Strong Families

Strong Families programs enable families to raise their children in a safe, stable, and nurturing home. These programs work with families, educators, health, and social services providers to support parents and guardians.

First 5 Merced County is still accepting proposals in support of Strong Families.  For more information, see our Funding Opportunities page. 
Program / Agency
 Funding
ACE Overcomers - ACE Overcomers Program $337,500.00
Deaf and Hard of Hearing Service Center - ASL for Kids $20,250.00
Merced County Office of Education - Parents Helping Parents $108,031.00
Sierra Vista Child & Family Services - Early Mental Health Support
Services for Children and Families
 $336,021.00
Healthy House Within a MATCH Coalition - Afya Maternal/Child Church-based Health Network $75,000.00
Merced County Office of Education - Caring for Our Black Children $75,000.00
Project Prevention - Nurturing Hmong Children, Empowering Hmong Parents and Caregivers $75,000.00