Awards made

Announcing 34 Youth Development Awardees 

Young people thrive when they have access to safe, supportive environments, that provide a sense of belonging. Our Youth Development strategy resources programs that provide mentorship, leadership opportunities, connections to community and...

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Announcing our Second Levy Evaluation Awardee 

As part of our work to model effective supports for babies, kids, young people, and families, Best Starts invests in data and evaluation to measure success and identify opportunities for improvement.   In February, Best Starts issued a...

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Meet the Best Starts 2025-2027 Capacity Builders!

Children, young people, and families thrive when they have access to high-quality, equitable, and culturally relevant services and programs, and Best Starts partners with many small, culturally specific organizations to support those services....

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Announcing 13 Healthy and Safe Environments Awardees! 

Health and well-being are influenced by the places we live, learn, work, and play. Our Healthy and Safe Environments (HSE) strategy partners with community-based organizations, schools, and groups led by young people to transform communities for...

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