The Children's Partnership
@kidspartnership.bsky.social
We have been advocating for the advancement of child health equity through research, policy and community engagement for 30 years.
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📣Our #AChildIsAChild American Indian, Alaska Native & Indigenous Children’s Health Snapshot: bit.ly/AChildIsAChildAIANIn
Health data show us where to focus to ensure a thriving future for American Indian, Alaska Native & Indigenous children in California.
bit.ly/AChildIsAChildAIANIn
Health data show us where to focus to ensure a thriving future for American Indian, Alaska Native & Indigenous children in California.
bit.ly/AChildIsAChildAIANIn
Many protective factors in Native children’s lives help overcome barriers. Check out our snapshot to learn more about:
- Indigenous knowledge
- Cultural-based healing
- Culture, family, community, and peer connectedness
➡️ bit.ly/AChildIsAChildAIANIn
#AChildIsAChild
- Indigenous knowledge
- Cultural-based healing
- Culture, family, community, and peer connectedness
➡️ bit.ly/AChildIsAChildAIANIn
#AChildIsAChild
December 5, 2025 at 6:16 PM
Many protective factors in Native children’s lives help overcome barriers. Check out our snapshot to learn more about:
- Indigenous knowledge
- Cultural-based healing
- Culture, family, community, and peer connectedness
➡️ bit.ly/AChildIsAChildAIANIn
#AChildIsAChild
- Indigenous knowledge
- Cultural-based healing
- Culture, family, community, and peer connectedness
➡️ bit.ly/AChildIsAChildAIANIn
#AChildIsAChild
📣Congress has a clear path to finally deliver ⭐permanent⭐protections for immigrant youth.
Let's Make it Happen!
✔️Text DREAM ACT to 787-57
✔️Stay updated on the pending DACA decision!
✍️Tell your Senators to co-sponsor the Dream Act now! unitedwedre.am/dreamact
Let's Make it Happen!
✔️Text DREAM ACT to 787-57
✔️Stay updated on the pending DACA decision!
✍️Tell your Senators to co-sponsor the Dream Act now! unitedwedre.am/dreamact
December 5, 2025 at 4:54 PM
📣Congress has a clear path to finally deliver ⭐permanent⭐protections for immigrant youth.
Let's Make it Happen!
✔️Text DREAM ACT to 787-57
✔️Stay updated on the pending DACA decision!
✍️Tell your Senators to co-sponsor the Dream Act now! unitedwedre.am/dreamact
Let's Make it Happen!
✔️Text DREAM ACT to 787-57
✔️Stay updated on the pending DACA decision!
✍️Tell your Senators to co-sponsor the Dream Act now! unitedwedre.am/dreamact
Reposted by The Children's Partnership
[3] "The introduction of the bipartisan Dream Act of 2025 is a critical step toward protecting the health & stability of millions of children and families [...] Now is the time for Congress to protect DACA families and pass a permanent solution.” Liza Davis of @kidspartnership.bsky.social
December 4, 2025 at 8:01 PM
[3] "The introduction of the bipartisan Dream Act of 2025 is a critical step toward protecting the health & stability of millions of children and families [...] Now is the time for Congress to protect DACA families and pass a permanent solution.” Liza Davis of @kidspartnership.bsky.social
“The bipartisan #DreamAct of 2025 is a critical step toward protecting the health and stability of millions of children and families... efforts to dismantle #DACA directly undermine children’s housing, nutrition, & emotional security." - Liza Davis, Advocacy Director, Children in Immigrant Families
[1] Today @durbin.senate.gov & Sen Murkowski introduced the bipartisan Dream Act of 2025 which would provide a pathway to citizenship for people who came to the U.S. with their families as children. The time is NOW to pass this bill! Read CTAN's statement:
childrenthriveaction.org/2025/12/chil...
childrenthriveaction.org/2025/12/chil...
Children’s Advocates Applaud Reintroduction of the Dream Act to Provide Pathway to Citizenship for Young Immigrants - Children Thrive Action Network
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MEDIA CONTACTS: Melissa Stek, Communications Consultant, melissa@mountgem.com Tom Salyers, Director of Communications, tsalyers@clasp.org Washington, DC, December 4, 2025—Toda...
childrenthriveaction.org
December 5, 2025 at 4:36 AM
Improving health access for Native children is key to protecting California’s health. We can do better by Indigenous children.
Check out our #AChildIsAChild fact sheet:
bit.ly/AChildIsAChildAIANIn
Check out our #AChildIsAChild fact sheet:
bit.ly/AChildIsAChildAIANIn
December 3, 2025 at 9:01 PM
Improving health access for Native children is key to protecting California’s health. We can do better by Indigenous children.
Check out our #AChildIsAChild fact sheet:
bit.ly/AChildIsAChildAIANIn
Check out our #AChildIsAChild fact sheet:
bit.ly/AChildIsAChildAIANIn
Happy #GivingTuesday!
TCP spent the year fighting back against attacks on immigrant families and LGBTQ+ youth and attempts to limit kids’ access to health care.
There will be much more to do in 2026, so join our fight by giving at bit.ly/GiveTCP2025
TCP spent the year fighting back against attacks on immigrant families and LGBTQ+ youth and attempts to limit kids’ access to health care.
There will be much more to do in 2026, so join our fight by giving at bit.ly/GiveTCP2025
December 2, 2025 at 6:18 PM
Happy #GivingTuesday!
TCP spent the year fighting back against attacks on immigrant families and LGBTQ+ youth and attempts to limit kids’ access to health care.
There will be much more to do in 2026, so join our fight by giving at bit.ly/GiveTCP2025
TCP spent the year fighting back against attacks on immigrant families and LGBTQ+ youth and attempts to limit kids’ access to health care.
There will be much more to do in 2026, so join our fight by giving at bit.ly/GiveTCP2025
A study by CA tribes found that while 92% of Indigenous households in CA had food insecurity, those with more access to Native food fared much better.
See our #AChildIsAChild fact sheet:
bit.ly/AChildIsAChildAIANIn
#NativeFoodSovereignty
See our #AChildIsAChild fact sheet:
bit.ly/AChildIsAChildAIANIn
#NativeFoodSovereignty
December 1, 2025 at 6:18 PM
A study by CA tribes found that while 92% of Indigenous households in CA had food insecurity, those with more access to Native food fared much better.
See our #AChildIsAChild fact sheet:
bit.ly/AChildIsAChildAIANIn
#NativeFoodSovereignty
See our #AChildIsAChild fact sheet:
bit.ly/AChildIsAChildAIANIn
#NativeFoodSovereignty
How to make a safe educational space:
1. Know who will speak to ICE and who alerts others. 2. Mark non-public areas as private
3. Know which warrants are valid
4. Prioritize emotional safety
5. Clear communication with families
6. Data privacy
Learn more: tinyurl.com/ALLINSafeSpace
1. Know who will speak to ICE and who alerts others. 2. Mark non-public areas as private
3. Know which warrants are valid
4. Prioritize emotional safety
5. Clear communication with families
6. Data privacy
Learn more: tinyurl.com/ALLINSafeSpace
November 26, 2025 at 7:42 PM
How to make a safe educational space:
1. Know who will speak to ICE and who alerts others. 2. Mark non-public areas as private
3. Know which warrants are valid
4. Prioritize emotional safety
5. Clear communication with families
6. Data privacy
Learn more: tinyurl.com/ALLINSafeSpace
1. Know who will speak to ICE and who alerts others. 2. Mark non-public areas as private
3. Know which warrants are valid
4. Prioritize emotional safety
5. Clear communication with families
6. Data privacy
Learn more: tinyurl.com/ALLINSafeSpace
Despite CA being one of the states with the lowest rates of maternal and infant mortality, AI/AN/In people still face disproportionately high rates of deaths per birth.
See our #AChildIsAChild fact sheet:
bit.ly/AChildIsAChildAIANIn
See our #AChildIsAChild fact sheet:
bit.ly/AChildIsAChildAIANIn
November 26, 2025 at 7:37 PM
Despite CA being one of the states with the lowest rates of maternal and infant mortality, AI/AN/In people still face disproportionately high rates of deaths per birth.
See our #AChildIsAChild fact sheet:
bit.ly/AChildIsAChildAIANIn
See our #AChildIsAChild fact sheet:
bit.ly/AChildIsAChildAIANIn
CalFresh feeds over 5.5M Californians. It is our best tool against child hunger.
Hunger has life-long effects on the development of children.
CA leaders said yes to CalFresh benefits even as the Trump Admin. fought to keep food away.
Read more here: calbudgetcenter.org/resources/us...
Hunger has life-long effects on the development of children.
CA leaders said yes to CalFresh benefits even as the Trump Admin. fought to keep food away.
Read more here: calbudgetcenter.org/resources/us...
November 25, 2025 at 4:47 PM
CalFresh feeds over 5.5M Californians. It is our best tool against child hunger.
Hunger has life-long effects on the development of children.
CA leaders said yes to CalFresh benefits even as the Trump Admin. fought to keep food away.
Read more here: calbudgetcenter.org/resources/us...
Hunger has life-long effects on the development of children.
CA leaders said yes to CalFresh benefits even as the Trump Admin. fought to keep food away.
Read more here: calbudgetcenter.org/resources/us...
New investment in Medi-Cal: #California announces $145M to expand "tailored, community-based services, including in-person care coordination, housing support, & other vital resources for members with complex needs."
Good news for #KidsHealth. #Medicare
www.dhcs.ca.gov/formsandpubs...
Good news for #KidsHealth. #Medicare
www.dhcs.ca.gov/formsandpubs...
November 20, 2025 at 5:33 PM
New investment in Medi-Cal: #California announces $145M to expand "tailored, community-based services, including in-person care coordination, housing support, & other vital resources for members with complex needs."
Good news for #KidsHealth. #Medicare
www.dhcs.ca.gov/formsandpubs...
Good news for #KidsHealth. #Medicare
www.dhcs.ca.gov/formsandpubs...
🏳️⚧️#TransWeekOfAwareness 2025 ends today, but *every day* is a great day to honor trans lives by protecting their access to care, centering their voices, and building the peer networks that actually keep them safe. #TransHealth #ProtectTransKids
childrenspartnership.org/news/trans-w...
childrenspartnership.org/news/trans-w...
Trans Youth Under Attack: Peer-to-Peer Supports Can Help - The Children's Partnership
Honor trans lives by protecting their access to care, centering their voices, and building the peer networks that actually keep them safe.
childrenspartnership.org
November 20, 2025 at 1:15 AM
🏳️⚧️#TransWeekOfAwareness 2025 ends today, but *every day* is a great day to honor trans lives by protecting their access to care, centering their voices, and building the peer networks that actually keep them safe. #TransHealth #ProtectTransKids
childrenspartnership.org/news/trans-w...
childrenspartnership.org/news/trans-w...
Not only is this a cruel policy (the point of government is to help people's lives), it's bad for children's health. When families can't get support in a crisis, the well-being of children suffers.
[1] A new proposed rule would allow DHS to deny people green cards based on their past or potential use of federal health or social service programs. childrenthriveaction.org/2025/11/prop...
Proposed “Public Charge” Rule is a Direct Attack on Children in Immigrant Families - Children Thrive Action Network
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MEDIA CONTACTS: Melissa Stek, Communications Consultant, melissa@mountgem.com Tom Salyers, Director of Communications, tsalyers@clasp.org Washington, D.C., November 19, 2025—T...
childrenthriveaction.org
November 20, 2025 at 1:12 AM
Not only is this a cruel policy (the point of government is to help people's lives), it's bad for children's health. When families can't get support in a crisis, the well-being of children suffers.
Native youth suffer high rates of suicide due to systemic obstacles.
CalHope Redline is a service providing resources and support for urban Natives.
(888) 368-4090
ccuih.org/redline/
Learn what else can protect Native children:
bit.ly/AChildIsAChildAIANIn
CalHope Redline is a service providing resources and support for urban Natives.
(888) 368-4090
ccuih.org/redline/
Learn what else can protect Native children:
bit.ly/AChildIsAChildAIANIn
November 12, 2025 at 4:49 PM
Native youth suffer high rates of suicide due to systemic obstacles.
CalHope Redline is a service providing resources and support for urban Natives.
(888) 368-4090
ccuih.org/redline/
Learn what else can protect Native children:
bit.ly/AChildIsAChildAIANIn
CalHope Redline is a service providing resources and support for urban Natives.
(888) 368-4090
ccuih.org/redline/
Learn what else can protect Native children:
bit.ly/AChildIsAChildAIANIn
📢 Policymakers: safe early care and education is good policy.
ALL IN for Safe Schools’ safe spaces 1-pager:
tinyurl.com/ALLINSafeSpace
✅Keep CA children learning without fear.
✅Policies that protect sensitive locations.
Share this tool: tinyurl.com/ALLINSafeSpace
@bringingupca.bsky.social
ALL IN for Safe Schools’ safe spaces 1-pager:
tinyurl.com/ALLINSafeSpace
✅Keep CA children learning without fear.
✅Policies that protect sensitive locations.
Share this tool: tinyurl.com/ALLINSafeSpace
@bringingupca.bsky.social
November 12, 2025 at 4:40 PM
📢 Policymakers: safe early care and education is good policy.
ALL IN for Safe Schools’ safe spaces 1-pager:
tinyurl.com/ALLINSafeSpace
✅Keep CA children learning without fear.
✅Policies that protect sensitive locations.
Share this tool: tinyurl.com/ALLINSafeSpace
@bringingupca.bsky.social
ALL IN for Safe Schools’ safe spaces 1-pager:
tinyurl.com/ALLINSafeSpace
✅Keep CA children learning without fear.
✅Policies that protect sensitive locations.
Share this tool: tinyurl.com/ALLINSafeSpace
@bringingupca.bsky.social
📣Our #AChildIsAChild American Indian, Alaska Native & Indigenous Children’s Health Snapshot: bit.ly/AChildIsAChildAIANIn
Health data show us where to focus to ensure a thriving future for American Indian, Alaska Native & Indigenous children in California.
bit.ly/AChildIsAChildAIANIn
Health data show us where to focus to ensure a thriving future for American Indian, Alaska Native & Indigenous children in California.
bit.ly/AChildIsAChildAIANIn
November 10, 2025 at 5:11 PM
📣Our #AChildIsAChild American Indian, Alaska Native & Indigenous Children’s Health Snapshot: bit.ly/AChildIsAChildAIANIn
Health data show us where to focus to ensure a thriving future for American Indian, Alaska Native & Indigenous children in California.
bit.ly/AChildIsAChildAIANIn
Health data show us where to focus to ensure a thriving future for American Indian, Alaska Native & Indigenous children in California.
bit.ly/AChildIsAChildAIANIn
Parents: your child’s early care & education site should have a safe space plan.
✅ Trained staff
✅ Updated emergency contacts
✅ Know Your Rights resources
ALL IN for Safe Schools made it simple for ECE providers to get there — fast.
📄 tinyurl.com/ALLINSafeSpace
@bringingupca.bsky.social
✅ Trained staff
✅ Updated emergency contacts
✅ Know Your Rights resources
ALL IN for Safe Schools made it simple for ECE providers to get there — fast.
📄 tinyurl.com/ALLINSafeSpace
@bringingupca.bsky.social
November 10, 2025 at 5:03 PM
Parents: your child’s early care & education site should have a safe space plan.
✅ Trained staff
✅ Updated emergency contacts
✅ Know Your Rights resources
ALL IN for Safe Schools made it simple for ECE providers to get there — fast.
📄 tinyurl.com/ALLINSafeSpace
@bringingupca.bsky.social
✅ Trained staff
✅ Updated emergency contacts
✅ Know Your Rights resources
ALL IN for Safe Schools made it simple for ECE providers to get there — fast.
📄 tinyurl.com/ALLINSafeSpace
@bringingupca.bsky.social
We're hiring a Health Care Policy Manager!
Are you:
☑️passionate about #HealthCare for CA families?
☑️detail-oriented?
☑️able to make sense of complex health policy info and explain its impact?
Learn more & apply at childrenspartnership.org/contact/care...
#NonprofitJobs
Are you:
☑️passionate about #HealthCare for CA families?
☑️detail-oriented?
☑️able to make sense of complex health policy info and explain its impact?
Learn more & apply at childrenspartnership.org/contact/care...
#NonprofitJobs
November 5, 2025 at 9:21 PM
We're hiring a Health Care Policy Manager!
Are you:
☑️passionate about #HealthCare for CA families?
☑️detail-oriented?
☑️able to make sense of complex health policy info and explain its impact?
Learn more & apply at childrenspartnership.org/contact/care...
#NonprofitJobs
Are you:
☑️passionate about #HealthCare for CA families?
☑️detail-oriented?
☑️able to make sense of complex health policy info and explain its impact?
Learn more & apply at childrenspartnership.org/contact/care...
#NonprofitJobs
Fear of Immigration enforcement keeps kids out of quality early learning.
We can combat this chilling effect with information & preparation.
Learn more with this new safe space early care and education one-pager from ALL IN for Safe Schools:
➡️ tinyurl.com/ALLINSafeSpace
We can combat this chilling effect with information & preparation.
Learn more with this new safe space early care and education one-pager from ALL IN for Safe Schools:
➡️ tinyurl.com/ALLINSafeSpace
November 5, 2025 at 6:22 PM
Fear of Immigration enforcement keeps kids out of quality early learning.
We can combat this chilling effect with information & preparation.
Learn more with this new safe space early care and education one-pager from ALL IN for Safe Schools:
➡️ tinyurl.com/ALLINSafeSpace
We can combat this chilling effect with information & preparation.
Learn more with this new safe space early care and education one-pager from ALL IN for Safe Schools:
➡️ tinyurl.com/ALLINSafeSpace
On 1/1/26, Gender Affirming Care (GAC) will no longer be a federally protected benefit.
In CA, GAC remains protected, but federal changes could up costs.
California LGBTQ+ Health and Human Services Network has key info & resources:
californialgbtqhealth.org/gac-resources/
In CA, GAC remains protected, but federal changes could up costs.
California LGBTQ+ Health and Human Services Network has key info & resources:
californialgbtqhealth.org/gac-resources/
Gender-Affirming Care Resources - California LGBTQ Health & Human Services Network
In California, gender-affirming care remains protected under state law.Across the country, efforts to block care for transgender youth are part of a larger strategy to erase trans existence, spread fe...
californialgbtqhealth.org
November 5, 2025 at 5:07 PM
On 1/1/26, Gender Affirming Care (GAC) will no longer be a federally protected benefit.
In CA, GAC remains protected, but federal changes could up costs.
California LGBTQ+ Health and Human Services Network has key info & resources:
californialgbtqhealth.org/gac-resources/
In CA, GAC remains protected, but federal changes could up costs.
California LGBTQ+ Health and Human Services Network has key info & resources:
californialgbtqhealth.org/gac-resources/
Calling all Latine parents + caregivers!
Join us for Somos Latine Families 2025 Finale
Final episode: Raising Children Who Are Accountable and Empowered
Free | Virtual | En Español
November 10 @ 12PM PT
Save your spot now: tinyurl.com/SomosFamiliasFuertes
#LatineParenting #Adolescence
Join us for Somos Latine Families 2025 Finale
Final episode: Raising Children Who Are Accountable and Empowered
Free | Virtual | En Español
November 10 @ 12PM PT
Save your spot now: tinyurl.com/SomosFamiliasFuertes
#LatineParenting #Adolescence
Somos Latine Families - Brazelton Touchpoints
This free, virtual conversation series offers a safe and welcoming space to hold conversations for and by Latine families.
tinyurl.com
November 4, 2025 at 8:40 PM
Calling all Latine parents + caregivers!
Join us for Somos Latine Families 2025 Finale
Final episode: Raising Children Who Are Accountable and Empowered
Free | Virtual | En Español
November 10 @ 12PM PT
Save your spot now: tinyurl.com/SomosFamiliasFuertes
#LatineParenting #Adolescence
Join us for Somos Latine Families 2025 Finale
Final episode: Raising Children Who Are Accountable and Empowered
Free | Virtual | En Español
November 10 @ 12PM PT
Save your spot now: tinyurl.com/SomosFamiliasFuertes
#LatineParenting #Adolescence
🚨ICE is creating fear for immigrant families. Early care & education (ECE) sites need to be ready.
ALL IN for Safe Schools’ new one-pager gives providers clear steps to protect children & families during immigration enforcement encounters.
📄 : tinyurl.com/ALLINSafeSpace
@bringingupca.bsky.social
ALL IN for Safe Schools’ new one-pager gives providers clear steps to protect children & families during immigration enforcement encounters.
📄 : tinyurl.com/ALLINSafeSpace
@bringingupca.bsky.social
November 4, 2025 at 4:57 PM
🚨ICE is creating fear for immigrant families. Early care & education (ECE) sites need to be ready.
ALL IN for Safe Schools’ new one-pager gives providers clear steps to protect children & families during immigration enforcement encounters.
📄 : tinyurl.com/ALLINSafeSpace
@bringingupca.bsky.social
ALL IN for Safe Schools’ new one-pager gives providers clear steps to protect children & families during immigration enforcement encounters.
📄 : tinyurl.com/ALLINSafeSpace
@bringingupca.bsky.social
Reposted by The Children's Partnership
California, Today is Election Day! Polls are open from 7:00 AM - 8:00 PM.
To find your local polling place or a drop-off location please visit: www.sos.ca.gov/elections/po...
Remember, Your Vote Is Your Voice!
To find your local polling place or a drop-off location please visit: www.sos.ca.gov/elections/po...
Remember, Your Vote Is Your Voice!
November 4, 2025 at 3:33 PM
California, Today is Election Day! Polls are open from 7:00 AM - 8:00 PM.
To find your local polling place or a drop-off location please visit: www.sos.ca.gov/elections/po...
Remember, Your Vote Is Your Voice!
To find your local polling place or a drop-off location please visit: www.sos.ca.gov/elections/po...
Remember, Your Vote Is Your Voice!
Many students face fear, discrimination and stress that worsen #MentalHealth.
TCP’s peer-to-peer support program empowers student-led wellness initiatives to address this.
Read this op-ed from our director of the program, Raven Jones-McKinney:
www.the74million.org/article/when...
TCP’s peer-to-peer support program empowers student-led wellness initiatives to address this.
Read this op-ed from our director of the program, Raven Jones-McKinney:
www.the74million.org/article/when...
When the Outside World Feeds Fear, Student Peer Support Becomes a Lifeline
Jones-McKinney: This moment demands we listen to students, not just because they are the most affected, but because they are already leading the way.
www.the74million.org
November 3, 2025 at 3:23 PM
Many students face fear, discrimination and stress that worsen #MentalHealth.
TCP’s peer-to-peer support program empowers student-led wellness initiatives to address this.
Read this op-ed from our director of the program, Raven Jones-McKinney:
www.the74million.org/article/when...
TCP’s peer-to-peer support program empowers student-led wellness initiatives to address this.
Read this op-ed from our director of the program, Raven Jones-McKinney:
www.the74million.org/article/when...
Liza Davis uplifts the importance of early educators in protecting the well-being of young children. Liza, who advocates for children in immigrant families, talked to Public News Service.
Read here: app.publicnewsservice.org/story/all-in...?
Learn more at allinforsafeschools.org.
Read here: app.publicnewsservice.org/story/all-in...?
Learn more at allinforsafeschools.org.
'ALL IN for Safe Schools' addresses immigration, LGBTQ policy
This month the ALL IN for Safe Schools coalition is releasing resources for early childhood educators – including preschools and daycare centers, on how to follow the law and create
app.publicnewsservice.org
November 3, 2025 at 3:22 PM
Liza Davis uplifts the importance of early educators in protecting the well-being of young children. Liza, who advocates for children in immigrant families, talked to Public News Service.
Read here: app.publicnewsservice.org/story/all-in...?
Learn more at allinforsafeschools.org.
Read here: app.publicnewsservice.org/story/all-in...?
Learn more at allinforsafeschools.org.