January 30, 2025

Lifting Up Families Advocacy Day

CDA Visits Sacramento

On January 22, 2025, CDA proudly joined statewide and community partners, family child care providers, and parents in Sacramento to advocate for vital investments in child care and support services.

The day was focused on raising child care rates, strengthening critical safety net programs, and uplifting the needs of families and providers across California. Attendees had the opportunity to meet with legislators and their staff, sharing stories and data to underscore the importance of these resources for families’ success and well-being.

Legislative Champions and Shared Goals
Legislative champions addressed the group, reaffirming their commitment to:

  • Strengthening safety net programs.
  • Protecting progress and honoring promises made in previous legislative sessions.
  • Building supportive services for families in the 2025-26 budget.

The advocates emphasized that California’s lowest income working parents continue to face significant challenges, often unable to meet their children’s most basic needs.

Breaking the Cycle of Poverty
To help families succeed and break the cycle of poverty, it’s critical to resource programs that address essential needs such as:

  • Affordable, high-quality child care.
  • Access to nutritious food.
  • Secure and stable housing.
  • Comprehensive mental health services.

These investments aren’t just about economic stability—they’re about creating opportunities for children to thrive and families to build brighter futures. A big shout-out to our California Legislators and staff who met with us to learn about these important investments.

 

Our Commitment
CDA remains committed to advocating for meaningful change alongside our partners and the families we serve. As we move forward in 2025, we urge policymakers and the community to continue prioritizing these critical issues. Together, we can create a stronger, more equitable future for all.

Stay Connected
Make sure to follow CDA on Instagram and Facebook [@cdasandiego] to stay updated on our advocacy efforts and learn how you can join the movement for child care equity and family support. Together, we create positive change!

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CDA Reimbursement Schedule
Family is authorized with a variable schedule

Variable schedules are reimbursed for the actual care hours provided that are within the hours authorized. The reimbursement will not exceed the amount billed by the provider or the full-time (FT) or part-time (PT) RMRC listed on the certificate for child care services. CDA will not reimburse for child absences, provider holiday or closure days on a variable schedule. If the full billed/invoiced amount is not paid, the parent is responsible for the difference directly to the provider.

Reimbursement of provider non-operation days/holidays

The number of reimbursable provider holidays and/or non-operation days is limited to a maximum of 10 days per fiscal year. Once these allowable limits are exceeded, reimbursement will be prorated for future closure days.

Reimbursement of registration fees, material fees, insurance fees

Fees for registration, material and/or insurance may be reimbursed if the current reimbursement amount does not exceed the Regional Market Rate Ceiling (RMRC). Reimbursement of these fees is limited to one (1) per child, per fiscal year and will be made in a single payment when requested on the child’s attendance record.

Note: For providers with programs that have multiple fees in one year or where it has been determined that the reimbursement amount exceeds the RMRC, the excess fees will be the responsibility of the parent.

License-Exempt Providers

When child care is authorized for a total of 25 or more hours per week the Full Time Weekly RMRC will be used. When child care is authorized for a total of less than 25 hours per week the Part Time RMRC will be used.

View the State’s RMRC by County See the full Program Guidelines

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