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Cash transfers uplift families and strengthen early development. Explore why this proven strategy can help every child thrive from Early Learning Nation - ow.ly/T74050VaFBz

Over half of CA’s children under 5 rely on Medi-Cal. Ensuring access to preventive services shapes their futures. To learn more about why this matters, read our latest blog post: ow.ly/lR5s50VcQpG

Timely care is crucial for new parents and infants. Medicaid bridges gaps by covering prenatal, postpartum, and infant care. Learn more—read the article from Georgetown Center for Children and Families: ow.ly/n48450VgU7v

Medicaid-funded interventions empower young children with delays to reach key milestones, reducing long-term costs. See the impact—read the article from Georgetown Center for Children and Families: ow.ly/sWJS50VkY3p

A solid Medicaid system reduces stress and boosts family well-being. Discover how coverage shapes healthier futures. Read the article from Georgetown Center for Children and Families: ow.ly/EmIr50Vqxjf

Community-based care—from doulas to home visitors—means healthier families. We can bridge Medi-Cal gaps for parents in need. Read our new brief, "Home and Community-Based Perinatal Supports for California Families": ow.ly/ivK250Vx21Y

Medicaid’s vaccine coverage shields families from preventable diseases. Cuts put children’s health at risk, raising public health concerns. Read the article from Newsweek: ow.ly/is8m50Vx2pr

Babies’ mental health matters. Children's Hospital LA will now screen every infant patient, linking families to therapy & social supports from birth. A blueprint for hospitals everywhere—read the article from Los Angeles Times: ow.ly/CGc050VFIXp

Early relationships = brain architecture. Loving, back‑and‑forth moments help form 1 M neural connections/sec and buffer kids from stress. See why policy must prioritize connection—read the article from Early Learning Nation: ow.ly/ySTG50VFJ9v

During past cuts, California shrank Early Start eligibility. New federal moves could repeat history. Learn the risks & action items—read our latest blog post: ow.ly/SUo450VK1uT

Wages vs. training? Try wages and training. Community-college pathways + local pay bumps are working for early educators. Explore practical solutions—read the blog post from New America: ow.ly/bKpN50VK2Q8

Doula & CHW benefits exist, but Medi-Cal still lacks home visiting. Our proposal would make in-home visits by a trusted, well-trained provider a covered service statewide. Learn how it closes gaps—read our latest blog: ow.ly/sz5V50VNcTG

Across the U.S., early-childhood programs live across a fragmented maze of state agencies. See why structure matters and check out California’s governance chart from Prenatal-to-3 Policy Impact Center: ow.ly/jlT950VNczh

Proposed Medicaid work rules could cut Medi-Cal for 8 M Californians—many are parents of babies. Coverage losses = delayed care + higher debt. Get the details in our new blog post: ow.ly/5CJL50VS2O1

Medicaid cuts + closing the Ed Dept = double hit for kids with disabilities. $7.5B in school health services, civil-rights work on the line. Read 19thnews for the full picture: ow.ly/IJwn50VSZhh

Equity is the Birthing Care Pathway's north star. First 5s already back Black doula collectives & CHWs statewide. Our latest blog post shows how to weave them into Medi-Cal’s new pathway. Read more: ow.ly/R26i50VVlaf

40% of CA’s youngest kids have immigrant parents; 17% undocumented. New Medi-Cal premiums will push families off coverage. Learn the ripple effects - read our latest blog post: ow.ly/CUYQ50VWPUy

Kids’ BP climbs faster when moms face obesity, GDM or hypertension—impact strongest for girls & Black children. Maternal-health equity matters. Read the blog post from Keck School of Medicine of USC: ow.ly/CwbC50VVlFk

Only 1 in 3 surveyed Central Valley CHWs can bill Medi-Cal’s new benefit, leaving thousands of babies without culturally rooted support. Learn about the barriers & the fixes, download our latest brief: ow.ly/1emn50W1wTT

CHWs helped during COVID & asthma crises—now experts say embed them in every well-child visit. Funding & credential hurdles loom. Learn what’s next and read the blog from Early Learning Nation: ow.ly/ePrE50W2O4O