Conference or show your support. Whether you are interested in one of our many sponsorship opportunities, purchasing ad space in the Conference program or hosting an exhibit booth to showcase new products or launch promotions, there will be ample opportunity for your company to be recognized as a contributor to the early learning and child care field and for you to build visibility and connect with senior management and key decision makers.

See the Exhibitor and Sponsor Packet Here.

2024 Conference

Save the Date and join your peers for an amazing 2024 Joint Conference! The California Child Care Resource & Referral Network and Thriving Families CA are excited to announce that we will once again offer a joint conference in 2024 that has both an in-person and virtual option this Fall!

We are working with the Conference Committee to offer thoughtful, user-friendly options with keynote presentations, workshops, networking opportunities, and connection time with vendors. For the in-person conference, we will once again be at the Double Tree Hotel in Sacramento. For those who prefer the conveniences that come with virtual attendance, we’ll have an option that is similar to the last four years. Regardless of the option that works best for your agency, we look forward to connecting, supporting and partnering with you!

Did you know?

Child Care Q&A's

NOTE: If you have a question you would like answered or researched, please email.

Question: Do I need to be licensed to provide child care for my neighbor?

Answer: If you are providing care for your children (or those of a relative), and children from only one other family then you do not need a child care license and you are legally exempt (license-exempt) from licensure requirements in California.

If you are providing care and supervision to non-relative children from more than one family in your home or non-residential facility for periods of less than 24 hours, then you will likely need a license. There are specific instances outlined in law which allow some child care providers to legally operate without a license. These providers and facilities are referred to as license-exempt.

Question: When a family is certified to receive child care through CalWORKs for 12-months or via CAPP for 24-months, will they automatically be recertified with the time limit is up?

Answer: Once the family is initially determined to have a need, be income eligible and have agen eligible children entering via CalWORKs Stage 1 or via a community-based program, then yes. However, during the recertification process the family still must have a qualifying need, must be income eligible and the child(ren) must be age eligible. Families income out at 85 percent of the State Median Income.

Once a family has been enrolled, as they will continue to receive a child care subsidy for as long as they meet the criteria.

Federal Update

We're shortening this section! Click here to read the FULL weekly federal update from the National Women's Law Center.

1.Federal Update & Take Action

House Speaker Johnson (R-LA) canceled a planned vote Wednesday on a stopgap funding bill that could keep the government open for the next six months after more than a dozen of his fellow Republicans walked back their support for it.

Democrats in both chambers want a shorter Continuing Resolution (CR) into mid-December, but House Republicans believe they have a stronger hand in the new Congress and Democrats would win too many of their legislative priorities if the next funding bill is negotiated in a lame duck session. The partisan, six-month CR has no chance of being signed into law, and the legislative days for a compromise are limited.

Additionally, House Republicans attached the SAVE Act to the six-month CR. The bill would require citizens to show proof of citizenship to vote.

The Senate is working on a bipartisan shorter-term stopgap funding measure until December 13. The Senate isn’t likely to finish drafting its bill this week as it is still discussing supplemental funding.

Calls to Action:

• Please urge your Members of Congress to support the $16 billion proposal supported by President Biden and many congressional Democrats. 
• Please urge your Members of Congress to support the $16 billion proposal supported by President Biden and many congressional Democrats. 
• Tell your federal policymakers to fight for funding for child care (NWLC)
• CACFP Federal Advocacy Toolkit 2024 
• If you have questions, please contact: Becky Levin, AFSCME blevin@afscme.org; Samantha Marshall, CACFP Roundtable samantha@ccfproundtable.org; or Mary Beth Testa, Home Grown marybeth@mbstsolutions.com
• CHN budget and tax toolkit for local groups (2024) (Coalition on Human Needs)

2.Blog Post - Federal Investments Are Essential as the Final Child Care COVID Relief Funds Expire

Federal investments of over $50 billion, including $39 billion from the American Rescue Plan Act, helped sustain child care providers during COVID-19. These funds improved access, affordability, and provider support, but are set to expire on September 30, 2024. Read the CLASP Blog post here.

3.Brief & Webinar (9/19) - Navigating the Post-Pandemic Landscape: Insights from Child Care Administrators

September 19, 2024 11:00 AM ET

The American Public Human Services Association (APHSA) published a brief about the future of the child care subsidy system as pandemic relief funds expire. Read the brief here and register here to join them for a webinar on September 19th. 

4.Virtual Event (9/18) - Child Care in America: Perspectives of Families Who Work in Child Care

September 18, 2024 11:00 AM ET

Hear from four families who work in the child care sector about the challenges they have faced in accessing care and running businesses that provide care. 

Who: 

• Jenny Castillo, Bentonville, Arkansas 
• Ilia Gilligan, Williston, Vermont 
• Valencia Nelson, Milwaukee, Wisconsin 
• Amber Osowski, Grafton, North Dakota  
• Miriam Calderón, ZERO TO THREE (Moderator)

Register here

5.Blog & Report - Colorado Thriving Providers Project Evaluation Report

In partnership with Home Grown and Impact Charitable, the Stanford Center on Early Childhood is excited to share our findings from the first pilot of the Thriving Providers Project in Colorado!  

Full evaluation report

Blog post with key findings

6.Report - Strengthening Support for Our Youngest Children: Steps for Improving Head Start

The new report from the Southern Education Foundation (SEF) highlights the need to update the Head Start funding formula. You can also find SEF's executive summary and news release for your review. 

7.Resources & Webinar (9/17) - Building for Babies: A State Policy Self-Assessment Suite

September 17, 2024 12:00 PM ET

Join ZERO TO THREE for a brief introduction to Building for Babies: A State Policy Self-Assessment Suite and to hear how the Arizona Built for Babies state team has piloted the self-assessment tool to determine policy priorities and to design a family voice initiative that will launch later this fall.

Register here.

8.Blog & Report - How States can Revise QRIS to Better Support Equity

The Urban Institute recently released a report titled Equity, Improvement, and Supporting Parents in Quality Rating and Improvement Systems: Insights from Experts. Funded by the Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning, and designed to inform states who are working to rethink their QRIS systems to be more equitable, this report shares insights from a diverse set of national experts about four questions. Read their accompanying blog here.

9.Feedback Requested & Webinar (9/19) - NAEYC Position Statement Drafts Now Open for Public Comment

One year ago, NAEYC reached out to ask for participating in the process of collective revision for the Code of Ethical Conduct and the Early Childhood Program Standards. With that guidance, NAEYC is now launching a public comment period with draft versions of those two revised position statements for your review.

View the position statements and add public comment here

Register for NAEYC's info session on Thursday 09/19 from 3-4 p.m. ET

Most Viewed Bills of the Week:

1.H.R.8281 [118th] SAVE Act

2.H.R.82 [118th] Social Security Fairness Act of 2023

3.H.R.2 [118th] Secure the Border Act of 2023

4.S.596 [117th] Treat and Reduce Obesity Act of 2021

5.H.R.5074 [118th] Kidney PATIENT Act of 2023

6.H.R.7979 [118th] End China’s De Minimis Abuse Act

7.S.1323 [118th] SAFE Banking Act of 2023

8.H.R.8046 [118th] Rosatom Sanctions Enforcement Act

9.S.4361 [118th] Border Act of 2024

10.H.R.5376 [117th] Inflation Reduction Act of 2022

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Field Highlights

CDSS & CDE Information & Updates

Upcoming Webinars

CDSS – Child Development Management Information System (CDMIS) Webinar Announcement: September 26, 2024

Attention: CDSS-Contracted Program Directors and Executive Directors, Active CDMIS Users, and Software Vendors

The California Department of Social Services (CDSS) Child Development Management Information System (CDMIS) Support Team is pleased to announce a webinar scheduled on Thursday, September 26, 2024, from 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. The purpose of this webinar is to provide information on the new reporting system for CDSS-Contracted agencies, CDSS – CDMIS as well as technical assistance to CDSS – CDMIS Users.

The following topics will be presented during the webinar:

• Introducing CDSS – CDMIS
• Accessing the New System
• CDD-801A Reporting Updates
• Subsidized Provider Report (SPR) Reporting Updates
• Resources
• Question and Answer

Registration for this training webinar is not required. This webinar will be recorded and posted to the CDSS – CDMIS Support website following internal review and approval. 

When: Thursday, September 26, 2024, 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Pacific Time (US and Canada)

Topic: CDSS – CDMIS Updates and Technical Assistance

Please click the link below to join the webinar:

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81785255338

Passcode: 343467

Information & Updates

RELEASED September 12, 2024: CCB 24-19: Travel and Mileage Reimbursement Guidance

The California Department of Social Services (CDSS) Child Care and Development Division (CCDD) has recently posted the following document on its Internet website: Child Care Bulletin (CCB) 24-19: 

The purpose of this Child Care Bulletin (CCB) is to provide child care contractors with updated information regarding:

1. Elimination of prohibition on state-funded and state-sponsored travel to states with discriminatory laws;

2. Travel and per diem rates; and

3. Updated mileage reimbursement rates

If you have questions or need additional guidance regarding the information in this letter, please contact the Child Development Fiscal Services inbox at ChildDevelopmentFiscal@dss.ca.gov.

RELEASED AUGUST 23, 2024: CCB 24-17 (August 23, 2024) Fiscal Year 2024-25 Quality Support Budget Act Amendments

The California Department of Social Services (CDSS) Child Care and Development Division (CCDD) has recently posted the following document on its Internet website:  CCB 24-17: Fiscal Year 2024-25 Child Care and Development Quality Support Budget Act Amendments.

The purpose of this CCB is to inform child care and development support contractors of Budget Act Amendments for Fiscal Year 2024-25.

California's Child Care and Development 2024-25 Budget Overview

California’s 2024-25 state budget includes $6.1 billion ($3.8 billion General Fund) for child care and development programs. 

The 2021 Budget Act initiated a multiyear plan to expand access to subsidized child care and development slots and the 2024-25 budget allocates $1.64 Billion to fund 119,000 slots that were added since 2021. In addition, it authorizes an additional $228.6 million, representing approximately 11,000 new general child care (CCTR) slots, beginning October 1, 2024. 

Budget Resources

• Executive Summary of the Budget Act of 2024 
• The 2024-25 Appropriation Table is a detailed breakdown of funding for all CDSS programs
• Page 24 of our 2024 May Revision Binder shares the enrollment figures for the child care programs, how much funding they receive and their eligibility criteria. 
• Page 66 of our 2024 May Revision Binder shows how the State has obligated American Rescue Plan Act funding.

For more information about the 24-25 budget, please visit our Local Assistance Estimates for the 2024-25 Governor’s Budget webpage.

Happening This Week, September 16 - 20, 2024:

Tuesday, September 17th:

-TFC Weekly Member Connections Meeting @ 1:00pm. Email to register.

Thursday, September 19th: CCDD Monthly Contractor Meeting. Click Here to Join.

Thriving Families California is committed to supporting our field with a coordinated calendar. Click here to see current calendar of events. If you have an event to add, email us and it will be added.

The Weekly Good

An uplifting way to start the week, for those of us who need a break from the chaos that is our lives.

During this time where we are all stressed, it would be great to celebrate the positive. Each week we will celebrate everyday heroes, inspiring movements and great things happening in our field.