Our partners
We believe in building partnerships and cross-sector collaborations with a broad range of organizations: local and national nonprofits, public policy organizations, child welfare organizations and research institutions. Below, you will find examples of our partners and their areas of expertise.
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Children’s Trust Fund Alliance(opens in a new tab)
The Alliance works to strengthen prevention in systems and organizations that impact families so that children grow up nurtured, healthy and free from harm.
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Foster Care Alumni of America(opens in a new tab)
FCAA connects the alumni community to transform policy and practice, ensuring opportunity for people in and from foster care.
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FosterClub(opens in a new tab)
The mission is to lead the efforts of young people in and from foster care to become connected, educated, inspired and represented so they can realize their personal potential and contribute to a better life for their peers.
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Generations United(opens in a new tab)
Generations United works to improve the lives of children, youth and older people through intergenerational programs, policies and strategies.
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National Foster Youth Institute(opens in a new tab)
NFYI is a youth development organization that lifts up foster youth voices to transform the child welfare system.
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Children’s Trust Fund Alliance(opens in a new tab)
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American Bar Association Center on Children and the Law(opens in a new tab)
ABA improves children’s lives through advances in law, justice, knowledge, practice and policy.
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National Association of Counsel for Children(opens in a new tab)
NACC advocates for the rights of children and youth in the child welfare system and trains and supports a diverse community of legal professionals.
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National CASA/GAL Association for Children(opens in a new tab)
The National CASA/GAL Association for Children supports and promotes court-appointed volunteer advocacy for children and youth who have experienced abuse or neglect.
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National Center for State Courts(opens in a new tab)
NCSC drives innovation and progress in courts and judicial systems through bringing together a community of individuals, leaders, ideas, experiences, knowledge and perspectives to move courts and communities forward.
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National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges(opens in a new tab)
NCJFCJ provides resources and training to those involved with juvenile, family and domestic violence cases.
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American Bar Association Center on Children and the Law(opens in a new tab)
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Communities for Just Schools Fund(opens in a new tab)
CJSF is a national collaborative advancing education justice through grassroots organizing to ensure safe, equitable schools for all youth.
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Corporation for Supportive Housing(opens in a new tab)
CSH promotes affordable housing with supportive services to ensure everyone has a safe home.
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Lambda Legal(opens in a new tab)
Lambda Legal is a legal organization dedicated to achieving full equality for LGBTQ+ people.
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Prevent Child Abuse America(opens in a new tab)
PCA America is the nation’s oldest and largest organization committed to preventing child abuse and neglect before it happens.
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Communities for Just Schools Fund(opens in a new tab)
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Asian Americans/Pacific Islanders in Philanthropy(opens in a new tab)
AAPIP expands and mobilizes resources for AAPI communities to build a more just and equitable society.
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Association of Black Foundation Executives(opens in a new tab)
ABFE works to promote effective and responsive philanthropy in Black communities.
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Congressional Black Caucus Foundation(opens in a new tab)
CBCF works to advance the global Black community by developing leaders, informing policy and educating the public.
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Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute(opens in a new tab)
CHCI is dedicated to developing the next generation of Latino leaders.
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Grantmaker education collaboratives
- Early Childhood Funders Collaborative
- Grantmakers for Education
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Hispanics in Philanthropy(opens in a new tab)
Hispanics in Philanthropy leverages philanthropic resources to mobilize and amplify the power of our communities.
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Native Americans in Philanthropy(opens in a new tab)
The mission of Native Americans in Philanthropy is to promote equitable and effective philanthropy in Native communities.
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Regional philanthropic membership organizations
- Mississippi Alliance of Nonprofits and Philanthropy
- Philanthropy Northwest
- Philanthropy Northeast
- Philanthropy Southeast
- Philanthropy Southwest
- Southeastern Council on Foundations
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Asian Americans/Pacific Islanders in Philanthropy(opens in a new tab)
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American Academy of Pediatrics(opens in a new tab)
AAP is committed to the optimal physical, mental and social health and well-being for all infants, children, adolescents and young adults.
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Child Welfare League of America(opens in a new tab)
CWLA is a coalition of private and public agencies that, since 1920, has worked to serve children and families who are vulnerable. CWLA creates and advances standards of practice, advocacy and information sharing to enhance the well-being of families, children and youth.
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National Family Support Network(opens in a new tab)
The mission of the NFSN is to promote positive outcomes for all children, families and communities by leveraging the collective impact of state networks and championing quality family support and strengthening practices and policies.
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American Academy of Pediatrics(opens in a new tab)
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Chapin Hall(opens in a new tab)
Chapin Hall accelerates the use of data and evidence in policymaking by combining rigorous research to generate evidence and supporting implementation of tested methods in the field. Experts work alongside community and agency partners to apply evidence to build more effective services and systems and better serve children, youth and families.
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Child Trends(opens in a new tab)
Child Trends promotes the well-being of all children and youth through applied research that informs public policies, builds the evidence base for what works, and mines data to identify young people who are overlooked or ill-served by public systems.
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Georgetown University(opens in a new tab)
McCourt School of Public Policy Center for Youth Justice supports and educates leaders across systems of care to advance a balanced, multi-system approach to improving outcomes for, and promoting the positive development of, youth at risk of youth legal system involvement.
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Johns Hopkins University – The Center for Indigenous Health(opens in a new tab)
Johns Hopkins University – The Center for Indigenous Health partners with communities to advance Indigenous well-being and health leadership to the highest level.
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University of California Los Angeles – The UCLA Latino Policy & Politics Institute(opens in a new tab)
University of California Los Angeles – The UCLA Latino Policy & Politics Institute addresses the most critical domestic policy challenges facing Latinos and other communities of color through research, advocacy, mobilization and leadership development to propel policy reforms that expand genuine opportunity for all Americans.
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Chapin Hall(opens in a new tab)
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African American Mayors Association(opens in a new tab)
AAMA exists to empower local leaders for the benefit of their citizens. It is the only organization exclusively representing African American mayors in the United States.
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American Public Human Services Association(opens in a new tab)
APHSA supports leaders from state, county and city human services agencies to advance the well-being of individuals, families and communities nationwide. As a bipartisan membership association, APHSA works to generate pragmatic solutions grounded in lived experience with a lens for equity and belonging.
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Black Administrators in Child Welfare(opens in a new tab)
BACW advocates for culturally appropriate services for African American children and families in the child welfare system and promotes the development and support of African American leaders in the field.
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National Conference of State Legislatures(opens in a new tab)
NCSL serves America’s 50 states, commonwealths, territories and the District of Columbia. Through it, every state legislator and staffer has access to the latest in bipartisan policy research, training resources and technical assistance.
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National Governors Association(opens in a new tab)
NGA is the voice of the leaders of 55 states, territories and commonwealths. Through NGA, governors identify priority issues and deal with matters of public policy and governance at the state, national and global levels.
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National Lieutenant Governors Association(opens in a new tab)
NLGA is the nonprofit, nonpartisan professional association for elected or appointed officials first in line of succession to the governors in the 50 states and five U.S. territories.
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African American Mayors Association(opens in a new tab)
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Cities United(opens in a new tab)
Cities United takes a holistic public health approach to reducing gun violence and creating better lives for young Black men and boys, their families and their communities.
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Foster America(opens in a new tab)
Foster America opens new possibilities for children and families by activating changemakers to challenge injustice and champion innovation in child welfare.
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Social Current(opens in a new tab)
Social Current works to advocate for and implement equitable solutions to society’s toughest challenges through collaboration, innovation, policy and practice excellence.
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The Alliance for Boys and Men of Color(opens in a new tab)
This national network of hundreds of community and advocacy organizations works together to advance race and gender justice by transforming policies that are failing boys and men of color and their families, and building communities full of opportunity.
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The Aspen Institute(opens in a new tab)
The Aspen Institute drives change through dialogue, leadership and action to help solve the greatest challenges of our time. Its Center for Native American Youth is a national education and advocacy organization that works alongside Native youth to improve their health, safety and well- being.
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Cities United(opens in a new tab)
Our partnersWe believe in building partnerships and cross-sector collaborations with a broad range of organizations: local and national nonprofits, public policy organizations, child welfare organizations and research institutions. Below, you will find examples of our partners and their areas of expertise.
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