LIIF Joins Partners in Sacramento on Stand for Children Advocacy Day

The Low Income Investment Fund's ECE State Policy team was pleased recently to advocate alongside Parent Voices and Build Up San Mateo County as part of Stand for Children Day in Sacramento, CA on May 12. Together, LIIF and partners elevated the voices of providers and centered the needs of families across California in their supportive push for LIIF-sponsored bills AB 1914 and AB 2006.

Impact

LIIF and our partner organizations have long advocated for continued access to child care for families. LIIF has urged the state of California to maintain the inclusion of 200,000 child care spaces in Governor Newsom's state budget, and has supported legislation to pay child care providers the true cost of care. In addition, LIIF experts spoke with staff and legislators about AB 1914 and AB 2006, both of which focus on strengthening child care and supporting the state's commitment to expanding child care spaces.

LIIF-sponsored Bills Aim to Facilitate Care Access

AB 1914 would require cities and counties to create a child care plan, or include one in their general plan. This requirement would begin on or after January 1, 2028, and no later than January 1, 2033, and aims to more effectively address local child care needs.

AB 2006, the Child Care in State Buildings bill, would simplify compliance and oversight. It would ensure that only one entity conducts physical inspections and that providers have a single, coordinated approval process.

LIIF and our partner organizations have long advocated for continued access to child care for families.