California Children and Families Commission/First 5 California
The California Children and Families Act of 1998 is designed to provide, on a community-by-community basis, all children prenatal to five years of age with a comprehensive, integrated system of early childhood development services. Through the integration of health care, quality child care, parent education and effective intervention programs for families at risk, children and their parents and caregivers will be provided with the tools necessary to foster secure, healthy and loving attachments.
http://www.ccfc.ca.gov

California Department of Education
The Mission of the California Department of Education is to provide leadership, assistance, oversight and resources so that every Californian has access to an education that meets world-class standards.
http://www.cde.ca.gov

California Child Care Resource and Referral Network
This network, founded in 1980, coordinates services that assist local child care resource and referral agencies in providing child care information and services to parents, child care providers, policy makers, and business and community leaders in every county in the state. This site offers the latest news on upcoming events, information for parents and providers, child care data and much more.
http://www.rrnetwork.org

California Association for the Education of Young Children
CAEYC is the State affiliate for the NAEYC. This site offers conferences, workshops and other state affiliated information.
http://www.caeyc.org

Community Care Licensing, Division of California Department of Social Service
It is the mission of Community Care Licensing to promote the health, safety, and quality of life of each person in community care through the administration of an effective collaborative regulatory enforcement system. This is accomplished by working collaboratively with clients, their families. Advocates, care providers, placement agencies, related programs and regulatory agencies, and other involved in community care. Also by promoting continuous improvement and efficiency throughout the community care licensing system.
http://ccld.ca.gov

On the Capitol Doorstep
Located in Sacramento, California, OTCD has been providing information on California and federal legislation affecting young children since 1971. Focusing on child care and development programs providing early care and education, OTCD also follows current legislative efforts relative to child protection; child safety; education; health, mental health and disabilities; nutrition and public assistance.
http://otcdkids.com

Preschool California
Preschool California is a broad-based, multi-year advocacy campaign to achieve voluntary preschool for all 3- and 4-year-olds in California.
http://www.preschoolcalifornia.org