Member Highlight: Monica Escalante
Monica Escalante’s journey as a home care provider began at a young age. Growing up, she supported her grandparents—her grandmother
Monica Escalante’s journey as a home care provider began at a young age. Growing up, she supported her grandparents—her grandmother
We’re thrilled to introduce our newly elected UDW family child care bargaining team as we gear up for contract negotiations
March was Women’s History Month, and as a union made up mostly of women, every year we celebrate and uplift
February was Black History Month, and every year we celebrate and uplift not just Black history but also those making
Laura Flores became a caregiver when she least expected it. Her love, dedication, and attention changed the life of a
Pamela never quite imagined herself as a family child care provider. She had planned her life around her career as
In 1989, Franklin Vermillion watched as a group of friends gathered around a booth at his local burger joint communicated
Rene and Bobby Joe Carrasco have been inseparable since they were kids. In a family of 15 siblings, their bond
Salvador Lopez Segura of Kern County is an IHSS provider for his sons, David and Cesar, who live with rheumatoid
Ms. Terry Walker-Dampier lives her life based on a simple mantra passed down to her from her mother: “You are
Our union was there for IHSS provider and UDW member Traci Getsinger-Elam of Oceanside when she needed more IHSS hours
If anyone can call themselves an expert in Early Childhood Education, it’s CCPU-UDW member Pat Alexander. She’s been a childcare
Charlotte Neal runs a near 24-hour child care in Sacramento. She has kids being dropped off and picked up in
Sylvia Carrasco, who grew up on the Central Coast and now lives in Los Banos, comes from a family that
There’s an overwhelming demand for child care in California but not enough people who provide it. The industry is notorious
Being a family child care provider means running a small business. Sometimes we are so busy looking after the children
Family child care providers help California’s working families get through their days, honor their commitments, and realize their goals. But,
My name is Ana Fierro, and I’m a family child care provider in Modesto. My mother-in-law’s influence iswhat convinced me
By Doug Moore, UDW Executive Director Gloria Carter has run a home-based daycare in Sacramento County for over 20 years.
Terrie Maldonado | Child care provider for over 20 years Our daycare has been in my family for three generations.
Beth Upton | Child care provider for 16 years It is truly a joy to witness what children can become
