Public Policy
The California Childcare Health Program (CCHP) is supported by various state and federal grants and it is, therefore, outside our mandate to lobby lawmakers or try to persuade them to vote one way or another. Nonetheless, public policy has a significant impact on both the early care and education, and public health fields, and thus on CCHP's mission and goals.
CCHP engages in the public policy process in three ways:
Informing early childhood professionals and health care providers, families of children in group care settings, and other stakeholders about the impact of public policy on their ability to ensure high quality early care and education for their young children. Educating policymakers regarding the impact of legislation and regulations that affect health and safety standards in early care and education settings. Encouraging everyone involved in ensuring quality early care and education to be active in the public policy process, regardless of what any one person might support or oppose.
CCHP's resource Early Care and Education Health and Safety and Public Policy: Informing Stakeholders, Educating Policymakers and Encouraging Action provides resources for anyone interested in having an impact on policy. The document includes how to inform stakeholders, how to contact policymakers at local, state and national levels, information on communication protocols, and tips for high-impact communication.
Early Care and Education Health and Safety and Public Policy (PDF; 133KB; 13pp)
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