- Online Resources
California Child Care Resource and Referral Network provides information on county child care resource and referral agencies and how they help families find child care. Also provides online resources for families.
California First Five offers information on local First 5 commissions and additional resources for families.
Family Resource Centers offers information on local family resource centers and the support they provide to families.
Parent Voices brings parents together to campaign for affordable, quality child care that is accessible to all families.
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- Articles on Raising Kids
In English, Spanish, and Chinese. - Articles on Parent Voices
In English, Spanish, and Chinese. - Pathways to Parent Leadership profiles successful California programs that are training parents to be leaders in schools, communities, and the political process.
In English and Spanish. - California Budget Gridlock: Grandma Tells the Story a Children's Advocate comic book (available in PDF format only).
In English, Spanish, and Chinese. - Play in the Early Years:
Key to School Success
discusses how play contributes to school success and how teachers are key to the play-centered curriculum. In English.
Shorter, less-academic versions:
Play: It’s the way young children learn
In English, Spanish, and Chinese. - How Young Children Feel Is as
Important as How They Think
summarizes research on the central role of social/emotional development in early childhood.
In English. - Ready for School in the US
discusses the challenges that immigrant families and early care and education programs face in preparing immigrant children for school.
In English, Spanish, and Chinese.
Looking for tips on raising kids or finding child care? Want to push for changes in your community or at your child's school? Want to find out more about children's issues in California?
The Children’s Advocate offers a range of articles and resources for parents and families in California, including advice and tips on raising kids, stories of grassroots activism, and profiles of organizations that offer support and resources.
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