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California Strong Start Index
The Strong Start Index standardizes and summarizes the conditions into which children are born. Comprising twelve indicators that are universally measured, the California Strong Start Index can …
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Child Care and Development Quality Initiatives
This page on the California Department of Social Services (CDSS) website provides an index of child care and development quality initiatives, projects, programs and resources to support the early …
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Child Care Among California Households With Young Children Ages 0–5
This policy brief published in April 2025 uses data from the 2019–2023 California Health Interview Surveys to describe the child care experiences of households with young children ages 0–5.
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SAVE THE DATE: Equity-Centered Quality Rating and Improvement System (QRIS) Advisory Panel
The California Department of Social Services is pleased to announce the seventh convening of the Equity-Centered QRIS Advisory Panel. The seventh Panel meeting will be September 25, 2025, from …
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PD2GO
PD2GO (Professional Development 2 Go) is an innovative approach to early childhood professional development based on this research. Each professional development experience (or “pack”) included …
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California Strong Start Index
The Strong Start Index standardizes and summarizes the conditions into which children are born. Comprising twelve indicators that are universally measured, the California Strong Start Index can …
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National Immigration Law Center – Know Your Rights
FAQ resource detailing legal rights for immigrants.
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California Courts Self-Help Guide – Basic Immigration Resources
Links to immigration legal assistance resources, information on rights, and federal, state, and local support services.
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Resources for California’s Immigrant Communities – California Office of the Attorney General
Information on rights of rights of immigrants as related to housing, education, and general legal protections. Links to legal assistance resources.
Learning Opportunities
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How to Develop and Facilitate Effective Training
A series of seven online modules that provides a comprehensive overview of the qualities, knowledge, and skills of effective early childhood trainers. Topics covered include self-awareness, …
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2025 Beginning Together Institute for Inclusion Facilitators
The California Department of Social Services, Child Care and Development Division, is excited to announce the upcoming Beginning Together Institute for Inclusion Facilitators beginning in March …
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Online Learning Series for California’s Early Learning and Care Professionals in Simplified and Traditional Chinese
First 5 California supported two module series to be translated into Simplified and Traditional Chinese. The modules translated were specifically selected by early learning and care professionals …
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Trauma Informed Practice: Relationships at the Center of Promoting Children’s Well-Being and Healing
The California Department of Social Services (CDSS), in partnership with WestEd, is delighted to announce the launch of a two-hour online professional development module designed for early …
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