What is the purpose of the toolkit?

The toolkit is designed to enhance collaboration and capacity of the CPNN members by providing curated resources, funding opportunities, and promising practices and models. It supports place-based community initiatives in implementing and sustaining cradle-to-career efforts that improve outcomes for children, families, and communities.

Who is the intended audience for the toolkit?

The primary audience for the toolkit include CPNN members and practitioners working in place-based initiatives across California. Other organizations interested in collective impact strategies may also find the toolkit valuable.

How should I use this toolkit?

The toolkit is organized into three components:

• Annotated list of resources – provides detailed information about tools, frameworks, and strategies to guide your work.
• California state funding opportunities and programs – highlights resources to sustain your initiatives and support families in accessing benefits.
• Promising practices and models – shares examples of promising strategies from CPNN communities.

You can explore the sections relevant to your needs and adapt the resources or practices to your local context.

How were resources selected?

The resources were curated from the federal Promise Neighborhoods website, with additional California-specific and nationally relevant resources that align with CPNN priorities. These include topics beyond the original Promise Neighborhoods result framework, such as mobility from poverty and equitable housing and development.

What kinds of funding opportunities and benefits programs are included?

The list includes funding opportunities and benefits programs, as well as technical assistance resources focused on education, health and wellness, workforce development, and community engagement and development. Each entry provides information on eligibility, funding amounts (if applicable) and links to learn more.

What is included in the promising practices and models?