Online Resources

California First Five provides information on the state and county First Five commissions, technical assistance, and First Five funds.

Children NOW provides policy analysis and research on issues affecting children in the US.

Children's Advocates Roundtable brings together statewide and regional children's organizations to share resources and information, strategize on behalf of children, and foster a children's political movement.
Children's Advocacy Institute co-coordinates the Roundtable and provides information and advocacy on children’s issues.

Children's Defense Fund educates the country about children's needs and encourages preventive investment in children, particularly poor children, children of color, and children with disabilities. Children's Defense Fund, California works on issues including the state budget, health, child care, and economic justice.

Connect for Kids offers information, knowledge, and an action center for adults who want to make their communities work for children.

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Children's Advocates Roundtable
In English, Spanish, and Chinese
Stories of successful
grassroots activism
In English, Spanish, and Chinese
Advocacy opportunities, with information on upcoming advocacy events and ongoing campaigns.
California Budget Gridlock: Grandma Tells the Story a Children's Advocate comic book (available in PDF format only).
In English, Spanish, and Chinese.
Communities Committed to Children profiles five California communities that have come together to support children and families. In English.
First Steps: Taking Action Early To Prevent Violence recommends ways to support healthy early childhood development and protect young children from violence. In English.

Pathways to Parent Leadership profiles successful California programs that are training parents to be leaders in schools, communities, and the political process. In English and Spanish

Want to push for changes in your community or at your child's school? To find out more about efforts to improve the lives of children and families in California -- and how you can join in?

The Children’s Advocate offers a range of articles and resources on activism by families, early care and education teachers and providers, and others concerned about the well-being of children in California.