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Community Change Action’s 4th Annual National A Day Without Child Care

5/20/2025

Head Start advocates gather in San Jose to protest proposed cuts, holding banners that say

On May 12th, Oakland Starting Smart and Strong (OSSS) joined Parent Voices Oakland (PVO) to travel to Santa Clara County for Community Change Action’s 4th Annual National A Day Without Child Care. This organizing effort was the first regional collaboration of child care advocacy organizations in recent years. The Bay Area has one of the highest costs of living in the country, making regional actions relevant.

OSSS April Task Force Meeting Recap

5/20/2025

The Oakland Starting Smart and Strong (OSSS) Task Force represents a diverse range of organizations and individuals from Oakland’s early childhood community. With over 100 members, these leaders review and discuss critical issues related to the well-being of young children, their families, caregivers and educators.

A family child care provider sits at a table outside with five young children

Prior to the pandemic, OSSS often held in-person Task Force meetings on timely topics. On April 30th, we were pleased to bring these meetings back!

Community Change Action’s 4th Annual National A Day Without Child Care

OSSS April Task Force Meeting Recap

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