Championing lasting change for children and families
Our Approach
We’re dedicated to creating a society where all children and families thrive
We seek to create comprehensive policy solutions that provide families access to the fundamental resources and services they need to thrive.
Together with our partner organizations, CEF focuses on five priority areas:
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Early
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Mental
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Health
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Family Economic Security
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Housing
Stability
Because a healthy democracy and robust civic engagement are essential to bringing about systemic change, we also provide funding to advance voter protection and voter education.
We recognize that historical barriers have created unequal opportunities for many families. Policy change is one of the tools we use to help create a more fair future for all children and families.
Who We Are
Children’s Equity Fund (CEF) was established in 2019 through a generous donation from the Jane Bainum Trust. CEF’s board is composed of members of the Bainum family and trusted experts.
BOARD MEMBERS
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Barbara Bainum
Chair
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Scott Renschler
Board
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Brad Bainum
Board
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Roxana Norouzi
Board
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Alaina Beverly
Board
OFFICERS
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David Daniels
CEO and President
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Michael Brannan
Treasurer
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Rebecca Cisek
Chief Impact Officer
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Marica Cox Mitchell
Chief Program Officer
Our Mission
We champion comprehensive policy changes at the federal, state and local levels to create lasting systems change that improves the well-being of children and families.
We believe thoughtful and sustained policy change is necessary to ensure all children and families have access to opportunity and support. We’re working to be part of that change.
Like our sister organization, the Bainum Family Foundation, we support children, families, educators, and communities by advancing solutions that address economic and opportunity gaps — regardless of background, birthplace, or zip code.
To change these the systems that aren’t working for families, the people most affected must be able to make their voices heard and advocate for their needs. That means ensuring the protection of voting rights and promoting voter education, so that no voices are left out.
Real change is possible when we work together. The most effective, sustained policy change occurs when there is broad-based support from people with diverse perspectives and different political affiliations. The Children’s Equity Fund is open to collaborating with individuals and organizations across the political spectrum that are committed to creating meaningful, lasting change for children and families.
Grantee Partners
We support organizations that seek to improve conditions for children and families through policy and systemic change.
We work with grantees across the political spectrum that have trusted relationships with the communities they serve and/or expertise in advancing policies that are aligned with our focus areas.
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