Coleman Children & Youth is a San Francisco-based organization that has been dedicated to expanding opportunities for children, youth, and families since 1975. They have been at the forefront of pioneering programs and policies that have served as models for communities across the country, with a current focus on building more effective and equitable public schools. Committed to achieving true equity, they prioritize the advancement of rights, safety, and full inclusion of low-income people of color, recognizing that quality education is essential for economic security and social participation. With a strong emphasis on grassroots community leadership, Coleman Children & Youth believes in the power of those most affected by a problem to determine and fight for solutions. They view education as a fundamental human right and a strategy for upward mobility, actively working towards equity and social justice in schools and communities. By fostering unity and solidarity through a multigenerational, multiracial, multicultural, and multilingual approach, they prioritize the leadership of youth while recognizing the importance of intergenerational collaboration. Through strategic alliances and innovative approaches, Coleman Children & Youth aims to build a movement capable of achieving long-term systemic social change.Generated from the website