CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE— 2025–2026 REGULAR SESSION

98

Introduced by Senator Grayson

June 15, 2026

Relative to Thriving Families CA Foundation.

Fiscal committee: no

LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL’S DIGEST

This measure would recognize the Thriving Families CA Foundation’s upcoming 50th anniversary.

WHEREAS, California’s economic vitality depends on the ability of working families to access affordable, reliable, and high-quality childcare and early learning services; and

WHEREAS, In 1976, California began a pioneering effort to expand access to childcare through community-based solutions designed to meet the diverse needs of families across the state; and

WHEREAS, That vision led to the creation of alternative payment programs and a statewide network of community-based organizations dedicated to supporting parental choice, family stability, workforce participation, and child development; and

WHEREAS, Over the past five decades, this network has evolved into a trusted system of family-focused partners serving communities in all 58 counties, connecting families to childcare, workforce supports, family resources, and opportunities that strengthen economic mobility and well-being; and

WHEREAS, Today, community-based childcare organizations support more than 261,000 children through California’s Alternative Payment and CalWORKs childcare programs; and

WHEREAS, Community-based childcare organizations also play a vital role in helping parents work, pursue education and training, and contribute to the state’s economy; and

WHEREAS, Despite significant progress, approximately 1.8 million income-eligible children remain without access to subsidized childcare, underscoring the ongoing need for strong advocacy and policies that expand opportunity for working families; and

WHEREAS, The Thriving Families CA Foundation has served as the statewide voice for these community-based organizations, advancing policies that strengthen families, increase access to childcare, support parental choice, and ensure that public investments effectively reach children and families; and

WHEREAS, The Thriving Families CA Foundation has helped transform California’s childcare system into one that recognizes childcare as essential family support infrastructure and a critical component of the state’s economic success through collaboration, advocacy, education, and leadership; and

WHEREAS, The Thriving Families CA Foundation’s work reflects a commitment to ensuring that every family, regardless of geography, income, or circumstance, has the opportunity to access the services and supports needed to thrive; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the Senate of the State of California, the Assembly thereof concurring, That the California State Legislature recognizes the Thriving Families CA Foundation for its longstanding leadership and advocacy on behalf of California’s children and working families; and be it further

Resolved, That the Legislature commends the Thriving Families CA Foundation for its role in strengthening a statewide network of community-based, family-focused organizations that support parents, promote economic opportunity, and contribute to the vitality of California’s communities and economy; and be it further

Resolved, That the Legislature recognizes the Thriving Families CA Foundation’s upcoming 50th Anniversary in 2027, and celebrates five decades of partnership, innovation, and service dedicated to helping California families thrive; and be it further

Resolved, That the Secretary of the Senate transmit copies of this resolution to the author for appropriate distribution.