Kids in Common is
Joining Healthier Kids Foundation
The Healthier Kids Foundation and Kids in Common begin an exciting new chapter in their shared commitment to improving the lives of children, youth, and families across Santa Clara County. Kids in Common will officially join Healthier Kids Foundation, bringing together two organizations with complementary strengths and a shared vision for helping every child thrive.
This transition brings together Healthier Kids Foundation's expertise in removing barriers to health, learning, and life success through direct services with Kids in Common's leadership in advocacy, systems change, collective impact, and cross sector collaboration. Together, the combined organization will be uniquely positioned to address both the immediate needs children face today and the broader systems that shape their future.
" Today, we are excited to share an important new chapter for two organizations that have spent decades working toward the same goal: helping every child in Santa Clara County thrive. "
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Kids in Common going away?
No. Kids in Common's work is continuing and growing through Healthier Kids Foundation. The partnerships, initiatives, and community relationships that have defined Kids in Common remain important and will continue moving forward through Healthier Kids Foundation.
Why are Kids in Common and Healthier Kids Foundation coming together?
Kids in Common is joining Healthier Kids Foundation to build on our shared commitment to helping children, youth, and families thrive. By bringing our organizations together, we can consolidate resources, expertise, partnerships, and infrastructure to increase our collective impact and capacity. Together, we can connect direct services, advocacy, collaboration, and systems change efforts, allowing us to serve children and families more effectively while advancing long-term solutions that help every child in Santa Clara County thrive.
Will current programs and initiatives continue?
Yes. Programs, partnerships, and key initiatives will continue as part of our shared commitment to improving outcomes for children and youth throughout Santa Clara County. This includes but is not limited to the Children’s Agenda Network, The Children’s Data Book, and the Annual Children’s Summit.
What will this mean for partners and stakeholders, and how will Kids in Common's legacy be honored?
Partners can expect continuity in relationships, collaboration, and shared priorities. Our goal is to strengthen our collective impact while preserving the trust, partnerships, and community connections built by both organizations. Kids in Common's decades-long legacy of advocacy, collective impact, and community leadership will remain an important part of our work through Healthier Kids Foundation. This transition honors that history while creating new opportunities to advance meaningful change for children, youth, and families across Santa Clara County.
What should supporters do next, and where can I learn more?
We invite supporters to stay connected and be part of this exciting next chapter. To learn more about the transition, access additional resources, and support Kids in Common as a Program of Healthier Kids Foundation, please visit our transition webpage. We look forward to continuing this work together and building an even stronger future for children and families in our community.