After three years of historical surpluses in our state budget that helped uplift and strengthen youth and families from historically marginalized communities, California is again facing historical deficits that will negatively affect progress made. UNITE-LA has been proactive in sharing our concerns with state leadership by meeting with legislators and writing letters of support indicating UNITE-LA’s priorities. Read our letter specific to education and workforce development.

UNITE-LA also led in the development of an early care and education budget letter highlighting our top three priorities:

• Continued investments towards finalizing the distribution of childcare spaces that were appropriated in the 2023-24 budget;
• Developing and implementing an alternative rate methodology in collaboration with providers, families and advocates; and lastly,
• Continuing with committed investments to Transitional Kindergarten and Full-Day Kindergarten programs.

UNITE-LA is proud to have garnered the support of 17 business partners from throughout the state on this support letter for ECE.