Collecting Stories

Your Voice Matters: Share Your Child Care Story

Your story is powerful. Whether you are a parent, caregiver, or provider, sharing your story helps Child Action advocate for quality, accessible child care. Stories may be shared online, with policymakers, or in public testimony to support families and providers.
Name*

First NameLast Name
Email*
example@example.com
Do you live or work in Sacramento County?*

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Zip Code*
Please enter your zip code to determine your state & local representatives.
Would you be comfortable being filmed or participating in an on-camera interview with Child Action staff to share your story?*

YesNo
Have you ever received services from Child Action as a parent or provider?*

YesNo
Are you a parent, caregiver, and/or provider?*

ParentCaregiverProviderOther
What type of provider are you?

I'm a Family, Friend, or Neighbor Provider (FFN)I'm a Family Child Care Provider (Small)I'm a Family Child Care Provider (Large)I'm a Child Care Center Provider
Tell Us Your Story

Use the space below to share your child care experience in your own words. Your story may be shared on our website, with legislators, or in public testimony to help strengthen child care for families and providers.

Here are a few example prompts to help guide your story:
- What do you wish lawmakers and decision-makers understood about finding or providing child care?
- What do you wish more people understood about your child care experience?
- How has Child Action supported you in your journey?
- What makes it difficult to sustain a child care business, even when you are deeply committed to the children and families you serve?
Share your story (Minimum 50 words)*

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Upload any photos or a video that help tell your story (optional).

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Was this form completed by a Child Action staff member on behalf of the parent or provider?*

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If yes, the parent or provider consents to a Child Action staff member asking these questions and submitting the form on their behalf.

Yes, they consent
Child Action Staff Name

First NameLast Name
By submitting this form, I give Child Action permission to share my story and/or images through social media, digital and printed publications, and other advocacy efforts. I understand that I may be contacted for additional information or follow-up about my story.
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Your Voice Matters: Share Your Child Care Story

Tell Us Your Story