Through the Bright Beginnings Early Childhood Development Initiative, we work together to ensure that all children have all they need to be ready for school and ready for life. We aim to double school readiness countywide, with a focus on narrowing the equity gap. Read the countywide Strategic Framework for early childhood here.

Taking a holistic approach and bringing together parents, teachers, caregivers, educators, health practitioners, service providers, businesses and funders, our collective work is organized across four overarching areas that support young children and their families: fair systems, resilient parents, supported families, and prepared caregivers.


Bright Beginnings is powered by community partners working together: