Business and government leaders discuss the importance of early childhood care for a healthy local economy.
[Videos] What State and Local Leaders Say About Early Childhood and the Economy
Tag: Early Childhood Initiative
Honoring the Legacy of Guy Clum
How one serial entrepreneur's generous gift helped set the stage for transforming the lives of San Diego's youngest residents.
The San Diego Foundation Announces $250,000 in Available Grants to Expand Access to Early Childhood Care and Support Working Parents
The pilot program will provide responsive grant funding to increase access to affordable child care.
Why Economic Success is So Connected to Quality Child Care
Early childhood care and education are essential to the health, development and success of San Diegans and the regional economy. Not only does quality child care set our youngest residents up for success later in life, but it provides local businesses and working parents with more opportunities to grow – an important factor as we... Read More »
Two Reports Released Today Show Region’s Working Parents Face Struggles and Opportunities
Two new reports released today provide critical information relating to how San Diego County’s governments, school districts, workforce agencies, and local employers can boost economic growth by supporting working parents.
New Nonprofit Early Childhood Center a Model for Regional Businesses
A lack of affordable, high-quality early childhood care throughout San Diego County is an enormous obstacle that adversely affects children’s readiness for kindergarten and school, and creates barriers to employment and upward mobility for new parents. “Investing in early childhood development ensures that fewer people are living in poverty and that more San Diegans can... Read More »
Boots on the Ground, Kids in the Class
Funding from The San Diego Foundation’s donor-advised funds ensures programs like Mi Escuelita continue to expand and offer invaluable services to children and their families.
New Financing Model Unlocks Millions to Build Affordable Homes
Mission Driven Finance announces that investors have contributed more than $1 million to a new impact investing fund that will support the construction of affordable homes for low-income families.
Prioritizing the First Five Years
On April 16, The San Diego Foundation hosted an event focused on the topic of early childhood education and development to increase dialogue around what San Diegans can do to strengthen opportunities for local children and families.
Media Advisory: Free Movie Screening, Community Conversation About the Importance of Early Childhood Education Hosted by The San Diego Foundation
The public is invited to attend a free screening of the documentary No Small Matter, followed by a community conversation about the importance of early childhood development and education.
