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About Us

a photo of a large group of young men and women standing together outside the Sol Collective building

Sac Kids First is the region’s largest grassroots coalition. We are individuals and organizations who believe that investing in the healthy development of children and youth is key to building a better Sacramento.

Our diverse coalition includes youth leaders, nonprofits, educators, law enforcement officials, and business leaders who have come together in a united effort to create stable long-term investments in child and youth development.

Our Values

  • We believe that investing in the healthy development of children and youth is key to building a better Sacramento.
  • We believe young people must be central actors in the creation, development, implementation, and evaluation of a Sacramento Children’s Fund.
  • We believe reducing life outcome disparities among children and youth based on race, economic, and social status must be the number one priority of a Sacramento Children’s Fund.
  • We believe the operation of a Sacramento Children’s Fund must be transparent and accountable to the general public.

Youth Forward serves as the coordinating entity for the coalition. Organizations which are leading Sac Kids First include:

  • EBAYC Sacramento
  • Roberts Family Development Center
  • Sol Collective
  • Youth Forward
  • PRO Youth and Families
  • Sacramento LGBT Community Center
  • Sacramento ACT
  • Sacramento City Teachers Association
  • California Chapter 1, American Academy of Pediatrics
  • Region Business (Sacramento Region Business Association)
  • Hmong Youth & Parents United
  • Mutual Housing California
  • South Sacramento Christian Center
  • The Health Education Council
  • La Familia Counseling Center
  • Sacramento Youth Alliance/ Alliance for Educational Solutions
  • Youth Engagement Action Team
  • Brown Issues Forum
  • The California Urban Partnership
  • The Center at Sierra Health Foundation
  • GreenTech Education and Employment
  • Greater Sacramento NAACP
  • Rose Family Creative Empowerment Center (RFCEC)
  • Mutual Assistance Network
  • United Latinos
  • Blacks Making a Difference (BMAD)
  • Improve Your Tomorrow
  • Hmong Innovating Politics
  • Public Health Advocates
  • Jakara Movement
  • Waking the Village: The Creation District