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Federal policy changes are happening quickly and are threatening the well-being of too many California kids.
To provide guidance on how to prepare and respond, Children Now has created an information hub with trusted resources across key issues, here 👉 go.childrennow.org/nfa-social
#ProKidCA
To provide guidance on how to prepare and respond, Children Now has created an information hub with trusted resources across key issues, here 👉 go.childrennow.org/nfa-social
#ProKidCA
We need stability in the early learning and care field. And currently there is none.
This week we urged CA's leaders to continue standing up for kids and fighting against the federal government's attempts to freeze child care funding. We invite you to watch👇
#ChildCare #CALeg
This week we urged CA's leaders to continue standing up for kids and fighting against the federal government's attempts to freeze child care funding. We invite you to watch👇
#ChildCare #CALeg
January 29, 2026 at 6:02 PM
We need stability in the early learning and care field. And currently there is none.
This week we urged CA's leaders to continue standing up for kids and fighting against the federal government's attempts to freeze child care funding. We invite you to watch👇
#ChildCare #CALeg
This week we urged CA's leaders to continue standing up for kids and fighting against the federal government's attempts to freeze child care funding. We invite you to watch👇
#ChildCare #CALeg
Every day we fight to deliver uplifting and lasting change for California kids.
If you're able, we would love your support. You can donate here 👉 https://bit.ly/3Dl1Ic9
#ImpactGiving #GiveWithPurpose #Nonprofit
If you're able, we would love your support. You can donate here 👉 https://bit.ly/3Dl1Ic9
#ImpactGiving #GiveWithPurpose #Nonprofit
January 28, 2026 at 5:00 PM
Every day we fight to deliver uplifting and lasting change for California kids.
If you're able, we would love your support. You can donate here 👉 https://bit.ly/3Dl1Ic9
#ImpactGiving #GiveWithPurpose #Nonprofit
If you're able, we would love your support. You can donate here 👉 https://bit.ly/3Dl1Ic9
#ImpactGiving #GiveWithPurpose #Nonprofit
Want to know about the vital issues affecting California kids? 🤔
Join the CN Insider! You'll get updates on big policy wins for kids, insights from Children Now experts, and stories about the power of advocacy. Become an Insider today! 👉 https://bit.ly/4j1lsSn
#ProKidCA
Join the CN Insider! You'll get updates on big policy wins for kids, insights from Children Now experts, and stories about the power of advocacy. Become an Insider today! 👉 https://bit.ly/4j1lsSn
#ProKidCA
January 22, 2026 at 9:00 PM
Want to know about the vital issues affecting California kids? 🤔
Join the CN Insider! You'll get updates on big policy wins for kids, insights from Children Now experts, and stories about the power of advocacy. Become an Insider today! 👉 https://bit.ly/4j1lsSn
#ProKidCA
Join the CN Insider! You'll get updates on big policy wins for kids, insights from Children Now experts, and stories about the power of advocacy. Become an Insider today! 👉 https://bit.ly/4j1lsSn
#ProKidCA
How does CA grade on supporting kids in foster care? 🫣
The 2026 California Children’s Report Card grades our leaders on how they've supported kids in 30 key issues, including 4 impacting kids in foster care. See every grade 👉 https://bit.ly/49FwSqS
#ChildWelfare #FosterCare
The 2026 California Children’s Report Card grades our leaders on how they've supported kids in 30 key issues, including 4 impacting kids in foster care. See every grade 👉 https://bit.ly/49FwSqS
#ChildWelfare #FosterCare
January 22, 2026 at 7:00 PM
How does CA grade on supporting kids in foster care? 🫣
The 2026 California Children’s Report Card grades our leaders on how they've supported kids in 30 key issues, including 4 impacting kids in foster care. See every grade 👉 https://bit.ly/49FwSqS
#ChildWelfare #FosterCare
The 2026 California Children’s Report Card grades our leaders on how they've supported kids in 30 key issues, including 4 impacting kids in foster care. See every grade 👉 https://bit.ly/49FwSqS
#ChildWelfare #FosterCare
How does CA grade on providing support to families? 🫣
The 2026 California Children’s Report Card grades our leaders on how they've supported kids in 30 key issues, including 4 concerning family supports. See every grade 👉 https://bit.ly/49FwSqS
#SNAP #ProKidCA
The 2026 California Children’s Report Card grades our leaders on how they've supported kids in 30 key issues, including 4 concerning family supports. See every grade 👉 https://bit.ly/49FwSqS
#SNAP #ProKidCA
January 22, 2026 at 5:00 PM
How does CA grade on providing support to families? 🫣
The 2026 California Children’s Report Card grades our leaders on how they've supported kids in 30 key issues, including 4 concerning family supports. See every grade 👉 https://bit.ly/49FwSqS
#SNAP #ProKidCA
The 2026 California Children’s Report Card grades our leaders on how they've supported kids in 30 key issues, including 4 concerning family supports. See every grade 👉 https://bit.ly/49FwSqS
#SNAP #ProKidCA
How does CA grade on supporting kids' education? 🫣
The 2026 California Children’s Report Card grades our leaders on how they've supported kids in 30 key issues, including 13 impacting their education. See every grade 👉 https://bit.ly/49FwSqS
#CaliforniaEducation #ProKidCA
The 2026 California Children’s Report Card grades our leaders on how they've supported kids in 30 key issues, including 13 impacting their education. See every grade 👉 https://bit.ly/49FwSqS
#CaliforniaEducation #ProKidCA
January 20, 2026 at 7:00 PM
How does CA grade on supporting kids' education? 🫣
The 2026 California Children’s Report Card grades our leaders on how they've supported kids in 30 key issues, including 13 impacting their education. See every grade 👉 https://bit.ly/49FwSqS
#CaliforniaEducation #ProKidCA
The 2026 California Children’s Report Card grades our leaders on how they've supported kids in 30 key issues, including 13 impacting their education. See every grade 👉 https://bit.ly/49FwSqS
#CaliforniaEducation #ProKidCA
How does CA grade on supporting our kids' health? 🫣
The 2026 California Children’s Report Card grades our state leaders on their performance supporting kids in 30 key issues, including 8 concerning their health. See every grade 👉 https://bit.ly/49FwSqS
#ChildHealth #ProKidCA
The 2026 California Children’s Report Card grades our state leaders on their performance supporting kids in 30 key issues, including 8 concerning their health. See every grade 👉 https://bit.ly/49FwSqS
#ChildHealth #ProKidCA
January 20, 2026 at 5:00 PM
How does CA grade on supporting our kids' health? 🫣
The 2026 California Children’s Report Card grades our state leaders on their performance supporting kids in 30 key issues, including 8 concerning their health. See every grade 👉 https://bit.ly/49FwSqS
#ChildHealth #ProKidCA
The 2026 California Children’s Report Card grades our state leaders on their performance supporting kids in 30 key issues, including 8 concerning their health. See every grade 👉 https://bit.ly/49FwSqS
#ChildHealth #ProKidCA
How does CA grade on supporting kids in foster care? 🫣
The 2026 California Children’s Report Card grades our leaders on how they've supported kids in 30 key issues, including 4 impacting kids in foster care. See every grade 👉 https://bit.ly/49FwSqS
#ChildWelfare #FosterCare
The 2026 California Children’s Report Card grades our leaders on how they've supported kids in 30 key issues, including 4 impacting kids in foster care. See every grade 👉 https://bit.ly/49FwSqS
#ChildWelfare #FosterCare
January 15, 2026 at 7:15 PM
How does CA grade on supporting kids in foster care? 🫣
The 2026 California Children’s Report Card grades our leaders on how they've supported kids in 30 key issues, including 4 impacting kids in foster care. See every grade 👉 https://bit.ly/49FwSqS
#ChildWelfare #FosterCare
The 2026 California Children’s Report Card grades our leaders on how they've supported kids in 30 key issues, including 4 impacting kids in foster care. See every grade 👉 https://bit.ly/49FwSqS
#ChildWelfare #FosterCare
How does CA grade on providing support to families? 🫣
The 2026 California Children’s Report Card grades our leaders on how they've supported kids in 30 key issues, including 4 concerning family supports. See every grade 👉 https://bit.ly/49FwSqS
#PaidFamilyLeave #HomeVisiting
The 2026 California Children’s Report Card grades our leaders on how they've supported kids in 30 key issues, including 4 concerning family supports. See every grade 👉 https://bit.ly/49FwSqS
#PaidFamilyLeave #HomeVisiting
January 15, 2026 at 5:00 PM
How does CA grade on providing support to families? 🫣
The 2026 California Children’s Report Card grades our leaders on how they've supported kids in 30 key issues, including 4 concerning family supports. See every grade 👉 https://bit.ly/49FwSqS
#PaidFamilyLeave #HomeVisiting
The 2026 California Children’s Report Card grades our leaders on how they've supported kids in 30 key issues, including 4 concerning family supports. See every grade 👉 https://bit.ly/49FwSqS
#PaidFamilyLeave #HomeVisiting
How does CA grade on supporting kids' education? 🫣
The 2026 California Children’s Report Card grades our leaders on how they've supported kids in 30 key issues, including 13 impacting their education. See every grade 👉 https://bit.ly/49FwSqS
#CaliforniaEducation #ProKidCA
The 2026 California Children’s Report Card grades our leaders on how they've supported kids in 30 key issues, including 13 impacting their education. See every grade 👉 https://bit.ly/49FwSqS
#CaliforniaEducation #ProKidCA
January 14, 2026 at 9:00 PM
How does CA grade on supporting kids' education? 🫣
The 2026 California Children’s Report Card grades our leaders on how they've supported kids in 30 key issues, including 13 impacting their education. See every grade 👉 https://bit.ly/49FwSqS
#CaliforniaEducation #ProKidCA
The 2026 California Children’s Report Card grades our leaders on how they've supported kids in 30 key issues, including 13 impacting their education. See every grade 👉 https://bit.ly/49FwSqS
#CaliforniaEducation #ProKidCA
A child care funding freeze doesn’t punish a political party. It punishes millions of real children, families and providers.
Read Children Now's Letter to the Editor in today's @latimes.com here 👉 https://lat.ms/4qpLMZo
#ChildCare #EarlyChildhoodMatters #ProKidCA
Read Children Now's Letter to the Editor in today's @latimes.com here 👉 https://lat.ms/4qpLMZo
#ChildCare #EarlyChildhoodMatters #ProKidCA
Letters to the Editor: Child care in California is expensive enough. Will we allow it to get even worse?
'If our country's leaders truly cared for working families and their children, they would make things easier for them, not withhold essential funding,' writes an L.A. Times reader.
lat.ms
January 14, 2026 at 7:05 PM
A child care funding freeze doesn’t punish a political party. It punishes millions of real children, families and providers.
Read Children Now's Letter to the Editor in today's @latimes.com here 👉 https://lat.ms/4qpLMZo
#ChildCare #EarlyChildhoodMatters #ProKidCA
Read Children Now's Letter to the Editor in today's @latimes.com here 👉 https://lat.ms/4qpLMZo
#ChildCare #EarlyChildhoodMatters #ProKidCA
How does CA grade on supporting our kids' health? 🫣
The 2026 California Children’s Report Card grades our state leaders on their performance supporting kids in 30 key issues, including 8 concerning their health. See every grade 👉 https://bit.ly/49FwSqS
#ChildHealth #ProKidCA
The 2026 California Children’s Report Card grades our state leaders on their performance supporting kids in 30 key issues, including 8 concerning their health. See every grade 👉 https://bit.ly/49FwSqS
#ChildHealth #ProKidCA
January 14, 2026 at 5:00 PM
How does CA grade on supporting our kids' health? 🫣
The 2026 California Children’s Report Card grades our state leaders on their performance supporting kids in 30 key issues, including 8 concerning their health. See every grade 👉 https://bit.ly/49FwSqS
#ChildHealth #ProKidCA
The 2026 California Children’s Report Card grades our state leaders on their performance supporting kids in 30 key issues, including 8 concerning their health. See every grade 👉 https://bit.ly/49FwSqS
#ChildHealth #ProKidCA
The grades are out on how California supports its kids and what we must do to ensure they thrive.👇
The 2026 California Children’s Report Card grades state leaders on their performance supporting kids in 30 key issues. See every grade 👉 https://bit.ly/49FwSqS
#CALeg #ProKidCA
The 2026 California Children’s Report Card grades state leaders on their performance supporting kids in 30 key issues. See every grade 👉 https://bit.ly/49FwSqS
#CALeg #ProKidCA
January 12, 2026 at 5:00 PM
The grades are out on how California supports its kids and what we must do to ensure they thrive.👇
The 2026 California Children’s Report Card grades state leaders on their performance supporting kids in 30 key issues. See every grade 👉 https://bit.ly/49FwSqS
#CALeg #ProKidCA
The 2026 California Children’s Report Card grades state leaders on their performance supporting kids in 30 key issues. See every grade 👉 https://bit.ly/49FwSqS
#CALeg #ProKidCA
Want to know about the vital issues affecting California kids? 🤔
Join the CN Insider! You'll get updates on big policy wins for kids, insights from Children Now experts, and stories about the power of advocacy. Become an Insider today! 👉 https://bit.ly/4j1lsSn
#ProKidCA
Join the CN Insider! You'll get updates on big policy wins for kids, insights from Children Now experts, and stories about the power of advocacy. Become an Insider today! 👉 https://bit.ly/4j1lsSn
#ProKidCA
December 11, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Want to know about the vital issues affecting California kids? 🤔
Join the CN Insider! You'll get updates on big policy wins for kids, insights from Children Now experts, and stories about the power of advocacy. Become an Insider today! 👉 https://bit.ly/4j1lsSn
#ProKidCA
Join the CN Insider! You'll get updates on big policy wins for kids, insights from Children Now experts, and stories about the power of advocacy. Become an Insider today! 👉 https://bit.ly/4j1lsSn
#ProKidCA
🫶 This Thanksgiving, we want to give a heartfelt THANK YOU to all of our incredible supporters! 🫶👇
Throughout 2025, we’re proud to have persistently lifted up the issues affecting California kids to get them the supports they need to thrive. Thank you for fighting by our side! 💪
#Thanksgiving
Throughout 2025, we’re proud to have persistently lifted up the issues affecting California kids to get them the supports they need to thrive. Thank you for fighting by our side! 💪
#Thanksgiving
November 27, 2025 at 5:30 PM
🫶 This Thanksgiving, we want to give a heartfelt THANK YOU to all of our incredible supporters! 🫶👇
Throughout 2025, we’re proud to have persistently lifted up the issues affecting California kids to get them the supports they need to thrive. Thank you for fighting by our side! 💪
#Thanksgiving
Throughout 2025, we’re proud to have persistently lifted up the issues affecting California kids to get them the supports they need to thrive. Thank you for fighting by our side! 💪
#Thanksgiving
Every day we fight to deliver uplifting and lasting change for California kids.
If you're able, we would love your support. You can donate here 👉 https://bit.ly/3Dl1Ic9
Thank you. #ProKidCA
If you're able, we would love your support. You can donate here 👉 https://bit.ly/3Dl1Ic9
Thank you. #ProKidCA
November 25, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Every day we fight to deliver uplifting and lasting change for California kids.
If you're able, we would love your support. You can donate here 👉 https://bit.ly/3Dl1Ic9
Thank you. #ProKidCA
If you're able, we would love your support. You can donate here 👉 https://bit.ly/3Dl1Ic9
Thank you. #ProKidCA
Our statement on the release of the California School Dashboard.👇👇
#StudentSuccess #CaliforniaEducation #ProKidCA
#StudentSuccess #CaliforniaEducation #ProKidCA
November 14, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Our statement on the release of the California School Dashboard.👇👇
#StudentSuccess #CaliforniaEducation #ProKidCA
#StudentSuccess #CaliforniaEducation #ProKidCA
Every day we fight to deliver uplifting and lasting change for California kids.
If you're able, we would love your support. You can donate here 👉 https://go.childrennow.org/donate-sm
Thank you. #ProKidCA
If you're able, we would love your support. You can donate here 👉 https://go.childrennow.org/donate-sm
Thank you. #ProKidCA
October 30, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Every day we fight to deliver uplifting and lasting change for California kids.
If you're able, we would love your support. You can donate here 👉 https://go.childrennow.org/donate-sm
Thank you. #ProKidCA
If you're able, we would love your support. You can donate here 👉 https://go.childrennow.org/donate-sm
Thank you. #ProKidCA
All kids deserve a healthy environment to grow up in. ⛰️
This Children’s Environmental Health Month, we invite you to join us in our fight for improving kids' environmental health. Take action with our "In Defense of Children and the Planet" report here 👉 https://bit.ly/4dM7kbn
#EnvironmentalHealth
This Children’s Environmental Health Month, we invite you to join us in our fight for improving kids' environmental health. Take action with our "In Defense of Children and the Planet" report here 👉 https://bit.ly/4dM7kbn
#EnvironmentalHealth
October 29, 2025 at 7:30 PM
All kids deserve a healthy environment to grow up in. ⛰️
This Children’s Environmental Health Month, we invite you to join us in our fight for improving kids' environmental health. Take action with our "In Defense of Children and the Planet" report here 👉 https://bit.ly/4dM7kbn
#EnvironmentalHealth
This Children’s Environmental Health Month, we invite you to join us in our fight for improving kids' environmental health. Take action with our "In Defense of Children and the Planet" report here 👉 https://bit.ly/4dM7kbn
#EnvironmentalHealth
All kids deserve a healthy environment to grow up in. ⛰️
This Children’s Environmental Health Month, we invite you to join us in our fight for improving kids' environmental health. Take action with our "In Defense of Children and the Planet" report here 👉 https://bit.ly/4dM7kbn
#EnvironmentalHealth
This Children’s Environmental Health Month, we invite you to join us in our fight for improving kids' environmental health. Take action with our "In Defense of Children and the Planet" report here 👉 https://bit.ly/4dM7kbn
#EnvironmentalHealth
October 23, 2025 at 4:30 PM
All kids deserve a healthy environment to grow up in. ⛰️
This Children’s Environmental Health Month, we invite you to join us in our fight for improving kids' environmental health. Take action with our "In Defense of Children and the Planet" report here 👉 https://bit.ly/4dM7kbn
#EnvironmentalHealth
This Children’s Environmental Health Month, we invite you to join us in our fight for improving kids' environmental health. Take action with our "In Defense of Children and the Planet" report here 👉 https://bit.ly/4dM7kbn
#EnvironmentalHealth
What's preventing California youth from getting mental health care? 🤔 🤔
The 2025 BlueSky Youth Mental Health Survey, an effort to reveal the current state of CA Gen Z youth's mental health, has that answer and more. See the full survey results here 👉 https://bit.ly/3IVluxu
#MentalHealthMatters
The 2025 BlueSky Youth Mental Health Survey, an effort to reveal the current state of CA Gen Z youth's mental health, has that answer and more. See the full survey results here 👉 https://bit.ly/3IVluxu
#MentalHealthMatters
October 22, 2025 at 4:30 PM
What's preventing California youth from getting mental health care? 🤔 🤔
The 2025 BlueSky Youth Mental Health Survey, an effort to reveal the current state of CA Gen Z youth's mental health, has that answer and more. See the full survey results here 👉 https://bit.ly/3IVluxu
#MentalHealthMatters
The 2025 BlueSky Youth Mental Health Survey, an effort to reveal the current state of CA Gen Z youth's mental health, has that answer and more. See the full survey results here 👉 https://bit.ly/3IVluxu
#MentalHealthMatters
All kids deserve a healthy environment to grow up in. ⛰️
This Children’s Environmental Health Month, we invite you to join us in our fight for improving kids' environmental health. Take action with our "In Defense of Children and the Planet" report here 👉 https://bit.ly/4dM7kbn
#EnvironmentalHealth
This Children’s Environmental Health Month, we invite you to join us in our fight for improving kids' environmental health. Take action with our "In Defense of Children and the Planet" report here 👉 https://bit.ly/4dM7kbn
#EnvironmentalHealth
October 21, 2025 at 5:00 PM
All kids deserve a healthy environment to grow up in. ⛰️
This Children’s Environmental Health Month, we invite you to join us in our fight for improving kids' environmental health. Take action with our "In Defense of Children and the Planet" report here 👉 https://bit.ly/4dM7kbn
#EnvironmentalHealth
This Children’s Environmental Health Month, we invite you to join us in our fight for improving kids' environmental health. Take action with our "In Defense of Children and the Planet" report here 👉 https://bit.ly/4dM7kbn
#EnvironmentalHealth
Which methods of self-care have been most helpful for California youth? 🤔
The 2025 BlueSky Youth Mental Health Survey, an effort to reveal the current state of CA Gen Z youth's mental health, has that answer and more. See the full survey results here 👉 https://bit.ly/3IVluxu
#MentalHealthMatters
The 2025 BlueSky Youth Mental Health Survey, an effort to reveal the current state of CA Gen Z youth's mental health, has that answer and more. See the full survey results here 👉 https://bit.ly/3IVluxu
#MentalHealthMatters
October 16, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Which methods of self-care have been most helpful for California youth? 🤔
The 2025 BlueSky Youth Mental Health Survey, an effort to reveal the current state of CA Gen Z youth's mental health, has that answer and more. See the full survey results here 👉 https://bit.ly/3IVluxu
#MentalHealthMatters
The 2025 BlueSky Youth Mental Health Survey, an effort to reveal the current state of CA Gen Z youth's mental health, has that answer and more. See the full survey results here 👉 https://bit.ly/3IVluxu
#MentalHealthMatters
All kids deserve a healthy environment to grow up in. ⛰️
This Children’s Environmental Health Month, we invite you to join us in our fight for improving kids' environmental health. Take action with our "In Defense of Children and the Planet" report here 👉 https://bit.ly/4dM7kbn
#EnvironmentalHealth
This Children’s Environmental Health Month, we invite you to join us in our fight for improving kids' environmental health. Take action with our "In Defense of Children and the Planet" report here 👉 https://bit.ly/4dM7kbn
#EnvironmentalHealth
October 15, 2025 at 5:00 PM
All kids deserve a healthy environment to grow up in. ⛰️
This Children’s Environmental Health Month, we invite you to join us in our fight for improving kids' environmental health. Take action with our "In Defense of Children and the Planet" report here 👉 https://bit.ly/4dM7kbn
#EnvironmentalHealth
This Children’s Environmental Health Month, we invite you to join us in our fight for improving kids' environmental health. Take action with our "In Defense of Children and the Planet" report here 👉 https://bit.ly/4dM7kbn
#EnvironmentalHealth
Kids' mental health is now more protected online! 👏
Yesterday @governor.ca.gov signed AB 1043, a vital step towards ensuring kids have online experiences that are age-appropriate and free of harmful behaviors. Thank you Asm. @buffywicks.bsky.social for getting AB 1043 across the finish line! #CALeg
Yesterday @governor.ca.gov signed AB 1043, a vital step towards ensuring kids have online experiences that are age-appropriate and free of harmful behaviors. Thank you Asm. @buffywicks.bsky.social for getting AB 1043 across the finish line! #CALeg
October 14, 2025 at 6:25 PM
Kids' mental health is now more protected online! 👏
Yesterday @governor.ca.gov signed AB 1043, a vital step towards ensuring kids have online experiences that are age-appropriate and free of harmful behaviors. Thank you Asm. @buffywicks.bsky.social for getting AB 1043 across the finish line! #CALeg
Yesterday @governor.ca.gov signed AB 1043, a vital step towards ensuring kids have online experiences that are age-appropriate and free of harmful behaviors. Thank you Asm. @buffywicks.bsky.social for getting AB 1043 across the finish line! #CALeg