Partnership for Children & Youth
Partnership for Children & Youth (PCY) is an advocacy and capacity-building organization championing high-quality, equitable learning opportunities for underserved youth in California. Since its founding nearly 20 years ago, PCY has catalyzed large-scale change by strategically supporting people, organizations, and systems to leverage their resources to support children in under-resourced communities. Grounded in research and experience, PCY trains school and community-based educators, facilitates relationships between schools and community-based organizations, and advocates for effective public policies and resources. PCY is dedicated to a future where all children reach their full potential through equitable access to learning opportunities and supportive learning environments.
Opportunity Everywhere:
Partnership for Children & Youth is focused on providing opportunity everywhere: at school, at home, and in the community.
AT SCHOOL
Strengthening social-emotional learning, because research shows feeling safe and supported is a fundamental precondition for learning
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AT HOME
Bringing quality expanded learning programs to affordable housing, so educational opportunities are easy to access where children live
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IN THE COMMUNITY
Expanding access to quality afterschool and summer learning programs, so they can serve all California families who depend on them
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PCY provides SEL training and technical assistance for K-12 districts in California, and ensures SEL is embedded in state and local education initiatives.
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PCY provides training to public and affordable housing agencies to provide high-quality expanded learning within housing. This includes facilitating relationships between school districts and local housing agencies, as well as providing resources to share information to best serve students.
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PCY leads the California Afterschool Advocacy Alliance to strengthen afterschool programs’ advocacy skills, educate policymakers, and secure sustainable state funding.
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