CDA AnnualReport 2024 - Flipbook - Page 32
Partnerships & advocacy in action
CDA is part of an extensive network of community
partnerships that contribute to expanded services to
children, families, and child care providers in support
of high quality early learning environments. We
express our profound appreciation to our dedicated
community partners whose collaborative efforts,
passionate advocacy, unwavering support, and
steadfast commitment have been instrumental in
advancing our mission and bolstering our programs.
STATE
LOCAL
Advocacy and Policy Engagement
At CDA, advocacy is a core part of our mission.
We play an active and in昀氀uential role in shaping
child care policy at the local, county, and state
levels—advocating for the needs of children,
families, and child care providers. Through strategic
partnerships and coalitions, CDA ensures that
the voices of our communities are represented in
key policy discussions. We are proud members of
Thriving Families California, the San Diego County
Local Planning Council, San Diego Children First
Collective, Child and Adult Care Food Program
(CACFP) Roundtable, First 5 San Diego Commission,
Live Well San Diego, and many other advocacy
groups working toward a stronger, more equitable
child care system.
2024 Highlights
• Secured additional state and local funding to help
child care providers stay open and operational.
• Advanced new initiatives to promote access to
high-quality care for all children.
• Secured increased state investments in
subsidized child care services for working
families.
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