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All Workers earning less than or $62,000 per year qualify for paid family leave. Low & middle-income workers will get 90% of their wages during leave (up from 60%.) Take time off to bond with a baby, care for a sick loved one, or recover from illness SB 951: Historic Benefits Increase in 2025 for...

The California Constitution states that “Only marriage between a man and a woman is valid or recognized in California”. This language was added in 2008 with Proposition 8, which passed with 52% support.  If passed, Proposition 3 would change the language to “The right to marry is a fundamental right”. This would align California’s constitution...

We’re excited to share that California has passed SB 729, a monumental step forward for LGBTQ+ families and all individuals seeking to build their families through assisted reproductive technology. This new law mandates that health insurers cover in vitro fertilization (IVF) treatments, opening doors for millions who previously faced financial barriers. SB 729 is particularly...

Your donations have a direct impact. DONATE NOW Their Story: Monix The first person highlighted in our new series is Monix (he / they). Monix joined us to tell their journey which underscores the importance of community and the power of accessible resources. In the first video of the series, Monix shares his story of...

At this year’s Night Out I had the honor of reading a small portion of a labor acknowledgement that was written specifically for Our Family Coalition. Those powerful words were the work of N. Kaméron Akhéru. The piece I read is only part of an important larger work, “A Ritual Acknowledgement Ceremony and Statement of...

Statewide leaders highlight legal and constitutional protections restricting the removal of books from libraries and schools SACRAMENTO – Today Governor Gavin Newsom, Attorney General Rob Bonta, and State Superintendent Tony Thurmond sent a joint letter to all county school superintendents, district school superintendents, and charter school administrators cautioning against book bans. The letter outlines pertinent...