The Earth has been moving beneath our feet lately. In fact, 2024 is the most seismically active year in California since 1988. So far this year, the state has seen 14 earthquakes that measure over a 4.0 on the Richter…

Voting is one of the most important rights we hold as an American citizen. It gives us the power to make our voices heard and influence our democracy. But according to U.S. Census data from 2020, as many as 1…

A passion for helping children and giving back to the community drew Virginia Bergman Loo to CCRC and now, as Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (CFO), she’s excited to support families in a bigger way. Prior to coming to…

A recent meeting between early care and education providers from the San Bernardino region and District Representatives serving the greater San Bernardino area strengthened relationships between individuals and organizations serving families. The Early Care and Education Lunch & Learn event…

The summer sun draws many families outdoors for fun, but with triple digit temperatures in the forecast, it’s important to keep safety front of mind. Heat stroke is one of the leading causes of weather-related illness and death in the…

An ardent defender of children and families, CCRC President and CEO Dr. Michael Olenick has been named one of the most influential people in Los Angeles. The honor was awarded by the Los Angeles Business Journal in its 2024 roundup…

To help children prepare for the new school year, CCRC hosts an annual Back to School drive. Funds raised from our Laughs4Literacy comedy show allow us to purchase those materials. This year we are grateful to have received the support…

Guide to Becoming a Licensed Child Care Provider in California The need for child care is high in California, where there are not enough child care spaces available for the children who need care. This shortage leaves families struggling to…

Intimate partner violence is recognized by the Centers for Disease Control as a public health threat, effecting one in three women and one in four men. CCRC’s Research Division collaborated with the California Department of Social Services, the California Partnership…

As the state moves closer to implementing Universal Preschool, CCRC is working with partner agencies to inform on the value of a mixed delivery system. That system includes options for families who may want early care and education outside the…