IMPROVING THE LIVES OF CHILDREN IN
SOLANO COUNTY
Safe Children. Healthy Families. Whole Communities. Lasting Change.
There are 130,000 children living in Solano County.
Put another way, that's 30% of the total population.
$100.7 M
In Solano County..
41%
the costs associated with ONE YEAR of substantiated cases of child abuse
17%
of children live in poverty
of single mothers live below the poverty level
What Does Child Abuse Cost Solano County?
The Children's Network improves the lives of children and families by coordinating and providing services that strengthen and support families now and in the future.
Our Approach
At the Children's Network of Solano County, we don’t focus on just one sector or issue.
We are creating long-term solutions that are built upon a foundation of research, partnership, and advocacy. Our approach is based on the integration of 3 fundamental elements:
Uncovering the Need
1
Advocacy
3
Collaborating and Coordinating
2
One of the most fundamental aspects of our approach is to research and uncover the current needs in Solano County. We ask the right questions, evaluate current processes, identify gaps and figure out what areas need the most support.
Once we've done the research and understand the needs, we work with and support community partners to bring much-needed services to families.
This includes direct involvement in coordinating those programs,
developing funding, providing training, promoting education and
securing facilities.
We work hard to make sure our youth and families get what they need, lifting their voices in the development of policies that impact our community.
Together with various stakeholders,
we inform policymakers about the gaps in services and encourage action to address the issues identified.
Our Impact
Over $451,000
raised and delivered over to help 621 families with direct basic needs, like rent, utilities, food and clothing.
1,275
Families received tools and resources to help prevent child abuse.
186
Families received financial education, employment coaching and credit counseling, so they could achieve their financial goals.
Resources and Services
Family Resource Centers
Helping Families Meet Their Needs
Child Abuse Prevention Council
Striving to Protect Children From Harm
The Solano Children's Alliance is hosting:
Policy Starts with Us!
Addressing racial equity and inclusivity through local policy
Join us at this virtual policy forum from noon - 2pm on Wednesday, June 2, 2021.
Policy changes start locally, with community members identifying a need and advocating to makes changes. Come and learn how you can advocate for changes and how important issues, like racial equity, are being addressed locally.
Register today at:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAscO2hrjovHddBw8YzQKxL4DDkf3rByISv
Call. Write. Chat
(707) 421-7229
Children's Network of Solano County
827 Missouri Street, Suite 5
Fairfield, CA 94533