Our Programs

Health Care and Coverage

The passage of health reform creates an opportunity for community clinics, public hospitals, and other providers serving low-income people – the safety net - to transform into a truly integrated and coordinated system of care for the most vulnerable Californians. To take advantage of this opportunity, we are strengthening the safety net’s ability to provide quality care for all Californians, supporting innovative approaches to expanding healthcare coverage, and addressing the issues left unresolved by health reform.

Blue Shield Against Violence

The Foundation believes that ending domestic violence requires a strong, coordinated network of services, new knowledge about reaching highest-need populations, and a unified policy agenda. To this end, we’re investing in efforts that strengthen California's current safety net — and building a stronger domestic violence field to lead change for tomorrow.

Legacy Projects

Three Foundation legacy projects fall outside of the focus of our two program areas. The California Technology Assessment Forum (CTAF) reviews the effectiveness of new medical technologies. The California Healthcare-Associated Infection Prevention Initiative (CHAIPI), which concluded its work in 2010, focused on promoting quality and safety in care. And the Domestic Violence Workplace Training Program, operated by the Foundation until 2008, helped employers recognize and prevent domestic violence in the workplace. Read More