September 2025 Newsletter
Paid Family Leave for Chosen Family Moves to the Governor’s Desk!
We are excited to share that Paid Family Leave for Chosen Family, SB 590 (Durazo), has passed out of the California State Senate and Assembly with bipartisan support and now is on Governor Newsom’s Desk. This bill is especially important for caregivers and the LGBTQ+ community, updating Paid Family Leave to reflect the reality of their care networks.
The California Work & Family Coalition and Legal Aid at Work have collaborated on a video series highlighting caregiver’s experiences with the current narrow family definition which leaves out both chosen family and extended family members such as aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews.Thank you to Jacqueline and Xóchi for participating in this project and sharing why SB 590 is so important for them.
Join us and call on Governor Newsom to sign SB 590, it’s time for inclusive paid family leave!
Join Us: The Annual Statewide Meeting is Coming Up!
Join us on Friday, November 14th from 10 AM – 4 PM in downtown Oakland for our Annual Statewide Meeting! This one-day gathering brings together Coalition members and allies from across California to reflect on the past year, build connections, and chart our direction for 2026.
This year, we’ll be assessing how we responded to current political conditions, reflecting on our work this past year, and setting our direction for 2026. Together, we’ll ask: How do we plan moving forward? Where are the opportunities? What have we learned?
Whether you’re a longtime member or new to the Coalition, this is a chance to share your voice, deepen relationships, and help shape the work ahead.
If you are interested in attending for the first time and would like more information, please contact us at info@workfamilyca.org.
Coalition joins Voices for Change Conference Focused on Health Justice
Natasha Castro, California Work & Family Coalition Education & Outreach Organizer, attended California Pan-Ethnic Health Network’s (CPHEN) Voices for Change Conference. Coalition member, CPEHN, mobilizes communities of color to advocate for public policies that advance health equity
The event brought together local leaders, community groups, and advocates from across the state to build the collective power we need to defend Medi-Cal and build true, lasting health justice.The event’s workshops focused on learning about the financing of health care, governance and decision-making in health care, and the role of grassroots organizing in health care. CPEHN holds this conference every two years to bring together leaders and advocates to share their thoughts on health equity policy.
Know Your Rights: Free Training Series for Central Valley/Central Coast Workers
This October, California Work & Family Coalition (CAWFC), Center for Worklife Law, and Poder Latinx are teaming up to host a free training series designed specifically for Central Valley/Coast workers.
These sessions will highlight important updates to California’s Paid Leave and Disability Insurance laws in 2025 that are key information for working parents, caregivers, and advocates. We will also share helpful resources for undocumented workers when applying for these programs, including guidance for farmworkers, seasonal workers, and those navigating pregnancy, childbirth, and parental and caregiving leave.
Training Schedule:
Part 1 – Training in English (with Spanish interpretation)
Wednesday, October 1st | 5:00–6:30 PM (PST)
Register: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_KnRRLGwJR02vPGCLskZFuQ
Part 2 – Training in Spanish (with Mixteco interpretation)
Wednesday, October 15th | 5:00–6:30 PM (PST)
Register: https://uclawsf.zoom.us/meeting/register/gv6RrML1QwW9MEWsHDJaRA
Don’t miss this chance to get clear, up-to-date information on your paid leave rights!
Conozca Sus Derechos: Series de Capacitación Gratuita para Trabajadores en el Valle y Costa Central
Este octubre, el California Work & Family Coalition (CAWFC), Center for Worklife Law, y Poder Latinx colaborarán en una serie de capacitación gratuita diseñada específicamente para los trabajadores del Valle y Coastal Central.
Estas sesiones incluirán actualizaciones importantes a las leyes del Permiso Familiar Pagado y Seguro Estatal por Discapacidad del Estado de California en el 2025. Esta es información clave para padres que trabajan, cuidadores de familia, y defensores. También compartiremos recursos útiles para los trabajadores indocumentados cuando apliquen por estos programas, incluyendo orientación para trabajadores agrícolas, trabajadores de temporada, y quienes estén lidiando con el embarazo, parto, y la licencia parental o para cuidar a un ser querido.
Programa de Capacitaciones:
Parte 1 - Capacitación en inglés
Miércoles, 1 de octubre | 5:00–6:30 PM (PST)
Regístrese:: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_KnRRLGwJR02vPGCLskZFuQParte 2 - Capacitación en español (con interpretación en mixteco de San Martín Peras)
Miércoles, 15 de octubre | 5:00 - 6:30 PM (PST))
Regístrese: https://uclawsf.zoom.us/meeting/register/gv6RrML1QwW9MEWsHDJaRA
¡No pierda esta oportunidad de recibir información clara y actualizada sobre sus derechos al tiempo fuera del trabajo pagado!
Join BreastFeedLA for Boobs & Brew!
BreastFeedLA is hosting Boobs, Brews & 90s Grooves, an epic birthday celebration honoring BreastfeedLA’s decades of impact. Join advocates, healthcare professionals, parents supporters, and changemakers for a night of 90s nostalgia, community love, and radical joy.
For more information and to purchase tickets, click here.
