History

Silicon Valley Children’s Fund was founded over 20 years ago by a group of committed community leaders with the support of dedicated Santa Clara County officials, as a public benefit (non-profit) partner of the County.

Having initially raised $14 million to build the home-like Children’s Shelter that opened in 1995, the Children’s Fund continues to work as a catalyst and respected partner with public and private organizations to address the unfulfilled educational needs of foster youth.

2009 - Launches First Middle School Education Court in the Country

2009 - Successful Completion of Emerging Scholars Pilot Program

2009 - Highest Number of College Graduates Since Program Inception

2008 - Conducts Social Worker Training on Higher Education in SC County

2008 - Hosts Second Annual National BluePrint Conference

2007 - Hosts First National BluePrint Conference

2006 - Convenes Juvenile Education Task Force

2002 - Launches Kids First™ Model Program

2000 - Launches YES Scholarship Program

1995 - Santa Clara County Children's Shelter Opens

1987 - Founded