Causes: Child Day Care, Children & Youth, Education, Literacy, Preschools, Remedial Reading & Encouragement

Mission: Tandem, Partners in Early Learning holds a vision of an equitable and just society where all children enter school ready to succeed. Our mission is to engage the whole community to ensure all families with children 0-5 have the resources, skills, and confidence they need to support their children’s early brain development and kindergarten readiness. At the heart of Tandem’s work is an ecosystem model of support for children and families, where caregivers, educators, and support professionals are well-positioned to build a foundation for early learning and kindergarten readiness. Our programming includes: (a) direct service to families through school-to-home book sharing, read aloud demonstrations, and workshops for families; (b) professional development for educators and family support professionals; and (c) capacity-building for partner organizations around family engagement.

Results: Since 2003, Tandem has provided training and resources for the adults who care for, educate, and raise over 140,000 children.

Target demographics: children & families, early childhood educators, family support professionals, community members

Direct beneficiaries per year: over 15,000 children and their families

Geographic areas served: San Francisco, Alameda & Contra Costa Counties

Programs: educator workshops and support, caregiver training, and family literacy events, consulting for organizations seeking to embed family engagement strategies within their work, and family support professionals.