Sac Kids First is the region’s largest grassroots coalition. Our mission is to serve as the unified voice of Sacramento’s youth-serving organizations in the public policy arena. We are engaged in a long-term campaign to increase the well being of children and youth in the Sacramento region, particularly children and youth most affected by poverty, violence and trauma.

We advocate for:

• youth voice and leadership in civic life,

• increased investments in children and youth,

• racial and social equity in the city’s policies and resource allocations

• greater stability in youth funding,

• policies that support children and youth that are research-based and data-driven

We know that investing in children and youth brings multiple benefits to our community. When we increase graduation rates and send more young people to college, we grow our workforce and our economy. When we invest early in infants and children, we prevent many problems from developing down the road. The health of our community depends on our children and young people.