Senate Ed Votes to Support More Meals for Young Kids

AB 842 (Limón) passed out of the Senate Ed Committee on July 9th with a unanimous vote of support!

CFPA Comments Opposing HUD Proposal to Restrict Housing Assistance

The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) recently published a proposal in the Federal Register that would bar families from receiving

SB 285 (Wiener) Heads to Assembly Appropriations – Send in Your Letter of Support Today!

Last week, SB 285 (Wiener) passed out of the Assembly Human Services Committee on a unanimous 7-0 vote. The bill will next be heard in the Assembly Appropriations Committee, likely on August 14th. Submit a letter by by August 7th to show your support for

SB 285 (Wiener) Moves on to Assembly Appropriations!

Thanks to a tremendous showing of support from stakeholders last week, SB 285 (Wiener) passed the Assembly Human Services Committee on a unanimous

CFPA Submits Comments Opposing Federal Proposal to Shrink Poverty Threshold

The OMB proposes to update the Census Bureau’s poverty thresholds using a slower-rising measure of inflation than the current Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U). If enacted, the change would lower the poverty line with the effect worsening over time.

Funding for SB 499 Not Included in State Budget

Last week, the California Legislature approved a multi-billion dollar budget that, unfortunately, does not include any funding for SB 499

Historic Budget, Yet Most Food Priorities Unfunded

Yesterday the Legislature passed the 2019-20 Budget Act in a compromise with Governor Newsom.

SB 285 (Wiener) Heads to Assembly Human Services – Send in Your Letter of Support Today!

SB 285 (Wiener) has passed the Senate and will next be heard in the Assembly Human Services Committee, likely on July 2nd. Submit a letter by by June 26th

Take Action! Call & Email for Food Access in State Budget

As we head into State Budget Conference, key Senators and Assemblymembers need to hear from you!

AB 842 (Limón): Onward to the Senate

Whether in preschool or high school do all children deserve access to a meal? The Assembly said YES!

One Step Closer to Hunger-Free Preschool and Child Care!

Last week the Assembly Appropriations Committee, chaired by Assemblymember Lorena Gonzalez, passed AB 842 out of committee!

SB 285 (Wiener) Moves to the Senate Floor!

Thanks to your support, we are one step closer to improving access to CalFresh, our state’s most impactful anti-hunger and anti-poverty program.

Senate Takes Big Steps Forward for SB 499 (McGuire)!

Thanks to your support, we are one step closer making the California Grown for Healthy Kids Act a reality! SB 499 (McGuire) passed out of Senate Appropriations Committee yesterday with a unanimous, bipartisan 6-0 vote

Take Action! Children Need Your Support for Access to Healthy Meals

These Senators and Assemblymembers need to hear from you

Act Now for Universally Free, Fresh Meals and SB 499!

Join us in asking for support of SB 499 (McGuire) and funding for CA-Grown for Healthy Kids

AB 1508 Held in Assembly Appropriations

AB 1508 was held by Assembly Appropriations, and will not move forward this year. However, the budget campaign for Breakfast After the Bell Grants is still alive!

Email/Call/Tweet – More Advocacy Opportunities

Join us in asking for support of SB 499 (McGuire) and funding for CA-Grown for Healthy Kids

State Administrative Advocacy Agenda | 2019

Once a bill or budget becomes law, the work of making new policies into on-the- ground realities is the responsibility of administrators in state departments

Evidence to Action Research Agenda

What we understand, we can change. CFPA envisions our state as a place of well-being and opportunity for all. Our team commits to advocating

AB 1508 (Bonta) Needs Your Support! Call & Email Key Assemblymembers Today

AB 1508 (Bonta) needs your support to clear its next legislative hurdle, the Assembly Appropriations Committee. Join us in asking the Committee to move the bill

SB 499 Letters of Support

CFPA Letter of Support. PDF Coalition Budget Request Letter. PDF

Child Care Partners Join Us on May 10th for a Call-in Day

These state senators need to hear from you

Ask Governor Newsom to Sign AB 842!

AB 842 needs your support to clear its last and biggest hurdle, the Governor’s signature!

SB 285 (Wiener) Needs Your Support! Call, Tweet, & Email Key Senators Today

SB 285 needs your support to clear its next legislative hurdle, the Senate Appropriations

Calls Needed to Help Bring More Meals to Young Kids

Join us on April 30th to ask the State Assembly to support AB 842 (Limón)
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