Supporting Families From the Start
A family’s well-being begins before birth, with a mother’s health and the care she receives through pregnancy and beyond.
It grows through the early years that follow — how a child learns, feels safe and is cared for — and it depends on the financial stability that lets a family breathe.
Our programs meet families at each of these moments, together.
Regional Need
1 in 2
children across the county live in households that don’t earn family-sustaining wages. (Source: Youth Wellbeing in San Diego)
Our Strategies
Maternal Health
Every child deserves a healthy start, beginning before birth. We invest in maternal and infant health support that helps mothers and babies get the care they need.
Early Childhood
The first five years shape a lifetime of learning and well-being. We fund early literacy, developmental and mental health screenings, and school-readiness support for young children.
Care Workforce
Quality care depends on quality caregivers. We invest in training and supporting the early-education and childcare workforce that families rely on every day.
Early Childhood Initiative
Healthy Children & Families Initiative
Born Well
Ready to Learn
Give Close to Home
San Diego is the home we all share. And when our neighbors need us, we show up. A gift to San Diego Foundation is how we take care of each other – one family, one neighborhood, one gift at a time.