can see a lot more people being successful in this industry.” Palomera pointed out that ERiCA
childcare stipends can be used not just for licensed daycares but also for nannies, enrichment programs, and more, giving more flexibility than other childcare assistance programs. “It allows them to be in a more stable place. Tey don’t have to decide, ‘What am I picking this month—a safe place for my children or food on the table?’” she noted. “So, it’s just bringing that peace of mind that allows them to focus on completing their apprenticeship program, and then the door will be open for them. We’re just kind of that little bump that helps push them in the right direction.” Yuhi Aizawa Combatti, AGC of Cali-
fornia director, workforce development, pointed out that providing a full comple- ment of wraparound supportive services
offers a natural path for Build California to continue to grow and build momentum for the future.
“Being able to provide those resourc-
es and just signaling that our industry does care about the whole person, from
mental health to financial health to social services, and showing that we are able to connect them to resources that are available to them wherever they are— that has been a really big contributor to the success of our program,” she said.
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