Brighter Beginnings

Resilience. Strong community connections. Parenting and child-development knowledge. Financial security. Healthy, happy children.

These are the five success factors for healthy families — and they apply to every family. For those who live in a community that is resource-rich, such family success is easier to maintain. Income is just the half of it; the rest is easily taken for granted. Things like steady employment. Strong family and community ties. Great school districts. Plentiful venues for family fun. Professional resources — and the funds to secure them — when outside help is needed.

But, not all families in the East Bay Area enjoy these resources. While every community has its assets and challenges, some contain a mix of economic and social factors that persistently limit the health and wellness outcomes of their children.