What We Support
We partner with families to build stable, thriving futures for their children and themselves.
Young people’s learning and development are closely connected to their families’ well-being. All families want what is best for their children, and success looks different for each one. Families and caregivers, including those in historically underserved communities, deserve access to tools, knowledge, and science-based, culturally relevant resources to draw on their strengths and achieve their goals.
When families partner in their children’s learning, relationships deepen and connections grow. Young people develop a stronger sense of who they are, where they come from, and what opportunities are ahead.
To help children and youth truly thrive, we must support the whole family. Because while potential is universal, opportunity is not.
Our investments in programs and policies support families in nurturing their children’s development, reducing barriers to well-being, and advocating for themselves and their communities.
We support policies and programs that strengthen the conditions families need to thrive. We support evidence-based policies that allow families to reduce stress, be more present and responsive caregivers, and foster strong emotional bonds with their children.
Our investments focus on creating and expanding access to resources that help families build skills, pursue their goals, and catalyze individual and collective action. When families shape the decisions that affect them and their communities, outcomes in relationships, learning, and development improve.
Through our in-house program Vroom, we provide simple, science-based tools that help families build on what they’re already doing, turning everyday interactions into meaningful learning and development.
Vroom is a global program that provides free, science-based tips and tools to help all parents and caregivers give children a great start in life. Today, Vroom reaches millions of families through trusted partners using a variety of digital tools—helping caregivers everywhere turn everyday moments into powerful opportunities for learning and connection.
Stories on families building strong foundations.
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When students and families sat side by side with the same information, the quality of engagement changed dramatically.
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