About Children's Network
Founding Story
In 1982, the sudden closure of a local children’s shelter deeply affected Solano County. Families, leaders, and neighbors saw firsthand that vulnerable children were left without the support they urgently needed. The crisis revealed a clear truth: our community required stronger advocacy and a dependable network of care that would not fail its children.
From that moment, the Children’s Network was established. Concerned community members came together with a shared purpose: to create an enduring organization that could protect children and connect families with essential resources. What began as an urgent response has grown into a trusted part of Solano County.
Today, the Children’s Network serves as a central resource for advocacy, support, and collaboration. Our commitment remains the same as it was in 1982, to ensure every child has the opportunity to be safe, supported, and able to thrive.
Milestones in Our Journey
In the 1990s, the Children’s Network was instrumental in establishing Family Resource Centers in every city across Solano County. These centers continue to be vital neighborhood-based hubs where families access essential resources, strengthen parenting skills, and engage in community activities.
During the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Children’s Network swiftly responded to the increased challenges faced by families. We worked relentlessly to ensure families stayed safe, secure housing, and received the support their children needed through the crisis, raising and distributing over $450K to assist 621 families in 2020 alone.
Mission
Our mission is to improve the lives of children in Solano County through education, advocacy, coordination of community services and community-based collaboratives.
Vision
All children of Solano County will reach adulthood having experienced a safe, healthy and nurturing environment.
Creating Long-Term Solutions
Our approach begins by uncovering the needs of families in Solano County, identifying gaps in services, and evaluating areas that require the most support. We then collaborate with local organizations to coordinate programs, secure funding, provide training, and ensure resources are available to support families. Finally, we advocate for policies and programs that address community needs and create opportunities for all children. Through this integrated approach, we work together to reduce poverty, enhance stability, and empower every child in our community to thrive.
Research
Uncovering the need
Partnership
Collaborating & coordinating
Advocacy
Advocating for all children
Our Values
Partnership
Our strength lies in partnerships with local organizations and institutions that support families. We are committed to being accountable, trustworthy, and flexible partners.
Family
Family matters. If we help even one family every day, we know we're making a difference. Each action, no matter how simple, contributes to a bigger impact.
Equity
We aim to dismantle systemic inequities, ensuring every child thrives in a community free from racism and violence, with a focus on families and children of color, and those in poverty.
Our Purpose
Children's Network exists to ensure every child in Solano County grows up in a safe, healthy, and thriving environment. We’re dedicated to helping families access the resources and support they need to build resilience and break the cycle of abuse. We’re also committed to addressing the racial and economic disparities that impact families, working to shape policies and transform systems.
Our Work
Guided by our core values of partnership, family, and equity, Children's Network of Solano County offers a range of initiatives designed to empower families and strengthen communities. We connect families with essential resources, foster leadership, and advocate for systemic change.
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