Administration for Children and Families, United States Department of Health and Human Services (Outside Source)
The Administration for Children and Families is responsible for federal programs that promote the economic and social well-being of families, children, individuals, and communities.
Beginning Together (Outside Source)
This organization ensures that children with special needs are incorporated, and appropriate inclusive practices are promoted, in the training and technical assistance provided by the existing cadre of California Department of Education/WestEd certified trainers in the Program for Infant-Toddler Care.
Building Child Care in California (Outside Source)
This project provides a centralized clearinghouse of information and services designed to improve child care providers' access to financial resources for facilities development projects in California.
California Alternative Payment Program Association (CAPPA) (Outside Source)
The mission of CAPPA is to advocate for, and facilitate family access to, quality child care, supportive services, and early education and development programs.
California Association for the Education of Young Children (CAEYC) (Outside Source)
Promoting excellence in early childhood education from birth to eight years.
California Budget Project (Outside Source)
Engages in independent fiscal and policy analysis and public education with a goal of improving public policies affecting the economic and social well-being of low- and middle-income Californians.
California Child Development
Administrators Association (CCDAA) (Outside Source)
An organization to promote quality early childhood programs in California through the provision of education, technical assistance, and networking of administrators of publicly funded programs.
California Early Childhood Mentor Program (Outside Source)
Mentoring program for child care professionals that links improved compensation with the mentor's professional development.
California Head Start Association (CHSA) (Outside Source)
Offers leadership and advocacy for the Head Start community.
Also, provides updates to the early care and education community about local and national legislation.
California Preschool Energy Efficiency Program (CPEEP) (Outside Source)
The CPEEP provides funding to assist child development centers in replacing older, energy-intensive equipment with energy-efficient upgrades that help reduce operating costs. Child development centers served by Southern California Edison, San Diego Gas & Electric, and Pacific Gas & Electric are eligible to apply.
California Preschool Instructional Networks (CPIN) (Outside Source)
Provides professional development and technical assistance to preschool teachers to ensure preschool age children are ready for school.
California School-Age Consortium (CalSAC) (Outside Source)
CalSAC provides afterschool programs and professionals with the training and support they need to deliver high quality, affordable programming for kids.
California Tribal TANF (Temporary Assistance to Needy Families) Program (Outside Source)
Assistance for the Indian Tribes of California including funding, tools, and resources necessary for each Tribe or Consortium to administer its own Tribal TANF program.
Center for Prevention and Early Intervention (Outside Source)
Training, technical assistance, and resource development for young children with disabilities and other special needs and their families.
Character Education (Outside Source)
Training guide intended for child care providers that provides an overview of twelve guiding principles that influence how individuals see themselves and how they interact with others and their environment. It explores practical strategies for building on children’s positive dispositions. In addition, it urges participants to reflect on their family and culture, as well as their personal values and strengths.
Child Care Law Center (CCLC) (Outside Source)
The CCLC uses legal tools toward making high quality, affordable child care available to every child, family and community, while focusing particular attention to low-income families, families and children with disabilities and other special needs, and other families who face barriers in securing and maintaining quality care.
Child Development Policy Institute (CDPI) (Outside Source)
The mission of CDPI is to help establish sound public policy focused on what is best for the children of California.
Child Development Training Consortium (Outside Source)
The mission of the Consortium is to encourage and support students and professionals that work with children by providing services, training, and technical assistance, which promote professionalism and high quality programs for the benefit of California's children and families.
Children Now (Outside Source)
A national organization for people who care about children and want to ensure that they are the top public policy priority.
Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing (Outside Source)
Comprehensive information regarding licensing for child development centers and family child care homes.
Early Childhood Learning and Knowledge Center (Outside Source)
A national program offered by the Office of Head Start that helps young children develop the skills and knowledge they need to allow them to enter school ready to succeed.
Express Lane California (Outside Source)
Express Lane Eligibility (ELE) is a way to expedite enrollment into health insurance programs for large numbers of uninsured children, specifically those enrolled in other public programs.
Fight Crime: Invest in Kids - California (Outside Source)
Offers crime prevention strategies, including preschool and early care and education programs for young children, prevention of child abuse and neglect, after-school programs for children and teens, mental health services for youth in the foster care and juvenile justice systems, and interventions to get troubled kids back on track.
Local Family Child Care Associations (Outside Source)
A nationwide directory of family child care associations.
On the Capitol Doorstep (Outside Source)
Tracks current state and federal legislation affecting young children.
Preschool California (Outside Source)
The mission is to achieve publicly funded, quality preschool opportunity for all California children whose parents want to enroll them.
Program for Infant-Toddler Care (Outside Source)
The program seeks to ensure that America's infants get a safe, healthy, emotionally secure, and intellectually rich start in life.
Zero to Three (Outside Source)
Supports the healthy development and well-being of infants, toddlers, and their families.
