2020 Endorsement Season Begins!

CCF is officially kicking off our 2020 endorsement season!

Like most Washingtonians, CCF is deeply concerned about the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. We are adjusting our process this year by switching from in-person to video interviews. We are also focusing our endorsement interviews on how state government's response can prioritize children and families.

How to receive a CCF Endorsement in 2020: Legislative candidates seeking endorsement are required to complete the interview request form. After choosing a mutually agreeable date/time, Board members on the CCF Endorsement Committee conduct a video interview with the candidate. We will review voting histories, campaign website content, campaign information, and constituent/community feedback to inform our final decision. Final recommendations will be approved by the full board.

Stay tuned for more CCF endorsement updates!

Ensuring High-Quality Early Learning Opportunities for All of Washington’s Kids

Investing in Washington’s kids and families is an investment in the future of our state. Currently, only half of kids in Washington are ready for kindergarten. Our state ranks 39th in the nation in access to preschool, and only 1.1% of the state’s budget goes to early learning programs. Nearly half of parents in our state struggle to find quality childcare. Of that, nearly a quarter of parents will quit their job or leave school because they can’t find quality childcare. The lack of high-quality childcare also impacts our economy. Employers lose $2 billion due to staff turnover while the state loses $6.2 billion in opportunity costs. To that end, legislators should focus this session on policies that build equity, create opportunities and help families. This includes:

• Allocating $3 million to expand access to intensive home visiting.

• Investing in WCCC (Washington Connections Child Care) including increasing the rates for infants and toddlers by more than 5%.

• Allocating $1.4 million to ensure families experiencing homelessness have continued access to high-quality childcare.

• Supporting the early care and education workforce by authorizing and funding community-based pathways that help workers attain credentials and professional development.

• Allocating $6 million to ensure ECEAP can meet the needs of children and families.

JOIN US FOR CCF’S FALL FUNDRAISER 2019

Please join Children's Campaign Fund on November 17th for our annual fall fundraiser to elect Champions for Children. This year, we are celebrating Washington's first woman Speaker, Representative Laurie Jinkins! Help us congratulate our speaker-designate while raising funds to elect the next generation of changemakers and child advocates.

RSVP HERE!

Sunday, November 17th 2019

1PM-3PM

Seattle, WA

Please consider supporting as an event sponsor, Washington's kids are counting on you!

For more information, or to be listed as a sponsor, email info@childrenscampaignfund.org or Donate Here.

• Visionaries: $2,500+

• Benefactors: $1,000+

• Champions: $500+

• Patrons: $250+

• Community Sponsors: $150+

Your contribution makes a difference and goes directly to support candidates who are champions for children in Washington state.