UNITE-LA is helping bring business perspectives into statewide conversations on expanding access to quality child care for California’s youngest children. In October, UNITE-LA’s Jasmin Sakai-Gonzalez and Kelly Reynolds participated in the kickoff convening for the Stanford Institute for Economic Policy Research’s (SIEPR) Universal 0-3: California Child Care Working Groups initiative.

The convening brought together nearly 100 leaders, including parents, early educators, business leaders, researchers, advocates, philanthropy and policymakers, to explore solutions for strengthening California’s child care system. Several of UNITE-LA’s business organization partners are also participating, underscoring the growing recognition of child care as both an economic and workforce priority.

Through this initiative, UNITE-LA will help elevate business perspectives and strengthen cross-sector collaboration to advance practical solutions for working families. Over the coming months, working groups will develop actionable policy recommendations to inform California’s 2027 legislative cycle, creating an opportunity to help shape policies that support families, businesses and the broader economy.

Learn more about the initiative.