California Must
About Choose Children 2026
Choose Children 2026 is guided by a diverse California network of over three dozen child advocates and service organizations committed to creating a thriving future for California children and families.
We work to ensure that candidates for California Governor take action and support investment and approaches that advance the well-being, care, and learning of young children, their families, and the essential workers who care for them.
The State of Childhood in California
of California children live in poverty.
higher child care costs than college tuition.
of babies miss key well-child visits.
of early educators earn below a living wage.
California has the 4th largest economy in the world, yet our children’s health and well-being do not match our economic output.
Our kids need us – and we have a responsibility to ensure that young children begin their lives healthy, safe, and ready to succeed in school and life. And, we need our kids even more. The economic vibrancy of our state relies on making it a place where families with young children can live and thrive.
Events
View upcoming events to see how leaders and advocates are coming together to support children and families across California.
Policy Platform
View the policy platform to explore the solutions voters support to make California a place where young children and families can thrive.
Survey Results
View survey results to explore voter priorities, including protecting California’s progress and addressing unmet needs of families with children.