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📢RALLY in #Sacramento 5/21/25!
💪🏾Strength in COMMUNITY!
🌟Power to our WORKERS!
🍇Abundance for our CHILDREN!
Put on by End Child Poverty CA & @seiuca.bsky.social. 10am start; 11am speakers; legislative visits follow.
Come for solidarity, food, & community.
www.tinyurl.com/JoinTheMayRally
💪🏾Strength in COMMUNITY!
🌟Power to our WORKERS!
🍇Abundance for our CHILDREN!
Put on by End Child Poverty CA & @seiuca.bsky.social. 10am start; 11am speakers; legislative visits follow.
Come for solidarity, food, & community.
www.tinyurl.com/JoinTheMayRally
Kalisha Monee' Goodwin, M.S., Fresno-based marriage & family therapist & consultant said it clearly: budgets & line items matter, but what really matters is what policies mean at the kitchen table.
#EndChildPovertyCA #AB1690 #FundFamilies #EconomicJustice #CommunityPower
#EndChildPovertyCA #AB1690 #FundFamilies #EconomicJustice #CommunityPower
February 10, 2026 at 8:17 PM
Kalisha Monee' Goodwin, M.S., Fresno-based marriage & family therapist & consultant said it clearly: budgets & line items matter, but what really matters is what policies mean at the kitchen table.
#EndChildPovertyCA #AB1690 #FundFamilies #EconomicJustice #CommunityPower
#EndChildPovertyCA #AB1690 #FundFamilies #EconomicJustice #CommunityPower
“When the federal government pulls back, CA families pay the price. And yet, we keep hearing there’s no money. We refuse the false choice of doing nothing or cutting vital programs.”
— Yesenia Robancho, Associate Director of Policy & Strategy, ECPCA
📍 Community Power Building Day at the Capitol
— Yesenia Robancho, Associate Director of Policy & Strategy, ECPCA
📍 Community Power Building Day at the Capitol
February 10, 2026 at 6:30 PM
“When the federal government pulls back, CA families pay the price. And yet, we keep hearing there’s no money. We refuse the false choice of doing nothing or cutting vital programs.”
— Yesenia Robancho, Associate Director of Policy & Strategy, ECPCA
📍 Community Power Building Day at the Capitol
— Yesenia Robancho, Associate Director of Policy & Strategy, ECPCA
📍 Community Power Building Day at the Capitol
We’re calling for bold actions to reduce poverty and protect Californians against Washington’s retribution-driven funding cuts. The End Child Poverty California Coalition of 180+ groups is in Sacramento TODAY! #EndChildPoverty #ForwardTogether
@parentvoicesca.bsky.social
@parentvoicesca.bsky.social
February 10, 2026 at 4:23 PM
We’re calling for bold actions to reduce poverty and protect Californians against Washington’s retribution-driven funding cuts. The End Child Poverty California Coalition of 180+ groups is in Sacramento TODAY! #EndChildPoverty #ForwardTogether
@parentvoicesca.bsky.social
@parentvoicesca.bsky.social
We celebrate the win for immigrant taxpayers from a federal court in Massachusetts that just blocked ICE from being able to use ANY taxpayer data, including the records it got last summer, an important victory for millions of families & businesses this tax season.
www.scrippsnews.com/politics/imm...
www.scrippsnews.com/politics/imm...
Judge block ICE, DHS from using taxpayer data for immigration enforcement
A federal judge in Massachusetts has ordered federal immigration authorities to stop using taxpayer information for immigration enforcement purposes.
www.scrippsnews.com
February 6, 2026 at 6:46 PM
We celebrate the win for immigrant taxpayers from a federal court in Massachusetts that just blocked ICE from being able to use ANY taxpayer data, including the records it got last summer, an important victory for millions of families & businesses this tax season.
www.scrippsnews.com/politics/imm...
www.scrippsnews.com/politics/imm...
This week we’re joining Amy from Golden State Opportunity
in celebration of #CalEITC Week and the power of tax credits to lift families up. The Earned Income Tax Credit is one of the most effective tools to reduce poverty—helping families cover basics, improve child and maternal health.
in celebration of #CalEITC Week and the power of tax credits to lift families up. The Earned Income Tax Credit is one of the most effective tools to reduce poverty—helping families cover basics, improve child and maternal health.
February 5, 2026 at 10:23 PM
This week we’re joining Amy from Golden State Opportunity
in celebration of #CalEITC Week and the power of tax credits to lift families up. The Earned Income Tax Credit is one of the most effective tools to reduce poverty—helping families cover basics, improve child and maternal health.
in celebration of #CalEITC Week and the power of tax credits to lift families up. The Earned Income Tax Credit is one of the most effective tools to reduce poverty—helping families cover basics, improve child and maternal health.
🌞We're in Sacramento with the #ProsperCA Coalition & CA legislators calling on leaders to expand the #YoungChildTaxCredit & protect free tax prep services.
🆘We've got to help working families & small biz with rising costs amid federal cuts to food, childcare, & healthcare.
🆘We've got to help working families & small biz with rising costs amid federal cuts to food, childcare, & healthcare.
February 3, 2026 at 4:53 PM
🌞We're in Sacramento with the #ProsperCA Coalition & CA legislators calling on leaders to expand the #YoungChildTaxCredit & protect free tax prep services.
🆘We've got to help working families & small biz with rising costs amid federal cuts to food, childcare, & healthcare.
🆘We've got to help working families & small biz with rising costs amid federal cuts to food, childcare, & healthcare.
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Anyone with a heart and soul should agree that children and babies do not belong behind bars. Thousands of kids will carry a lifetime of trauma and PTSD, done in our name, funded by our tax dollars.
February 3, 2026 at 4:47 AM
Anyone with a heart and soul should agree that children and babies do not belong behind bars. Thousands of kids will carry a lifetime of trauma and PTSD, done in our name, funded by our tax dollars.
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@cbsnews.com reports measles infections at Dilley (where 5-year-old Liam was detained). Neha Desai (NCYL): “We are deeply concerned for the physical and the mental health of every family detained at Dilley… no family needs to be detained — this is a choice.” www.cbsnews.com/news/ice-dil...
ICE halts "all movement" at Texas detention facility due to measles infections
The measles cases at the Dilley Immigration Processing Center were detected Friday, Department of Homeland Security spokesperson Tricia McLaughlin said in a statement to CBS News.
www.cbsnews.com
February 2, 2026 at 5:49 PM
@cbsnews.com reports measles infections at Dilley (where 5-year-old Liam was detained). Neha Desai (NCYL): “We are deeply concerned for the physical and the mental health of every family detained at Dilley… no family needs to be detained — this is a choice.” www.cbsnews.com/news/ice-dil...
At just 15 years old, Claudette Colvin refused to give up her seat, nine months before Rosa Parks, reminding us that young people are at the heart of change.
This Black History Month, let’s honor the courage of our youth by building a future where every child feels nourished, valued and free.
This Black History Month, let’s honor the courage of our youth by building a future where every child feels nourished, valued and free.
February 2, 2026 at 8:13 PM
At just 15 years old, Claudette Colvin refused to give up her seat, nine months before Rosa Parks, reminding us that young people are at the heart of change.
This Black History Month, let’s honor the courage of our youth by building a future where every child feels nourished, valued and free.
This Black History Month, let’s honor the courage of our youth by building a future where every child feels nourished, valued and free.
This DHS funding package is a blank check. Until there’s radical transparency, real accountability, and a shift toward community support and legal representation, we must VOTE NO.
Stand with families. Stop the misuse of funds. (202) 224-3121
📞 Call your Representative and demand a NO vote.
Stand with families. Stop the misuse of funds. (202) 224-3121
📞 Call your Representative and demand a NO vote.
February 2, 2026 at 7:48 PM
This DHS funding package is a blank check. Until there’s radical transparency, real accountability, and a shift toward community support and legal representation, we must VOTE NO.
Stand with families. Stop the misuse of funds. (202) 224-3121
📞 Call your Representative and demand a NO vote.
Stand with families. Stop the misuse of funds. (202) 224-3121
📞 Call your Representative and demand a NO vote.
👏ECPCA’s Yesenia Robancho discusses the concerning proposal in the governor’s January budget that would impose work requirements specifically on immigrants receiving state-funded Medi-Cal benefits.
January 28, 2026 at 6:17 PM
👏ECPCA’s Yesenia Robancho discusses the concerning proposal in the governor’s January budget that would impose work requirements specifically on immigrants receiving state-funded Medi-Cal benefits.
Community advocate Kalisha Goodwin’s message at the Stronger CA reception puts a human face on #CalWORKs, #Medi-Cal, #CalFresh, and Black Infant Health matter.
“These are not line items in a budget. They are the resources that held me up while I built a stronger life for myself and my kids.”
“These are not line items in a budget. They are the resources that held me up while I built a stronger life for myself and my kids.”
January 26, 2026 at 3:58 PM
Grateful for a powerful evening at the Stronger CA reception, coming together with our partners and elected champions like Senate President pro Tempore Senator Monique Limón and hearing from community advocate Kalisha Goodwin. 💛
January 23, 2026 at 10:14 PM
Grateful for a powerful evening at the Stronger CA reception, coming together with our partners and elected champions like Senate President pro Tempore Senator Monique Limón and hearing from community advocate Kalisha Goodwin. 💛
Yesterday, Yesenia Robancho of ECPCA delivered a clear message: defend Medi-Cal and CalFresh, end the Medi-Cal enrollment freeze and discriminatory premiums, and adopt progressive, sustainable revenues.
💪 Families deserve care, not cuts.
#CABudget #AssemblyBudget #ProtectMediCal #CareNotCuts
💪 Families deserve care, not cuts.
#CABudget #AssemblyBudget #ProtectMediCal #CareNotCuts
January 21, 2026 at 4:34 PM
Yesterday, Yesenia Robancho of ECPCA delivered a clear message: defend Medi-Cal and CalFresh, end the Medi-Cal enrollment freeze and discriminatory premiums, and adopt progressive, sustainable revenues.
💪 Families deserve care, not cuts.
#CABudget #AssemblyBudget #ProtectMediCal #CareNotCuts
💪 Families deserve care, not cuts.
#CABudget #AssemblyBudget #ProtectMediCal #CareNotCuts
Thank you, Kim and Angie, for your unwavering commitment to children, families, and a more just and compassionate system.
www.chhs.ca.gov/blog/2026/01...
www.chhs.ca.gov/blog/2026/01...
Casey Family Programs Honors California for Excellence in Child Welfare Leadership - California Health & Human Services
CASEY FAMILY PROGRAMS HONORS CALIFORNIA FOR EXCELLENCE IN CHILD WELFARE LEADERSHIP
www.chhs.ca.gov
January 20, 2026 at 6:04 PM
Thank you, Kim and Angie, for your unwavering commitment to children, families, and a more just and compassionate system.
www.chhs.ca.gov/blog/2026/01...
www.chhs.ca.gov/blog/2026/01...
🕊️On MLK Day, we carry forward a legacy rooted in courage, compassion, and nonviolence. Today and every day, we can resist injustice by choosing wisdom and action. We do this by standing with families, advocating for fair policies, and making sure every child has the chance to thrive.
January 16, 2026 at 5:13 PM
🕊️On MLK Day, we carry forward a legacy rooted in courage, compassion, and nonviolence. Today and every day, we can resist injustice by choosing wisdom and action. We do this by standing with families, advocating for fair policies, and making sure every child has the chance to thrive.
There is a solution to fully address the SNAP harm caused by H.R. 1. Tell Congress to support the Restoring Food Security for American Families and Farmers Act and #stopthatSNAPshift to states in FY26 appropriations. Act now: secure.everyaction.com/Wf7TjlCO3kue...
January 15, 2026 at 6:12 PM
There is a solution to fully address the SNAP harm caused by H.R. 1. Tell Congress to support the Restoring Food Security for American Families and Farmers Act and #stopthatSNAPshift to states in FY26 appropriations. Act now: secure.everyaction.com/Wf7TjlCO3kue...
ECPCA applauds investments in the proposed 2026-27 budget designed to address food insecurity & wildfire recovery & calls on legislators to build on @governor.ca.gov's plan so no Californian goes hungry or lacks access to healthcare bc of federal rollbacks.
www.endchildpovertyca.org/release-ecpc...
www.endchildpovertyca.org/release-ecpc...
Release: End Child Poverty California Urges Governor to Use Final Budget to Defend Californians - End Child Poverty California
Progressive Revenues Needed to Counter Federal Tax Giveaways to the Wealthy, Prevent Cuts to Safety Net, and End Child Poverty Across the State SACRAMENTO, CA — End Child Poverty California (ECPCA) ap...
www.endchildpovertyca.org
January 12, 2026 at 5:47 PM
ECPCA applauds investments in the proposed 2026-27 budget designed to address food insecurity & wildfire recovery & calls on legislators to build on @governor.ca.gov's plan so no Californian goes hungry or lacks access to healthcare bc of federal rollbacks.
www.endchildpovertyca.org/release-ecpc...
www.endchildpovertyca.org/release-ecpc...
California @governor.ca.gov released his #CABudget today. We applaud investments in #SUNBucks, #childcare for communities impacted by LA fires, & CalFresh.
In the face of attacks on programs critical to the well-being of CA's kids & families, the Legislature must do more to defend Californians.
In the face of attacks on programs critical to the well-being of CA's kids & families, the Legislature must do more to defend Californians.
January 10, 2026 at 2:49 AM
California @governor.ca.gov released his #CABudget today. We applaud investments in #SUNBucks, #childcare for communities impacted by LA fires, & CalFresh.
In the face of attacks on programs critical to the well-being of CA's kids & families, the Legislature must do more to defend Californians.
In the face of attacks on programs critical to the well-being of CA's kids & families, the Legislature must do more to defend Californians.
BREAKING: Judge blocks Trump from freezing billions in social services funds. via @nytimes.com
This is huge for #ChildCare & social safety net programs that help families lift themselves out of poverty. Trump was targeting 5 blue states: CA, CO, IL, MN, NY.
www.nytimes.com/live/2026/01...
This is huge for #ChildCare & social safety net programs that help families lift themselves out of poverty. Trump was targeting 5 blue states: CA, CO, IL, MN, NY.
www.nytimes.com/live/2026/01...
January 10, 2026 at 12:29 AM
BREAKING: Judge blocks Trump from freezing billions in social services funds. via @nytimes.com
This is huge for #ChildCare & social safety net programs that help families lift themselves out of poverty. Trump was targeting 5 blue states: CA, CO, IL, MN, NY.
www.nytimes.com/live/2026/01...
This is huge for #ChildCare & social safety net programs that help families lift themselves out of poverty. Trump was targeting 5 blue states: CA, CO, IL, MN, NY.
www.nytimes.com/live/2026/01...
The #ProsperCA Coalition is grateful to @governor.ca.gov for protecting #FreeTaxPrep services that help people get these poverty-fighting tax credits:
- CA Earned Income Tax Credit
- Young Child Tax Credit
- Foster Youth Tax Credit
@unitedwaysca.bsky.social #CABudget #TaxSeason
- CA Earned Income Tax Credit
- Young Child Tax Credit
- Foster Youth Tax Credit
@unitedwaysca.bsky.social #CABudget #TaxSeason
January 10, 2026 at 12:22 AM
The #ProsperCA Coalition is grateful to @governor.ca.gov for protecting #FreeTaxPrep services that help people get these poverty-fighting tax credits:
- CA Earned Income Tax Credit
- Young Child Tax Credit
- Foster Youth Tax Credit
@unitedwaysca.bsky.social #CABudget #TaxSeason
- CA Earned Income Tax Credit
- Young Child Tax Credit
- Foster Youth Tax Credit
@unitedwaysca.bsky.social #CABudget #TaxSeason
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Working people have partnered with @governor.ca.gov to build a CA that works for everyone.
The budget proposal protects vital services: Home Care, Healthcare, Education. But the fight isn’t over. We see the structural deficit. We see the corporate greed. We’re ready.
seiuca.org/press-releas...
The budget proposal protects vital services: Home Care, Healthcare, Education. But the fight isn’t over. We see the structural deficit. We see the corporate greed. We’re ready.
seiuca.org/press-releas...
SEIU California | SEIU MEMBERS WILL LEAD THE FIGHT FOR SUSTAINED INVESTMENT IN WORKING FAMILIES’ PRIORITIES
Working people have proudly partnered with Gov. Newsom over nearly eight years to strengthen the foundation of our state by creating good jobs and opportunities for the next generation. This year, our...
seiuca.org
January 9, 2026 at 11:28 PM
Working people have partnered with @governor.ca.gov to build a CA that works for everyone.
The budget proposal protects vital services: Home Care, Healthcare, Education. But the fight isn’t over. We see the structural deficit. We see the corporate greed. We’re ready.
seiuca.org/press-releas...
The budget proposal protects vital services: Home Care, Healthcare, Education. But the fight isn’t over. We see the structural deficit. We see the corporate greed. We’re ready.
seiuca.org/press-releas...
On January 7, 2026, community members gathered to mark one year since the Eaton Fire forever changed our lives. The anniversary event was a call to action; a declaration that recovery without truth and accountability is not enough.
www.endchildpovertyca.org/one-year-aft...
www.endchildpovertyca.org/one-year-aft...
One Year After the Eaton Fire: Remembering, Rebuilding, Renewing - End Child Poverty California
On January 7, 2026, community members gathered to mark one year since the Eaton Fire forever changed our lives. The anniversary event held at Fair Oaks Burger was not only a space for remembrance and...
www.endchildpovertyca.org
January 9, 2026 at 11:05 PM
On January 7, 2026, community members gathered to mark one year since the Eaton Fire forever changed our lives. The anniversary event was a call to action; a declaration that recovery without truth and accountability is not enough.
www.endchildpovertyca.org/one-year-aft...
www.endchildpovertyca.org/one-year-aft...
🤝 Read our joint statement with The County Welfare Directors Association of California, @westerncenter.bsky.social, and @parentvoicesca.bsky.social calling on HHS to rescind their federal freeze and restore stability to vital programs that help families.
www.endchildpovertyca.org/joint-statem...
www.endchildpovertyca.org/joint-statem...
Joint Statement: Federal Freeze of Vital Anti-Poverty Programs Threatens California’s Most Vulnerable Children & Families - End Child Poverty California
Sacramento, CA- Last night the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, with baseless accusations and zero evidence, froze funding for vital anti-poverty programs that serve California’s most vul...
www.endchildpovertyca.org
January 8, 2026 at 10:48 PM
🤝 Read our joint statement with The County Welfare Directors Association of California, @westerncenter.bsky.social, and @parentvoicesca.bsky.social calling on HHS to rescind their federal freeze and restore stability to vital programs that help families.
www.endchildpovertyca.org/joint-statem...
www.endchildpovertyca.org/joint-statem...
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@cagovernornewsom.bsky.social laid out a clear affordability agenda. He highlighted Healthy School Meals for All, called out the federal childcare freeze on blue states and the harmful impacts of #HR1 on health care and food assistance, saying “child care is economic development.”
@cagovernornewsom.bsky.social laid out a clear affordability agenda. He highlighted Healthy School Meals for All, called out the federal childcare freeze on blue states and the harmful impacts of #HR1 on health care and food assistance, saying “child care is economic development.”
January 8, 2026 at 8:36 PM
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@cagovernornewsom.bsky.social laid out a clear affordability agenda. He highlighted Healthy School Meals for All, called out the federal childcare freeze on blue states and the harmful impacts of #HR1 on health care and food assistance, saying “child care is economic development.”
@cagovernornewsom.bsky.social laid out a clear affordability agenda. He highlighted Healthy School Meals for All, called out the federal childcare freeze on blue states and the harmful impacts of #HR1 on health care and food assistance, saying “child care is economic development.”