Office Closure on Monday, June 19th

in Observance of Juneteenth Holiday

Juneteenth (short for “June Nineteenth”) marks the day when federal troops arrived in Galveston, Texas in 1865 to take control of the state and ensure that all enslaved people be freed. The troops’ arrival came a full two and a half years after the signing of the Emancipation Proclamation. Juneteenth honors the end to slavery in the United States and is considered the longest-running African American holiday. On June 17, 2021, it officially became a federal holiday.

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Men in Child Care

According to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics (2019), fewer than 3 percent of preschool and kindergarten teachers are men.

It is important for children to recognize themselves reflected in their environment, in their race, culture, and language and also their gender. And yet, 50% of the children in child care homes and in early elementary classrooms rarely see their own gender reflected in their teachers and caregivers.

Click here to check out this article by Bananas, our sister agency in Oakland, highlighting just a few of the reasons men are important to the child care industry.

Let’s take this time to celebrate Sacramento men who have chosen child care as their passion and their profession.

Shout out to all the fathers, father figures, grandfathers, uncles, and others who step up to support and show up for our children. We see you and appreciate the gifts you share with the children in your world. Happy Father's Day.

“It’s all about you not trying to decide what your daughter or son should be or what you want them to be, it’s all about loving them no matter who they are or what they decide to do.”

- Magic Johnson

The parent fee waiver has been extended through September 30, 2023

Great news! The Governor signed Assembly Bill 110 (AB 110) into law on 5/15/2023. This law extends the parent fee waiver through September 30, 2023 so families with parent fees will resume paying fees beginning October 1, 2023.

We will be in contact with families as we get closer to the expiration date with detailed information on family fee billing.

Federal Advocacy

Child Action, Inc. staff attended the Child Care Aware of America conference in Washington, D.C. to engage in federal advocacy. We were asking for a $4.38 billion increase in Child Care and Development Block Grant (CCDBG) funding. Additionally, we urged legislators to vote against decreased funding for the CCDBG. During our time in D.C., we met with the staff of Congresswoman Matsui and Congressman Bera.

Child Action, Inc. Testified

in Support of SB 380

If signed into law, SB 380 (Limón) will help early learning and childcare providers and families by transitioning providers to a single cost based reimbursement rate, suspends family fees until an equitable family fee schedule can be established, and funds providers using an enrollment based contract earning mechanism.

SB 380 has passed through the California Senate and is now in the California Assembly for consideration.

Here is a link to the fact sheet on SB 380: click here

Here is a link to the video testimony provided by our public policy officer: click here

Child Care Provider Appreciation Day

This year, we saw proclamations recognizing Child Care Provider Appreciation Day from Sacramento County, City of Citrus Heights, City of Elk Grove, City of Galt, City of Rancho Cordova, and City of Sacramento. The proclamations were requested by the newly formed Sacramento County Child Care Coalition, in which CAI serves among the leadership.

Resources

Are You Interested in Exploring Early Learning and Child Care

as a Career?

Contact a Child Action, Inc. coordinator for information and support on becoming a licensing child care provider.

View our Community Job Board for early learning job opportunities.

Explore SacE3 for cohorts and tuition supports to obtain your AA, BA, or teaching credential.

Free and Low Cost Vision Healthcare Providers in Sacramento

Community health centers, university clinics, or nonprofit foundations usually provide free and low-cost vision services. Low-cost clinics typically operate on sliding scale fees. They might also have charity programs that allow people to access their services for free.

Book Reviews

Male care givers are often missing from the stories in children’s books, or they are added for comic relief or in a supporting role. Here are some books where the male takes the loving lead, showing natural and caring interactions with children.

You can add some diversity to your library with books that quietly but powerfully show men as capable and nurturing care givers in the lives of children.

Made for Me

by Zac Bush

A father celebrates and honors all the wonderful milestones in his child’s life.

We’re Going on a Bear Hunt

by Michael Rosen

A classic for children to act out as you read, the family goes on a hike with some pretty adventurous results.

Jabari Jumps

by Gaia Cornwall

Courage grows in small steps for Jabari and with his father’s encouragement he works through his fears.

June is Pride Month

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