Children Now

California's nonpartisan, whole-child nonprofit fighting to improve kids’ health, education, and well-being through research, advocacy, and policy change

[Children Now @ChildrenNow]

California just took a major step forward in making AI safer for kids. 🙌

Yesterday we were proud to join @CAgovernor as he signed into law a package of bills that make kids' interactions with AI and online safer. That includes "Adam's Law" (SB 1119 - Padilla, Wicks, Bauer-Kahan), requiring chatbots to pass independent safety audits and connect kids to crisis support, SB 867 (Padilla), suspending the sale of AI-enabled toys for 4 years while California determines the best safety standards, and AB 2246 (Wicks), updating the California Age Appropriate Design Code to protect children under 18 from online experiences that endanger them. 💪

Thank you Governor Newsom, @SenStevePadilla, @AsmBuffyWicks, @BauerKahan, and the California Legislature for taking this bold action to protect our kids. This is a victory for California kids and marks a clearer path forward to making AI safer for our children. 🫶

Learn more about all the bills signed yesterday protecting kids online and when using AI here 👉 https://t.co/ZbC3Ik4GBt

#CALeg

[Children Now @ChildrenNow]

Over half a million kids have lost Medi-Cal coverage since January 2025. Here is how to keep your kids covered.👇

When the federal administration passed H.R. 1 last year, many of its defenders promised it would shield kids from Medicaid cuts. But that isn't happening. Kids are losing coverage when their parents lose it, and when immigrant families avoid enrolling out of fear of immigration enforcement.

However, kids still remain eligible for Medi-Cal and the doctor and dental visits, vaccines, emergency care, eye exams, and hearing tests it covers. Find how to keep your kids covered by Medi-Cal here 👉 https://t.co/M6CCrwpxOx

#Medicaid #MediCal #Healthcare

[Children Now @ChildrenNow]

Want to learn how we can expand access to home visiting and support young kids and families across California? 🤔👇

Join us next Monday, November 16 for "Home Visiting in the Current Moment," a webinar hosted by @First5CA! You'll learn about the changing landscape of home visiting and opportunities to expand access through Medi-Cal. Register today and we will see you there! 👉 https://t.co/SuQvIs7nht

To learn more about the importance of home visitors for California families with young children, visit here 👉 https://t.co/tHTYjLsE4a

#HomeVisiting #SupportECE

[Children Now @ChildrenNow]

With the approval of Prop 1, California will now dedicate $150 million to create housing for foster youth and youth experiencing homelessness. 👏👇

A quarter of California’s foster youth have experienced homelessness or couch surfing between ages 18 and 21, instability that often leads to further trauma and greater barriers to education and employment. This critical investment will help create pathways to safety and stability while supporting a more successful transition to adulthood. Thank you @SenatorMenjivar for your persistence in getting this much-needed funding across the finish line, and to the over 470 organizations who came together through The Children's Movement to voice their collective support. 🫶

Learn more about The Children's Movement campaign and why this investment in our youth is so important here 👉 https://t.co/kqjhMVqtK3

#Prop1 #FosterYouth #YouthHomelessness

[Children Now @ChildrenNow]

Over half a million kids have lost Medi-Cal coverage since January 2025. Here is how to keep your kids covered.👇

When the federal administration passed H.R. 1 last year, many of its defenders promised it would shield kids from Medicaid cuts. But that isn't happening. Kids are losing coverage when their parents lose it, and when immigrant families avoid enrolling out of fear of immigration enforcement.

However, kids still remain eligible for Medi-Cal and the doctor and dental visits, vaccines, emergency care, eye exams, and hearing tests it covers. Find how to keep your kids covered by Medi-Cal here 👉 https://t.co/M6CCrwpxOx

#Medicaid #MediCal #Healthcare

[Children Now @ChildrenNow]

🏠 Housing stability is vital for youth transitioning to adulthood, and voting YES on Prop 1 today will help.👇

Prop 1 authorizes $11.25 billion to expand affordable housing and homeownership opportunities across California, and included in that investment is $150 million dedicated to creating housing for current and former foster youth and youth at risk of or experiencing homelessness.

Investing in youth housing helps create pathways to stability at a pivotal moment in a young person's life. At your ballot box today, please join us in supporting Prop 1. 🗳️

#Prop1 #ElectionDay #FosterYouth #YouthHomelessness

[Children Now @ChildrenNow]

🫶 Every day we fight to deliver uplifting and lasting change for California kids.👇

If you're able, we would love your support. You can donate here 👉 https://t.co/Pog8Ux7GRp

#ImpactGiving #GiveWithPurpose #Nonprofit

[Children Now @ChildrenNow]

🏠 Housing stability is vital for youth transitioning to adulthood, and Prop 1 will help.👇

Prop 1 authorizes $11.25 billion to expand affordable housing and homeownership opportunities across California, and included in that investment is $150 million dedicated to creating housing for current and former foster youth and youth at risk of or experiencing homelessness.

A stable home provides more than a roof overhead. It creates opportunities for education, employment, health, and long-term success. Please join us in supporting Prop 1 this November 3. 🗳️

#Prop1 #AffordableHousing #FosterYouth #YouthHomelessness

[Children Now @ChildrenNow]

Children Now is deeply saddened by today's passing of Dolores Huerta. Her lifelong legacy of tirelessly fighting for justice and equity unquestionably improved the well-being of all of our kids.

We were honored to work alongside her and the Dolores Huerta Foundation, pushing to eradicate child poverty and advance education equity. Dolores's legacy will live on, and she will continue to be an inspiration to all of us.

[Children Now @ChildrenNow]

More than 6,500 organizations have led The Children's Movement to achieve huge victories for kids. Join us and let's win more. 💪👇

By uniting thousands of organizations to speak as one and demand action from our leaders, The Children's Movement improves the lives of California kids. This year campaigns have made our education system work better for kids, protected babies from harmful toxins in diapers, made AI safer for kids, and so much more to lift up and support children. 🫶

Join as an individual or add your organization to the strongest kids' advocacy network in the country today 👉 https://t.co/qwNapc5Dot

#ChildrensMovementCA

[Children Now @ChildrenNow]

California's new state assessment data is a clear sign that more must be done to close our unacceptable achievement gap.

Below, find our statement in response to today's data release.👇

#CaliforniaEducation #StudentSuccess #CALeg

[Children Now @ChildrenNow]

🏠 Housing stability is vital for youth transitioning to adulthood, and Prop 1 will help.👇

Prop 1 authorizes $11.25 billion to expand affordable housing and homeownership opportunities across California, and included in that investment is $150 million dedicated to creating housing for current and former foster youth and youth at risk of or experiencing homelessness.

Investing in youth housing helps create pathways to stability at a pivotal moment in a young person's life. Please join us in supporting Prop 1 this November 3. 🗳️

#Prop1 #AffordableHousing #FosterYouth #YouthHomelessness

[Children Now @ChildrenNow]

🧡 Today is DAF Day, and we would love your support to keep delivering lasting change for kids.👇

DAF Day is a national giving day bringing donors and nonprofits together by promoting donor-advised funds, which act like personal investment accounts dedicated solely to charitable giving. If you have already set aside charitable dollars in a DAF or would like to do so, you can support our mission today here 👉 https://t.co/4wJtFhxl5F

Thank you for empowering us to continue to fight for kids' health, education, and overall well-being across California.🧡

#DAFDay #DAFDay2026 #ImpactGiving #Nonprofit

[Children Now @ChildrenNow]

Thank you @SenStevePadilla for being a Pro-Kid Champion.👏

The 2026 Pro-Kid Scorecard, released today by our partner organization the Children Now Action Fund, analyzes all California legislators' records across the full spectrum of kids' issues to show how each stacks up on supporting kids' health, education, and overall well-being. See how your legislator scored at the link below.👇

#CNAFScorecard #ProKidChampion

[Children Now Action Fund @CNActionFund]

Congratulations @SenStevePadilla for earning a perfect score on supporting California kids and the title of Pro-Kid Champion!

See how all legislators scored on supporting kids' health, education and overall well-being in the 2026 Pro-Kid Scorecard here 👉 https://t.co/uiz5DxOm8c

[Children Now @ChildrenNow]

Thank you @Scott_Wiener for being a Pro-Kid Champion.👏

The 2026 Pro-Kid Scorecard, released today by our partner organization the Children Now Action Fund, analyzes all California legislators' records across the full spectrum of kids' issues to show how each stacks up on supporting kids' health, education, and overall well-being. See how your legislator scored at the link below.👇

#CNAFScorecard #ProKidChampion

[Children Now Action Fund @CNActionFund]

Congratulations @Scott_Wiener for earning a perfect score on supporting California kids and the title of Pro-Kid Champion!

See how all legislators scored on supporting kids' health, education, and overall well-being in the 2026 Pro-Kid Scorecard here 👉 https://t.co/uiz5DxOm8c

[Children Now @ChildrenNow]

Thank you @SenEloiseReyes for being a Pro-Kid Champion.👏

The 2026 Pro-Kid Scorecard, released today by our partner organization the Children Now Action Fund, analyzes all California legislators' records across the full spectrum of kids' issues to show how each stacks up on supporting kids' health, education, and overall well-being. See how your legislator scored at the link below.👇

#CNAFScorecard #ProKidChampion

[Children Now Action Fund @CNActionFund]

Congratulations @SenEloiseReyes for earning a perfect score on supporting California kids and the title of Pro-Kid Champion!

See how all legislators scored on supporting kids' health, education, and overall well-being in the 2026 Pro-Kid Scorecard here 👉 https://t.co/uiz5DxOTXK

[Children Now @ChildrenNow]

Thank you @SenatorMenjivar for being a Pro-Kid Champion.👏

The 2026 Pro-Kid Scorecard, released today by our partner organization the Children Now Action Fund, analyzes all California legislators' records across the full spectrum of kids' issues to show how each stacks up on supporting kids' health, education, and overall well-being. See how your legislator scored at the link below.👇

#CNAFScorecard #ProKidChampion

[Children Now Action Fund @CNActionFund]

Congratulations @SenatorMenjivar for earning a perfect score on supporting California kids and the title of Pro-Kid Champion!

See how all legislators scored on supporting kids' health, education and overall well-being in the 2026 Pro-Kid Scorecard here 👉 https://t.co/uiz5DxOm8c

[Children Now @ChildrenNow]

Thank you @AsmSadeElhawary for being a Pro-Kid Champion.👏

The 2026 Pro-Kid Scorecard, released today by our partner organization the Children Now Action Fund, analyzes all California legislators' records across the full spectrum of kids' issues to show how each stacks up on supporting kids' health, education, and overall well-being. See how your legislator scored at the link below.👇

#CNAFScorecard #ProKidChampion

[Children Now Action Fund @CNActionFund]

Congratulations @AsmSadeElhawary for earning a perfect score on supporting California kids and the title of Pro-Kid Champion!

See how all legislators scored on supporting kids' health, education and overall well-being in the 2026 Pro-Kid Scorecard here 👉 https://t.co/uiz5DxOm8c

[Children Now @ChildrenNow]

Thank you @BauerKahan for being a Pro-Kid Champion.👏

The 2026 Pro-Kid Scorecard, released today by our partner organization the Children Now Action Fund, analyzes all California legislators' records across the full spectrum of kids' issues to show how each stacks up on supporting kids' health, education, and overall well-being. See how your legislator scored at the link below.👇

#CNAFScorecard #ProKidChampion

[Children Now Action Fund @CNActionFund]

Congratulations @BauerKahan for earning a perfect score on supporting California kids and the title of Pro-Kid Champion!

See how all legislators scored on supporting kids' health, education, and overall well-being in the 2026 Pro-Kid Scorecard here 👉 https://t.co/uiz5DxOTXK

[Children Now @ChildrenNow]

Thank you @AsmAhrens for being a Pro-Kid Champion.👏

The 2026 Pro-Kid Scorecard, released today by our partner organization the Children Now Action Fund, analyzes all California legislators' records across the full spectrum of kids' issues to show how each stacks up on supporting kids' health, education, and overall well-being. See how your legislator scored at the link below.👇

#CNAFScorecard #ProKidChampion

[Children Now Action Fund @CNActionFund]

Congratulations @AsmAhrens for earning a perfect score on supporting California kids and the title of Pro-Kid Champion!

See how all legislators scored on supporting kids' health, education, and overall well-being in the 2026 Pro-Kid Scorecard here 👉 https://t.co/uiz5DxOm8c

[Children Now @ChildrenNow]

Thank you @AsmMikeGipson for being a Pro-Kid Champion.👏

The 2026 Pro-Kid Scorecard, released today by our partner organization the Children Now Action Fund, analyzes all California legislators' records across the full spectrum of kids' issues to show how each stacks up on supporting kids' health, education, and overall well-being. See how your legislator scored at the link below.👇

#CNAFScorecard #ProKidChampion

[Children Now Action Fund @CNActionFund]

Congratulations @AsmMikeGipson for earning a perfect score on supporting California kids and the title of Pro-Kid Champion!

See how all legislators scored on supporting kids' health, education, and overall well-being in the 2026 Pro-Kid Scorecard here 👉 https://t.co/uiz5DxOm8c