Mission

We work toward a future of equity, health, and prosperity for all Californians.

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 Let's End DV - Journalist Playbook

Journalists can shape how we understand and address domestic violence

Our Journalist Playbook is by and for journalists and survivors who want to change the conversation.

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Announcement

Grant Announcement

Sept 2024

Foundation puts $6.7 million more toward domestic violence prevention, economic security, and equity

"With our grantee partners, we serve the Californians most affected by health inequities and domestic violence. We focus on changing policy and systems, such as public health and housing, because we aim to help as many people as possible."


— Debbie I. Chang, MPH, Foundation president & CEO
Our Mission

Our Mission

Blue Shield of California Foundation supports lasting and equitable solutions to make California the healthiest state and end domestic violence.

About Us

What We Do
80% of health outcomes are not tied to health care

What We Do

Well-being for California communities

80% of health outcomes are not tied to health care — which is why we target root causes in our work to promote health equity and end domestic violence. We have carefully honed our strategies to focus on the following three areas:

From our newsroom

From our newsrooom

How journalists and survivors can change the conversation about domestic violence.

Grantee partners bring data, culture, and innovation to the work to end domestic violence

With $3.6 million, Blue Shield of California Foundation invests in key partners and strategies to prevent domestic violence and make California the healthiest state.

Resources, stories, and approaches that pave the way for a more inclusive and responsive public sector.

Intersections

Sign up for Intersections, Blue Shield of California Foundation’s newsletter that curates insights in health and health equity in California and beyond.

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Resources + Ideas

Latest insights

What we're learning from our grantees, staff, and partners

Watercolor painting reads, "Breaking cycles of harm to create liberated community"

Domestic violence prevention: it's everyone's job

Debbie Chang, president and CEO of the Foundation, writes about how innovative strategies at both the national and local levels can help prevent domestic violence and create safer communities.

Headshot of Jhumpa Bhattacharya the co-founder of Maven Collaborative

How the history of care work impacts today’s narrative

Learn how The Maven Collaborative is working to create gender and racial equity via research, advocacy, and narrative change.

A view of the All In For Kids roundtable conference room

Leaders unite to share community-driven solutions for children and families

Reflections on recent funding opportunities, policy successes, and innovations that address and prevent childhood trauma in California.

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