We fund programs and activities that help children grow up healthy and ready to learn, such as:
- First 5 Centers offering free parenting classes and child enrichment programs
- Home visiting support for expecting and new parents
- Training and education for child care providers to make sure children receive high-quality care
- Quality Matters, Contra Costa’s system to rate and improve child care quality
- Training and support for children with special needs or mental health problems in child care settings
- The Help Me Grow system to connect children to early screening and intervention services
- Three regional groups of parent advocates working to make the county safer and more family-friendly
- Parenting kits providing information and resources for new parents
- Education campaigns such as Sugar Bites and Quality Child Care Matters
See our complete list of current contractors and funded programs.