Child Care Providers United California
@ccpucalifornia.bsky.social
CCPU brings together over 40,000 family child care providers across California and is a partnership of @SEIULocal99, @SEIU521, and @UDWA.
childcareprovidersunited.org
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Hands off child care! A child care funding freeze would destabilize an already fragile child care system, and put millions of families and children at risk.
🚨Tell California elected officials to demand an end to federal funding freezes: http://ccpu.click/makeacall
🚨Tell California elected officials to demand an end to federal funding freezes: http://ccpu.click/makeacall
February 9, 2026 at 6:12 PM
Hands off child care! A child care funding freeze would destabilize an already fragile child care system, and put millions of families and children at risk.
🚨Tell California elected officials to demand an end to federal funding freezes: http://ccpu.click/makeacall
🚨Tell California elected officials to demand an end to federal funding freezes: http://ccpu.click/makeacall
Fantastic news! This victory means that funding to providers and services to families will not be disrupted for the duration of the lawsuit, or unless a higher court intervenes.
apnews.com/article/soci...
apnews.com/article/soci...
Feds can't withhold social service funds from 5 Democratic states amid fraud claims, judge rules
A federal judge in New York says the Trump administration must keep the money flowing for now for programs aimed at helping low-income families with children in five states.
apnews.com
February 7, 2026 at 9:39 PM
Fantastic news! This victory means that funding to providers and services to families will not be disrupted for the duration of the lawsuit, or unless a higher court intervenes.
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apnews.com/article/soci...
Nobody should live in fear of harassment. Somali child care providers are pillars of our communities who provide quality care for working families. We won't stand for this unwarranted harassment targeting our members.
https://www.thenation.com/article/society/childcare-nick-shirley-vigilantes/
https://www.thenation.com/article/society/childcare-nick-shirley-vigilantes/
Childcare Providers Around the Country Are Being Targeted by Vigilante Surveillance
In response to bogus allegations of fraud in Minnesota, strangers are filming them, knocking on their doors, demanding to be let in. It’s scaring parents and costing providers.
www.thenation.com
February 6, 2026 at 9:51 PM
Nobody should live in fear of harassment. Somali child care providers are pillars of our communities who provide quality care for working families. We won't stand for this unwarranted harassment targeting our members.
https://www.thenation.com/article/society/childcare-nick-shirley-vigilantes/
https://www.thenation.com/article/society/childcare-nick-shirley-vigilantes/
Child care is rooted in Black history. Black and Brown women were some of the first child care providers and continue to make up the majority of the workforce, but we are still undervalued and underpaid.
We need to get paid for the full cost of care NOW and will not back down in our fight.
We need to get paid for the full cost of care NOW and will not back down in our fight.
February 3, 2026 at 11:58 PM
Child care is rooted in Black history. Black and Brown women were some of the first child care providers and continue to make up the majority of the workforce, but we are still undervalued and underpaid.
We need to get paid for the full cost of care NOW and will not back down in our fight.
We need to get paid for the full cost of care NOW and will not back down in our fight.
Child care can't wait 📣 Governor @gavinnewsom.bsky.social budget proposal lacks funding to get families off of subsidy waitlists and into child care so parents can work while their children receive a quality early education.
TY: @latimes.com
www.latimes.com/california/s...
TY: @latimes.com
www.latimes.com/california/s...
Why child care could be ‘at a standstill’ as California plans not to expand financial assistance
Gov. Gavin Newsom's proposed budget lacks funding for additional subsidized child-care slots, stalling progress on getting thousands of families access to affordable care.
www.latimes.com
February 3, 2026 at 1:24 AM
Child care can't wait 📣 Governor @gavinnewsom.bsky.social budget proposal lacks funding to get families off of subsidy waitlists and into child care so parents can work while their children receive a quality early education.
TY: @latimes.com
www.latimes.com/california/s...
TY: @latimes.com
www.latimes.com/california/s...
Child care providers are filling transportation gaps for California's working families. Without us, parents who work long or early hours, like truck drivers and farm workers, wouldn't be able take their kids to school or pick them up after work.
January 29, 2026 at 7:19 PM
Child care providers are filling transportation gaps for California's working families. Without us, parents who work long or early hours, like truck drivers and farm workers, wouldn't be able take their kids to school or pick them up after work.
What does fair pay for child care providers look like?
👉 Pay that covers the true cost of care
👉 Pay that is on time
👉 Pay that is consistent!
👉 Pay that covers the true cost of care
👉 Pay that is on time
👉 Pay that is consistent!
January 28, 2026 at 10:39 PM
What does fair pay for child care providers look like?
👉 Pay that covers the true cost of care
👉 Pay that is on time
👉 Pay that is consistent!
👉 Pay that covers the true cost of care
👉 Pay that is on time
👉 Pay that is consistent!
Child care providers are standing together to call on our courts to REJECT the federal government's threats to freeze child care funding. This unlawful funding freeze will cause severe harm to the communities we serve, including low-income and single-parents!
January 26, 2026 at 8:22 PM
Child care providers are standing together to call on our courts to REJECT the federal government's threats to freeze child care funding. This unlawful funding freeze will cause severe harm to the communities we serve, including low-income and single-parents!
Defunding child care is an attack on child care providers and working families. 🚨 Child care providers are joining hands with @democracyforward.org to challenge the politically driven attack on child care and family assistance that will harm our communities and the families we serve.
BREAKING: We're suing to stop the Trump-Vance admin's unlawful, politically-driven attempt to freeze $10B in child care funding across 5 states.
The admin's weaponization of gov funds threatens the lives and livelihoods of families, children, and providers.
We're pushing back in court.
The admin's weaponization of gov funds threatens the lives and livelihoods of families, children, and providers.
We're pushing back in court.
January 23, 2026 at 11:30 PM
Defunding child care is an attack on child care providers and working families. 🚨 Child care providers are joining hands with @democracyforward.org to challenge the politically driven attack on child care and family assistance that will harm our communities and the families we serve.
Without affordable child care, many working parents would be squeezed out of the workforce. Strong communities rely on fair pay for quality child care.
January 22, 2026 at 6:55 PM
Without affordable child care, many working parents would be squeezed out of the workforce. Strong communities rely on fair pay for quality child care.
We don't have to imagine this @gavinnewsom.bsky.social because California has been paying us less than $7.25 an hour for DECADES. IT'S time to pay us for the FULL cost of providing care so we can keep our doors open for California's working families.
January 21, 2026 at 7:30 PM
We don't have to imagine this @gavinnewsom.bsky.social because California has been paying us less than $7.25 an hour for DECADES. IT'S time to pay us for the FULL cost of providing care so we can keep our doors open for California's working families.
In remembrance of Martin Luther King Jr., we look to his wisdom for inspiration and his dedication to organizing for encouragement. It takes time and perseverance to change systems, but we know that when we show up united as one voice, we can overcome even the greatest hurdles.
January 19, 2026 at 6:20 PM
In remembrance of Martin Luther King Jr., we look to his wisdom for inspiration and his dedication to organizing for encouragement. It takes time and perseverance to change systems, but we know that when we show up united as one voice, we can overcome even the greatest hurdles.
We heard 2016 is trending 👀 Ten years ago we were still fighting to form our union! Flash forward to 2026 and we’re standing strong together to ensure providers are paid the true cost of care.
January 17, 2026 at 6:31 PM
We heard 2016 is trending 👀 Ten years ago we were still fighting to form our union! Flash forward to 2026 and we’re standing strong together to ensure providers are paid the true cost of care.
Our fight brings us into community and we stand hand in hand as we push forward to winning fair pay for the hours we spend caring for our communities.
January 17, 2026 at 1:00 AM
Our fight brings us into community and we stand hand in hand as we push forward to winning fair pay for the hours we spend caring for our communities.
We’ll continue fighting to protect access to care for working families — no politically, racist fueled attacks can stop us. ✊
NEW: It took a federal judge less than 24 hours to shut down Trump’s politically motivated child care cuts in California.
January 10, 2026 at 1:37 AM
We’ll continue fighting to protect access to care for working families — no politically, racist fueled attacks can stop us. ✊
CA must continue to build on our progress to ensure access to child care is protected! We look forward to working with the @cawomenscaucus.bsky.social, legislative leaders, and Governor @gavinnewsom.bsky.social to protect access to quality affordable child care for working families.
January 9, 2026 at 11:24 PM
CA must continue to build on our progress to ensure access to child care is protected! We look forward to working with the @cawomenscaucus.bsky.social, legislative leaders, and Governor @gavinnewsom.bsky.social to protect access to quality affordable child care for working families.
Child care providers stand with @agrobbonta.oag.ca.gov to protect families and workers against blatant attacks on affordable child care! We'll fight to ensure that California families do not lose access to care and for the safety of providers and the children they care for.
Trump’s attacks on hard-working women of color who provide child care are attacks on all working people. We know safe & reliable care empowers workers to earn a living and provide for their families.
We support AG Rob Bonta challenging these attacks on workers.
www.politico.com/news/2026/01...
We support AG Rob Bonta challenging these attacks on workers.
www.politico.com/news/2026/01...
California, New York and other blue states to sue Trump over $10B cut to welfare funding
Trump officials have alleged without evidence widespread fraud and waste by the five Democratic strongholds.
www.politico.com
January 9, 2026 at 12:15 AM
Child care providers stand with @agrobbonta.oag.ca.gov to protect families and workers against blatant attacks on affordable child care! We'll fight to ensure that California families do not lose access to care and for the safety of providers and the children they care for.
We won't stand for threats against child care providers and the families we serve. Access to affordable quality child care is essential to keep parents in their jobs and to give kids quality early learning opportunities.
Donald Trump plans to illegally cut all federal funding for child care, throwing parents into disarray and forcing them to choose between going to work or taking care of their children.
California invests in our children and families. We will not let them fall behind.
California invests in our children and families. We will not let them fall behind.
January 9, 2026 at 12:08 AM
We won't stand for threats against child care providers and the families we serve. Access to affordable quality child care is essential to keep parents in their jobs and to give kids quality early learning opportunities.
Reposted by Child Care Providers United California
Donald Trump plans to illegally cut all federal funding for child care, throwing parents into disarray and forcing them to choose between going to work or taking care of their children.
California invests in our children and families. We will not let them fall behind.
California invests in our children and families. We will not let them fall behind.
January 8, 2026 at 7:23 PM
Donald Trump plans to illegally cut all federal funding for child care, throwing parents into disarray and forcing them to choose between going to work or taking care of their children.
California invests in our children and families. We will not let them fall behind.
California invests in our children and families. We will not let them fall behind.
When child care is under attack families are under attack and we WILL fight back! 📣📣
CCPU and California Legislative Women's Caucus have long partnered to secure funding to address families and providers child care needs.
CCPU and California Legislative Women's Caucus have long partnered to secure funding to address families and providers child care needs.
The federal $10 billion freeze on #childcare funding will cost $122 billion per year. We won't stand by as these blatant attacks on our families continue. #caleg
January 8, 2026 at 1:44 AM
When child care is under attack families are under attack and we WILL fight back! 📣📣
CCPU and California Legislative Women's Caucus have long partnered to secure funding to address families and providers child care needs.
CCPU and California Legislative Women's Caucus have long partnered to secure funding to address families and providers child care needs.
Our dream? Fair pay for the providers who uphold the fourth largest economy in the world.
January 7, 2026 at 3:10 PM
Our dream? Fair pay for the providers who uphold the fourth largest economy in the world.
Threatening to freeze federal child care funding and overturning stabilization policies, along with harassment of providers of Somali descent in Minnesota and beyond, are direct threats on working families of all backgrounds who rely on access to quality, affordable child care.
January 6, 2026 at 7:41 PM
Threatening to freeze federal child care funding and overturning stabilization policies, along with harassment of providers of Somali descent in Minnesota and beyond, are direct threats on working families of all backgrounds who rely on access to quality, affordable child care.
Welcome back to session, #CALeg! We look forward to working hand in hand this year to ensure providers finally get fair pay for providing quality care to California's working families!
January 5, 2026 at 6:37 PM
Welcome back to session, #CALeg! We look forward to working hand in hand this year to ensure providers finally get fair pay for providing quality care to California's working families!
Happy new year from #CCPUCalifornia! We're excited for another year of standing strong together to fight for fair and consistent pay!
January 1, 2026 at 9:28 PM
Happy new year from #CCPUCalifornia! We're excited for another year of standing strong together to fight for fair and consistent pay!
2026 is around the corner and our path forward is clear, the children and families we care for are counting on us to stabilize the child care system!
Read about our recommendations for stabilizing child care: https://childcareprovidersunited.org/our-2026roadmap-jlmc-recommendations/
Read about our recommendations for stabilizing child care: https://childcareprovidersunited.org/our-2026roadmap-jlmc-recommendations/
December 30, 2025 at 9:45 PM
2026 is around the corner and our path forward is clear, the children and families we care for are counting on us to stabilize the child care system!
Read about our recommendations for stabilizing child care: https://childcareprovidersunited.org/our-2026roadmap-jlmc-recommendations/
Read about our recommendations for stabilizing child care: https://childcareprovidersunited.org/our-2026roadmap-jlmc-recommendations/