California’s Changing Child Care Landscape

Caroline Danielson, Brett Guinan, Joseph Hayes, Laura Hill, et al.

In recent years, California’s child care system has undergone major changes due to the pandemic and several state initiatives. This report examines the shifting landscape with an eye toward understanding whether the cost of care is affordable for families and sustainable for providers.

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Supported by the Administration for Children and Families (ACF) of the United States (US) Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) (Grant #: 90YE0302).

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On Thursday, September 4, PPIC researchers Caroline Danielson, Joseph Hayes, and Patricia Malagon will discuss key findings from the report and answer audience questions.

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