The strongest kids’ advocacy network in the country
Who We Are
The Children’s Movement of California is an ever-growing community of diverse organizations and individuals from all industries and geographic regions across California. With the shared goal of improving the lives of kids, Movement members unite to ensure children are prioritized in policymaking.
We achieve this through strategic collective action campaigns that emphatically showcase the widespread support for kids across California and effectively push policymakers to listen to the needs of children and families.
More Than 10 Years of Major Victories for Kids
The Children’s Movement was created to solve a problem. There are more than 93,000 nonprofits in California focused on kids, plus thousands more businesses and organizations who care about kids. That widespread support is strong enough to get policymakers’ attention, but with so many voices, advocacy efforts were often disjointed and drowned out by more organized, cohesive interest groups.
The Children’s Movement builds power for kids by bringing these diverse voices together to speak as one as we collectively demand specific, achievable policy solutions. With over a decade of organized power, kids’ needs are finally being heard and prioritized, leading to major victories for children. Together, Children’s Movement members have…
Secured more than $8.1 billion for child care and early learning
Eliminated Medi-Cal premiums, resulting in more affordable health care for more than half a million kids and families
Crafted, implemented and protected a 24/7 helpline and mobile response team for kids in foster care and their caregivers
Achieved historic school equity reform and reduced racial disparities in school discipline policies
And We’re Just Getting Started.
Campaigns that Create Change
The Children’s Movement shares critical advocacy opportunities (or “campaigns”) with our members, who show their support for kids by contacting their representatives or signing letters calling on policymakers to take bold actions that benefit children. Delivered to the Governor and other policymakers at strategic moments, these letters emphatically demonstrate the far-reaching and diverse support for the Movement’s policy demands and effectively drive state and local leaders to act.
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Don’t Cut Kids in the 2025-26 Budget
Let the Governor know: State budget cuts cannot come at the expense of our kids!
Why Join the Movement?
Connect with a Massive Pro-Kid Network
Children’s Movement members represent an incredibly diverse community of organizations across California, including small and large businesses, direct service providers, parent and student-led groups, civil rights advocates, faith-based institutions, community-based groups and more. Through advocacy campaigns, webinars, member spotlights and more, you’ll be connected to thousands of organizations that share your passion for improving the lives of kids.
Stay Informed on the Issues Impacting Kids
Through our Children’s Movement Learning Series, monthly newsletters, advocacy campaign updates and more, you’ll hear from policy experts and get the newest data and reports on where kids could use more support across health, education, early childhood and foster care.
Get the Scoop on What’s Going on in Sacramento
Stay up to date with “Inside the Capitol” updates from our Government Relations team, get “insider” information on all bills and budget decisions affecting kids, and receive guidance on how to communicate and elevate your asks to policymakers.
Advocate for What Matters, Your Way
Becoming a member means publicly stating that you (or your organization) want kids to be prioritized in policymaking – plain and simple. Members can then choose which specific issues they want to fight for through our opt-in advocacy campaigns. Signing a letter campaign is easy – just add your organization’s name and we take it from there. We also make it simple to contact your representatives about the issues that matter most to you and your community.
Together We Can Achieve Huge Wins For Kids. Join the Movement.
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