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Breaking the Silence on Early Child Care and Education Costs

Policy Agenda
By: Elise Gould, Marcy Whitebook, Zane Mokhiber, and Lea J.E. Austin, Economic Policy Institute July 23, 2019
Breaking the silence on early child care and education costs

This paper makes the case for aligning the costs of our ECE system with what is required to create a strong and sustainable system. Herein, we model a system to meet the needs of all families in California and solve the myriad problems the current system fails to address.

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Connecting the Dots: Holistic Help for Women and Children Experiencing Homelessness

Blog July 27, 2026

At a time when marginalized populations are more vulnerable than ever, it’s inspiring to hear from individuals who have prevailed over dire circumstances. Their stories give us hope. The formerly homeless single mothers spotlighted here are resolute and resourceful. But they’d be the first to say that they likely wouldn’t be where they are today without the supports they received along the way.