About CACFF
Our vision is that one day, California’s success will be measured by the well-being of its youngest children.
The CACFF provides learning opportunities and policy expertise to help California’s communities support our infants, toddlers, and their families.
![Mom and baby](https://cacff.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/mom-and-baby-1024x682.jpg)
![Toddlers play games on the laptops](https://cacff.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/toddlers-play-games-on-the-laptops.jpg)
![Dad and toddler daughter playing instruments in sitting room](https://cacff.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/dad-and-toddler-daughter-playing-instruments-in-sitting-room.jpg)
![Happy mixed race little kid with cute curly hair reading book at home](https://cacff.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/happy-mixed-race-little-kid-with-cute-curly-hair-reading-book-at-home.jpg)
Meet the Staff
Dedicated to California's youngest children.
Our team works hard to ensure that all children have access to the resources they need to thrive and reach their full potential.
![Siana Amos](https://cacff.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Siana.jpg)
Siana Amos
ADMINISTRATIVE COORDINATOR
![Courtney Armstrong](https://cacff.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/courtney.jpg)
Courtney Armstrong
DIRECTOR OF GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS
![Tiana Cameron](https://cacff.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/TianaCameron.jpg)
Tiana Cameron
Communications Associate
![Kristine Dobson](https://cacff.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Kristine.jpg)
Kristine Dobson
DIRECTOR OF FINANCE AND OPERATIONS
![Lilea Durán](https://cacff.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/thumbnail_B12A3862-e1715213784609.jpg)
Lilea Durán
NETWORK DIRECTOR
![Jaren Gaither](https://cacff.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/jarenGaither.jpg)
Jaren Gaither
Senior Policy Research Associate
![Shelby Hill](https://cacff.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Shelby.jpg)
Shelby Hill
Senior Executive Administrator
![Avo Makdessian](https://cacff.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Avo.jpg)
Avo Makdessian
Executive
Director
![Alexandra Parma](https://cacff.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Alexandra.jpg)