The Early Childhood Initiative has resulted in:
$
7.4
MAwarded since 2018 to uplift children, families and childcare providers
85
Grants to more than 35 community-based organizations since 2018
19000
+Young children impacted (ages 0-5)
Supported by the Guy C. Clum Fund at the San Diego Foundation
San Diego’s Future
High-quality early education and care build resilient communities, provide critical support to families, strengthen the regional workforce through access to quality, affordable care and ensure children have healthy development experiences required to thrive in school and beyond.
The Early Childhood Initiative helps to:
Support Children's Well-Being
Expanding access to high-quality early education and critical mental, behavioral and developmental health services ensures children have the positive childhood experiences and resources to succeed in school and in the future
Increase the Workforce
Expanding affordable, quality childcare that meets family needs ensures working parents have the support they need to participate in the regional workforce
Enhance Entrepreneurship
Providing access to training for in-home family childcare providers, many of whom are women, helps improve the economic livelihoods of small business owners and their families, while ensuring the children in their care thrive
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Research & Reports
- Workforce, Childcare & Change
San Diego Foundation 2022 report - Workforce + Childcare
San Diego Workforce Partnership & San Diego Foundation report - Supporting Working Families
San Diego Regional Chamber Foundation report - San Diego County Childcare Provider Grant Program Impact Report
San Diego Foundation report
