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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
🫶 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
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
September 30, 2025 at 3:49 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
“Science has not been viewed as a priority. It’s been moved to the back burner.”
Children Now's Jessica Sawko recently spoke with @calmatters.org on how nearly 70% of CA students are failing to meet the statewide science standard. We invite you to read here 👉 calmatters.org/education/k-...
#STEM
Children Now's Jessica Sawko recently spoke with @calmatters.org on how nearly 70% of CA students are failing to meet the statewide science standard. We invite you to read here 👉 calmatters.org/education/k-...
#STEM
California changed the way it teaches science 10 years ago. But test scores are still low
The science curriculum emphasizes a hands-on, interactive approach. The pandemic made that difficult and accountability is lacking, experts say.
calmatters.org
September 8, 2025 at 7:25 PM
“Science has not been viewed as a priority. It’s been moved to the back burner.”
Children Now's Jessica Sawko recently spoke with @calmatters.org on how nearly 70% of CA students are failing to meet the statewide science standard. We invite you to read here 👉 calmatters.org/education/k-...
#STEM
Children Now's Jessica Sawko recently spoke with @calmatters.org on how nearly 70% of CA students are failing to meet the statewide science standard. We invite you to read here 👉 calmatters.org/education/k-...
#STEM
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 👉 go.childrennow.org/donate-sm
Thank you. #ProKidCA
If you're able, we would love your support. You can donate here 👉 go.childrennow.org/donate-sm
Thank you. #ProKidCA
August 27, 2025 at 6:00 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 👉 go.childrennow.org/donate-sm
Thank you. #ProKidCA
If you're able, we would love your support. You can donate here 👉 go.childrennow.org/donate-sm
Thank you. #ProKidCA
Every day, millions of data points are communicated online. The Digital Age Assurance Act (AB 1043) simply requires that at least one of those data points is used to ensure safe online spaces for our kids. 🫶
Learn more about AB 1043 here 👉 https://bit.ly/3GAtDX4 #CALeg #ProKidCA
Learn more about AB 1043 here 👉 https://bit.ly/3GAtDX4 #CALeg #ProKidCA
August 22, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Every day, millions of data points are communicated online. The Digital Age Assurance Act (AB 1043) simply requires that at least one of those data points is used to ensure safe online spaces for our kids. 🫶
Learn more about AB 1043 here 👉 https://bit.ly/3GAtDX4 #CALeg #ProKidCA
Learn more about AB 1043 here 👉 https://bit.ly/3GAtDX4 #CALeg #ProKidCA
Thank you to the 610 (!!) organizations who've signed on to The Children's Movement campaign to hold health insurers accountable and get kids care! 🫶
There's still time to join! Stand together against unjust insurance denials here 👉 https://lnkd.in/guBW_JtW
#KidsMentalHealth #YouthMentalHealth
There's still time to join! Stand together against unjust insurance denials here 👉 https://lnkd.in/guBW_JtW
#KidsMentalHealth #YouthMentalHealth
August 21, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Thank you to the 610 (!!) organizations who've signed on to The Children's Movement campaign to hold health insurers accountable and get kids care! 🫶
There's still time to join! Stand together against unjust insurance denials here 👉 https://lnkd.in/guBW_JtW
#KidsMentalHealth #YouthMentalHealth
There's still time to join! Stand together against unjust insurance denials here 👉 https://lnkd.in/guBW_JtW
#KidsMentalHealth #YouthMentalHealth
Fluoride has proven to protect kids' teeth and keep them in school. Yet limited access leads to many kids not receiving this critical treatment.
We invite you to read our latest blog on how we're fighting to change that and improve kids' teeth 👉 https://bit.ly/4lIJph3
#KidsDentalHealth #CALeg
We invite you to read our latest blog on how we're fighting to change that and improve kids' teeth 👉 https://bit.ly/4lIJph3
#KidsDentalHealth #CALeg
August 21, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Fluoride has proven to protect kids' teeth and keep them in school. Yet limited access leads to many kids not receiving this critical treatment.
We invite you to read our latest blog on how we're fighting to change that and improve kids' teeth 👉 https://bit.ly/4lIJph3
#KidsDentalHealth #CALeg
We invite you to read our latest blog on how we're fighting to change that and improve kids' teeth 👉 https://bit.ly/4lIJph3
#KidsDentalHealth #CALeg
When natural disasters strike, there's currently no dedicated financial aid to help California foster kids cover the unexpected costs that arise.
We invite you to read our latest blog on how we're fighting to change that and deliver disaster aid to foster kids 👉 https://lnkd.in/gjJ4i9a2 #FosterCare
We invite you to read our latest blog on how we're fighting to change that and deliver disaster aid to foster kids 👉 https://lnkd.in/gjJ4i9a2 #FosterCare
August 20, 2025 at 8:15 PM
When natural disasters strike, there's currently no dedicated financial aid to help California foster kids cover the unexpected costs that arise.
We invite you to read our latest blog on how we're fighting to change that and deliver disaster aid to foster kids 👉 https://lnkd.in/gjJ4i9a2 #FosterCare
We invite you to read our latest blog on how we're fighting to change that and deliver disaster aid to foster kids 👉 https://lnkd.in/gjJ4i9a2 #FosterCare
When natural disasters strike, there's currently no dedicated financial aid to help CA foster youth cover the unexpected costs that arise.
We spoke with Public News Service on how we change that & deliver disaster aid to foster youth. We invite you to read here 👉 bit.ly/45g8VFw
#FosterCare #CALeg
We spoke with Public News Service on how we change that & deliver disaster aid to foster youth. We invite you to read here 👉 bit.ly/45g8VFw
#FosterCare #CALeg
CA bill would help foster kids recover after natural disasters
A bill before state lawmakers would help foster children and their families recover from natural disasters like fires and floods. At the end of August, the State Senate appropriations committee
bit.ly
August 14, 2025 at 4:14 PM
When natural disasters strike, there's currently no dedicated financial aid to help CA foster youth cover the unexpected costs that arise.
We spoke with Public News Service on how we change that & deliver disaster aid to foster youth. We invite you to read here 👉 bit.ly/45g8VFw
#FosterCare #CALeg
We spoke with Public News Service on how we change that & deliver disaster aid to foster youth. We invite you to read here 👉 bit.ly/45g8VFw
#FosterCare #CALeg
Hold health insurers accountable and join the new Children's Movement campaign TODAY! 🙋🏽♀️ 🙋🏼♂️ 🙋🏿
Kids in CA are denied medically necessary services by their health plans far too often. The Children's Movement is fighting to change this - add your organization to the campaign here! 👉 bit.ly/4eLyWQe
Kids in CA are denied medically necessary services by their health plans far too often. The Children's Movement is fighting to change this - add your organization to the campaign here! 👉 bit.ly/4eLyWQe
August 7, 2025 at 7:12 PM
Hold health insurers accountable and join the new Children's Movement campaign TODAY! 🙋🏽♀️ 🙋🏼♂️ 🙋🏿
Kids in CA are denied medically necessary services by their health plans far too often. The Children's Movement is fighting to change this - add your organization to the campaign here! 👉 bit.ly/4eLyWQe
Kids in CA are denied medically necessary services by their health plans far too often. The Children's Movement is fighting to change this - add your organization to the campaign here! 👉 bit.ly/4eLyWQe
When natural disasters strike, there is currently no dedicated financial assistance to help CA foster youth cover the unexpected costs that arise.
We invite you to read our latest blog on how we're fighting to change that, here 👉 www.childrennow.org/blog/how-we-...
#FosterCare #ChildWelfare #CALeg
We invite you to read our latest blog on how we're fighting to change that, here 👉 www.childrennow.org/blog/how-we-...
#FosterCare #ChildWelfare #CALeg
August 6, 2025 at 5:44 PM
When natural disasters strike, there is currently no dedicated financial assistance to help CA foster youth cover the unexpected costs that arise.
We invite you to read our latest blog on how we're fighting to change that, here 👉 www.childrennow.org/blog/how-we-...
#FosterCare #ChildWelfare #CALeg
We invite you to read our latest blog on how we're fighting to change that, here 👉 www.childrennow.org/blog/how-we-...
#FosterCare #ChildWelfare #CALeg
Help hold health insurers accountable and join the new Children's Movement campaign TODAY! 🙋🏽♀️ 🙋🏼♂️ 🙋🏿
Kids in CA are denied medically necessary services by their health plans far too often. The Children's Movement is fighting to change this - add your organization to the campaign here 👉 bit.ly/4eLyWQe
Kids in CA are denied medically necessary services by their health plans far too often. The Children's Movement is fighting to change this - add your organization to the campaign here 👉 bit.ly/4eLyWQe
July 23, 2025 at 4:17 PM
Help hold health insurers accountable and join the new Children's Movement campaign TODAY! 🙋🏽♀️ 🙋🏼♂️ 🙋🏿
Kids in CA are denied medically necessary services by their health plans far too often. The Children's Movement is fighting to change this - add your organization to the campaign here 👉 bit.ly/4eLyWQe
Kids in CA are denied medically necessary services by their health plans far too often. The Children's Movement is fighting to change this - add your organization to the campaign here 👉 bit.ly/4eLyWQe
Federal policy changes threatening California kids, like the new federal budget law with cuts to Medicaid and SNAP, are happening quickly.
To provide guidance on how to prepare and respond, we created an information hub with trusted resources. You can find it here 👉 go.childrennow.org/nfa-social ❤️
To provide guidance on how to prepare and respond, we created an information hub with trusted resources. You can find it here 👉 go.childrennow.org/nfa-social ❤️
July 17, 2025 at 8:36 PM
Federal policy changes threatening California kids, like the new federal budget law with cuts to Medicaid and SNAP, are happening quickly.
To provide guidance on how to prepare and respond, we created an information hub with trusted resources. You can find it here 👉 go.childrennow.org/nfa-social ❤️
To provide guidance on how to prepare and respond, we created an information hub with trusted resources. You can find it here 👉 go.childrennow.org/nfa-social ❤️
"There's really no way to cut billions of dollars from Medicaid without hurting kids."
We recently spoke with @kalwradio.bsky.social on how new cuts to Medicaid will negatively impact CA families in need of health care. We invite you to listen 👉 www.kalw.org/show/your-ca...
#Medicaid #ChildHealth
We recently spoke with @kalwradio.bsky.social on how new cuts to Medicaid will negatively impact CA families in need of health care. We invite you to listen 👉 www.kalw.org/show/your-ca...
#Medicaid #ChildHealth
GOP Medicaid cuts could cause 51,000 preventable deaths every year
The GOP’s budget will strip 17 million people of their health insurance and push the healthcare system to a breaking point. How are medical professionals preparing?
www.kalw.org
July 16, 2025 at 7:19 PM
"There's really no way to cut billions of dollars from Medicaid without hurting kids."
We recently spoke with @kalwradio.bsky.social on how new cuts to Medicaid will negatively impact CA families in need of health care. We invite you to listen 👉 www.kalw.org/show/your-ca...
#Medicaid #ChildHealth
We recently spoke with @kalwradio.bsky.social on how new cuts to Medicaid will negatively impact CA families in need of health care. We invite you to listen 👉 www.kalw.org/show/your-ca...
#Medicaid #ChildHealth
“We guarantee every kid an education in this country, regardless of status.”
Children Now President Ted Lempert recently spoke with the LA Times about the Trump administration banning undocumented kids from Head Start. We invite you to read here 👉 www.latimes.com/california/s...
#EarlyEdForAll
Children Now President Ted Lempert recently spoke with the LA Times about the Trump administration banning undocumented kids from Head Start. We invite you to read here 👉 www.latimes.com/california/s...
#EarlyEdForAll
New Trump rule immediately bans undocumented immigrants from Head Start child care
The Trump administration bars undocumented immigrants from accessing Head Start, putting child care for many families in jeopardy.
www.latimes.com
July 11, 2025 at 4:11 PM
“We guarantee every kid an education in this country, regardless of status.”
Children Now President Ted Lempert recently spoke with the LA Times about the Trump administration banning undocumented kids from Head Start. We invite you to read here 👉 www.latimes.com/california/s...
#EarlyEdForAll
Children Now President Ted Lempert recently spoke with the LA Times about the Trump administration banning undocumented kids from Head Start. We invite you to read here 👉 www.latimes.com/california/s...
#EarlyEdForAll