Who we are.

From parents to community organizers to policy advocates, we create a powerful collective

A Year in Review

From 2022 - 2023, our network experienced tremendous growth and engaged in advocacy all year long!

Learn about some of our highlights and hear from messages from CCECAN parent leaders about how they advocated for change in their community.

You can learn more about some of the events we hosted this year here.

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Proudly representing 94K children ages 0-8 across three counties

From San Benito to Monterey to Santa Cruz and all the members in between, we represent the Central California Coast and the needs, hopes and dreams of these communities. We are proud to bring together passionate individuals and community organizations in the name of advocacy.

Parent Leaders

Who better to advocate for our children than our fearless parents? From expecting parents, to those with grown kids, to single moms and dads, our parents lead the direction of our network. Through sharing their stories, they inspire change, provoke conversation and highlight where the highest needs lie and broker solutions.

Our Planning Group

Our core planning group of dedicated network members help to drive and focus this initiative. Each team member represents a different organization, community organizing group, parents, families, and child care educator. Each person brings a unique skillset to this team. With regular meetings and new work plans established annually, this group is constantly adapting to meeting the changing needs of our communities and use their expertise to encourage others to share their voices and take a seat at the table.