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From Data to Action

First 5 Association of California and Children’s Data Network launched the Strong Start Index to help policymakers and service providers support children more effectively—ensuring resources go where they are needed the most.

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What You Can Do

Use the Strong Start Index to advocate for children and families

Service Providers

The Strong Start Index can help you advocate for services and supports that help kids in your county thrive. Use the data to bolster your needs assessments, funding reports, and campaigns.

Policymakers

The Strong Start Index can help you make informed budgetary and policy decisions and ensure supports and services are allocated more equitably across the state—as well as earlier in a child’s life.

Funders

The Strong Start Index can help your grantees demonstrate the need in their communities and work toward common goals to support children and families.

Learn how others are using the Strong Start Index to impact their communities.

Strong Start in Action

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Have questions about the Strong Start Index, First 5, or Children’s Data Network? Drop us a line.

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