We identify important issues in the early childhood landscape.
We find ways to improve system wide access and quality for families and their children ages 0-5.
We act swiftly and decisively as challenges and opportunities demand.
COLLECTIVE IMPACT: OUR STRATEGIES FOR ACTION
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SEE HOW >WE EDUCATE
public and private funders on the most critical issues impacting the long-term success of children, beginning in the earliest years of life; and demonstrate how they can expand their grantmaking portfolios to invest in the early years as a strategy to positively impact other priority issues they care about ranging from juvenile justice reform to ending teenage homelessness.
A New Funding Stream for LA County’s Youngest Learners
In July 2013 Governor Jerry Brown signed legislation granting school districts greater decision-making authority over funding. The LA Unified School District stood to gain $837 million.
The LA Partnership knew it needed to act swiftly to make sure some of that funding went to quality early childhood education.
We made $100,000 in grants to the Advancement Project and Children Now to educate members of LAUSD’s board about the benefits of investing in early learning programs for children most likely to show up in Kindergarten already behind: English language learners, foster children, and children with early signs of developmental delays.
Our efforts paid off. In August 2014, LAUSD’s Board of Education authorized $34 million to expand and improve early learning over the next two years, reaching an estimated 2,000 of the most vulnerable children entering the system.
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SEE HOW >WE LEVERAGE
public money with private dollars. Government dollars account for the bulk of early childhood funding, but sometimes they are either not enough or not efficiently deployed. We engage directly with public systems to identify needs and bridge to greater opportunities.
A New Funding Stream for LA County’s Youngest Learners
In July 2013 Governor Jerry Brown signed legislation granting school districts greater decision-making authority over funding. The LA Unified School District stood to gain $837 million.
The LA Partnership knew it needed to act swiftly to make sure some of that funding went to quality early childhood education.
We made $100,000 in grants to the Advancement Project and Children Now to educate members of LAUSD’s board about the benefits of investing in early learning programs for children most likely to show up in Kindergarten already behind: English language learners, foster children, and children with early signs of developmental delays.
Our efforts paid off. In August 2014, LAUSD’s Board of Education authorized $34 million to expand and improve early learning over the next two years, reaching an estimated 2,000 of the most vulnerable children entering the system.
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WE SCALE
innovation by investing in promising, community-based strategies and models that deserve to be replicated or expanded so more children in LA County benefit.
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SEE HOW >WE Amplify
the power of our investments by aligning with funders who share the same priorities. Through the Baby Futures Fund and other funding platforms, we harness the resources of our members and other partners for the greatest possible impact.
Help for New Parents and Their Babies
When new and expectant parents receive home visits from perinatal nurses, births are healthier and babies are less likely to be abused and neglected. For every dollar invested in effective home visitation programs, society reaps five times in return from children who grow up buoyed by good health and skilled parenting.
Yet in LA County, demand for quality home visiting programs far outpaces supply. To meet these challenges, the LA County Department of Public Health and LA Best Babies Network joined forces in 2014 to create the Los Angeles Home Visitation Consortium.
The LA Partnership quickly zeroed in on the Consortium’s game-changing potential. Since 2012, the Baby Futures Fund has invested over $300,000 in support of a coordinated system of high-quality home visitation programs to serve all low income, pregnant, and new mothers in Los Angeles County.
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WE ANALYZE
what’s needed, what works, and where our investments can have the greatest possible impact and share our lessons with philanthropic leaders.
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SEE HOW >WE Lead
through our influence, relationships, and networks, using all our assets to support and advance comprehensive improvements to the systems that support children and their families.
Help for New Parents and Their Babies
When new and expectant parents receive home visits from perinatal nurses, births are healthier and babies are less likely to be abused and neglected. For every dollar invested in effective home visitation programs, society reaps five times in return from children who grow up buoyed by good health and skilled parenting.
Yet in LA County, demand for quality home visiting programs far outpaces supply. To meet these challenges, the LA County Department of Public Health and LA Best Babies Network joined forces in 2014 to create the Los Angeles Home Visitation Consortium.
The LA Partnership quickly zeroed in on the Consortium’s game-changing potential. Since 2012, the Baby Futures Fund has invested over $300,000 in support of a coordinated system of high-quality home visitation programs to serve all low income, pregnant, and new mothers in Los Angeles County.