The Alameda County Board celebrated the passage of Measure C, which allocates $209.6 million for child care improvements as part of a larger $1 billion investment over the next five years. This funding aims to alleviate the financial struggles faced by child care providers and ensure that children are better prepared for school, particularly after challenges posed by the pandemic and inflation. Advocates have long awaited this support, highlighting its importance in addressing child development disparities within the community.
Starting tomorrow, we'll begin accepting applications for emergency relief grants to help providers stay open, pay staff and approve facilities, our commitment to get money into the community quickly.
Advocates argue that lack of access to child care has exacerbated child development disparities in the county, with two out of three children not ready to begin kindergarten.
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