We are a statewide network dedicated to the expansion, improvement and sustainability of early care & education facilities. An initiative of @LIIFund.
Joined May 2020
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Build Up CA | Early Care and Education Facilities retweeted
LIIF recently joined @BuildUpCA, Assemblymember @AsmGailPellerin & others to see a newly built child care center at Tamien Station in San Jose. This transit-oriented development partnered with @SJBChildDevCtr to address both child care & housing shortages.
Build Up CA | Early Care and Education Facilities retweeted
Our new Family Child Care Capital Access #loan product offers a #lendingsolution tailored to meet the unique needs of licensed in-home #childcare providers.
Press release @ bit.ly/44oVEKN.
Nadeen Dorian's success story @ bit.ly/3Fb9Mx1.
Build Up CA | Early Care and Education Facilities retweeted
In rural America, one in three child care centers are Head Start programs. @EdSurge
Head Start’s Future Is Uncertain. Rural Americans Aren’t Ready for What Happens Next.
edsurge.com/news/2025-04-21-…
Build Up CA | Early Care and Education Facilities retweeted
Thank you to our partner, @GoldmanSachs, for supporting our mission. Through the Brighter Futures Fund, we’re strengthening communities by co-locating #childcare with #affordablehousing. Learn more about our $20 million investment: bit.ly/3CYCXlR
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LIIF is standing alongside @CCPUCalifornia today as they call on @CAgovernor to extend relief for #childcare providers affected by the fires in LA. Ending support for providers will put them out of work and leave families with fewer options for care in a strained system.
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Tackle parents' worries during childcare emergencies using expert methods. How can leaders foster trust and enhance dialogue? Find practical insights here: buff.ly/3CbnqyG
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Register for a 90-min session with Julie Kurtz on strategies for self-care and supporting others after a crisis, like the recent LA fires. This webinar will be recorded and available for on-demand viewing.
Register: bit.ly/4aiqTYA
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LIIF contributed to this new @nafcc report (bit.ly/3Bnz4WP) that puts forth five policy principles to improve housing for home-based family #childcare (FCC) educators.
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California's new fire safety building code disrupted child care centers with costly retrofits, prompting temporary regulatory relief while standards are revised. kqed.org/news/12017819/huge-…
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All kids deserve to thrive in healthy environments with clean air & water, safe food & products, & a stable climate. Right now, children are suffering due to the actions of others- because of adults’ inaction on pollution & the climate crisis. #Vote4kids drive.google.com/file/d/1-lC…
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Discover how to design nature-inspired, eco-friendly play areas that encourage children to become caretakers of the environment. Create sustainable spaces that foster a love for nature in young minds. Learn more: buff.ly/3ZKfGNr #NaturePlay #Sustainability
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“Testing done in child care facilities shows that there’s reason to be concerned."
Children Now's @kellyahardy spoke with @Callie_Rhoades1 at @Oaklandside about high lead levels in water discovered in schools across Oakland. We invite you to read here👇 bit.ly/4gRpkUm
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October is #ChildrensHealthMonth! Want to start learning about children’s environmental health, but don’t know where to start? Start here! This short video from @EPA discusses why children are uniquely vulnerable to env health impacts youtube.com/watch?v=yTijgYtm…
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Here's a great weekend read: Board President, Santa Clara County District 4 Supervisor @SusanEllenberg blog on #childcare @ medium.com/@supervisor.ellen….
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To @first5monterey, @paralosninosorg, @BuildUpCA, @BigLiftTeam, @KidAlliance and the more than 460 members who've signed The Children's Movement campaign to stop cuts to kids in the next state budget - THANK YOU 🙌
You can still join! Sign on here!👇 bit.ly/3MFPziX
Build Up CA | Early Care and Education Facilities retweeted
📢 California's latest budget highlights include a path to fair pay for child care providers and release of child care spaces! Find our budget analysis here: tinyurl.com/2c8fn7d6
#CaliforniaBudget #FairPayToday #childcare
Build Up CA | Early Care and Education Facilities retweeted
New Childcare Grant Program: Now Accepting Applications!
➡️Learn more grant details and access the application link at cityofsancarlos.org/childcar….
📅The application deadline is Friday, October 18, 2024, by 5:00 p.m. to be considered for this cycle of funding.
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For #transitionalkindergarten to strengthen #childcare in #California, we must strongly support #infant and #toddler care, #childcareprovider wages, and #parentalchoice!
#California needs a child care system that works for EVERYONE 👏🙌
latimes.com/california/story…
Build Up CA | Early Care and Education Facilities retweeted
Celebrate #LACountyParks’ 80th Anniversary & the “Let’s Play Outside” campaign to ensure that every child in #LACounty experiences nature & outdoors. From July 1-31, there will be over 200 FREE activities & programs for LA County children to enjoy!
Visit: bit.ly/3RYxn73
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Build Up CA | Early Care and Education Facilities retweeted
NCFN showed up in force for the National #ChildcareInnovationSummit bringing our unique lens and experience as well as learning from all the incredible speakers. Many thanks @USChamber & Dept. of Commerce! @IFFcdfi @Liifund @LISC_ChildCare @1stchildrens
