Center for the Study of Child Care Employment at UC Berkeley

CSCCE’s new analysis shows the percentage of early educators who are immigrants in each state, from less than 5% in seven states to 38% in Florida. As the administration ramps up its anti-immigrant actions, children, families, & communities are being traumatized. cscce.berkeley.edu/publications...

ICYMI --- CSCCE's 2024 Early Childhood Workforce Index has an interactive state-by-state map analysis of the ECE workforce, complete with policy recommendations and more! cscce.berkeley.edu/workforce-in...

When we show up, we win! In our last contract, #CCPUCalifornia won a life-saving victory: health care benefits. "For the first time, I could cover my out‑of‑pocket medical costs and focus on healing instead of juggling bills," says union sister Pamela Rocha.

Our hearts are broken for union sister Patricia 💔 who is closing her child care because she can't afford to keep it open AND take care of her health. When providers close, kids and families fall through the cracks.

No more empty promises @GavinNewsom 🙅❌ your administration has failed to deliver on your commitment to moving to the #truecostofcare and we don't have a next bargaining date for 2 more weeks!

Child care shouldn’t cost more than college. Or pay less than minimum wage. Families can’t afford it. Centers are struggling to stay open. Early childhood educators deserve better.

This Economic Policy Institute EPI recent report shows how Trump’s deportation agenda will destroy millions of jobs, with both immigrants and U.S.-born workers suffering job losses, particularly in construction and child care. www.epi.org/publication/...

Child care teachers in the US make about $32,000 a year. This (and tough working conditions) has created mass child care teacher shortages & extremely high turnover rates.Our child care industry has long relied on immigrants, especially in big cities. My latest: hechingerreport.org/americas-chi...

Child care providers provide round-the-clock QUALITY child care, but with the state paying us less than minimum wage, "we cannot continue to do it and keep our doors open," says union sister Charlotte Neal. 📰 @kcranews.bsky.social: www.kcra.com/article/chil...

America's child care system relies on immigrants. Without them, it could collapse. Important story from @jackiemader.bsky.social on how the Trump administration's policies will make it harder for families to access care and impact kindergarten readiness over time hechingerreport.org/americas-chi...

Apply today to join our team! Apply for the Operations Director position at CSCCE --->> cscce.berkeley.edu/about-us/job...

Thank you, Senator Thom Tillis, for standing up for families like Angel's across the country. The One Big Beautiful Bill will hurt American babies. Please stand with them. CALL your senators today & ask them to protect families and vote no on this bill. There is STILL TIME: thinkbabies.org/medicaid

Child care is in crisis!🚨Providers like Patricia Moran are being forced to close their doors due to low pay from the state, ripping essential, affordable child care from families.

As we celebrate 25 years of groundbreaking and innovative work, we're still evolving! These are new roles at CSCCE, and we're looking to add dynamic and experienced leaders to our team who are committed to supporting our purpose and future growth. Please share! cscce.berkeley.edu/about-us/job...

We're hiring for the positions of Operations Director and Development Director. Please share with your network and apply if interested! cscce.berkeley.edu/about-us/job...

SNAP helps families eat. That’s it. That’s the post. Take action: bit.ly/4hrdXT1

"Families should not have to fight this hard to survive childbirth, recover or care for a newborn....Medicaid saved my life and gave Marleigh the chance to live hers." - Angel P., North Carolina. Read Angel's story on how Medicaid saved her daughter's life: ncnewsline.com/2025/06/25/m...

Read more about why Medicaid is critical to Dena and her family in The Oklahoman: bit.ly/4k41F3y

"My son Eli came to me through Oklahoma’s foster care system. He was born w/ a congenital heart defect that required 3 open-heart surgeries before kindergarten. He’s also neurodiverse and needs support from multiple specialists....love alone doesn’t meet medical needs or cover therapy bills."

CALL YOUR SENATORS TODAY. There is still time to make your voice heard before they vote. thinkbabies.org/medicaid

Families with low income would be among the groups hit hardest by One Big Beautiful Bill Act. This bill cuts over half a trillion dollars over the next decade from Medicaid. It also cuts nearly $300 billion from SNAP, reducing or eliminating benefits for more than 2 million children. n.pr/44iHTvm

Yes, #EquityInECE also requires naming & addressing the racial disparities and wage gaps that exist within the workforce, ensuring that additional investments and policy reforms disrupt rather than reinforce inequities in the field. Explore 2024 Workforce Index. cscce.berkeley.edu/publications...

Please share! We're hiring for the position of Development Director. The first application review date is June 19th, so if you or someone you know is interested - apply soon! cscce.berkeley.edu/about-us/job...