Race, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (REDI) in All We Do
Assert Policy Leadership & Drive Systems Change
Facilitate First 5 Engagement, Learning & Support
Priority I
Center Race, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (REDI) in All We Do
The California Children and Families Foundation takes deliberate steps to authentically center our work around the principles of REDI and ensure that program priorities encompass and advance equity for young children and their families using a targeted universalism approach, including elevating parent and caregiver voices as leaders and drivers of change. Examples of our REDI focus include:
- We train early childhood leaders throughout California on developing a targeted universalist approach.
- We build community and family member opportunities to participate in policy decision making.
- We strengthen the pipeline of early childhood leaders of color.
Priority II
Assert Policy Leadership & Drive Systems Change
The California Children and Families Foundation advances equity-centered statewide policies for underserved communities that promote an integrated, whole-child and family system of care, and ensure a continued focus on the well-being of young children and their families.
The First 5 Center for Children’s Policy researches, develops, and promotes policy priorities. Work is focused on critical areas including:
- Universal Home Visiting,
- Family Strengthening,
- Early Childhood Mental Health,
- Early Identification and Intervention Systems Development,
- and other emerging issues affecting California children and families
Priority III
Facilitate First 5 Engagement, Learning & Support
The California Children and Families Foundation is connected to all 58 county First 5 Commissions across the state through its sister organization, the First 5 Association of California.
The Foundation invests in the development of a diverse leadership network for early childhood professionals in the First 5 Network through direct leadership trainings and effective peer exchange and learning opportunities.
