ABOUT YCCA
Founded in 2002, Yolo County Children's Alliance (YCCA) is Yolo County's designated Child Abuse Prevention Council — a trusted connector, navigator, and direct service provider for families across the county. Our mission is simple: connect families and individuals to resources and support to strengthen communities and protect all children in Yolo County.
We believe the best way to keep children safe is to strengthen the families and communities around them — before a crisis ever occurs. Every day, our multilingual team shows up for families in English, Spanish, Russian, Farsi, Pashto, and Dari, meeting people where they are, in the language where they feel safest.
From our Family Resource Center in West Sacramento to offices in Davis and Woodland, we offer a welcoming, judgment-free space where families can access food assistance, housing support, healthcare enrollment, home visitation, refugee services, and more. For families with newborns and young children, our nationally accredited Healthy Families Yolo County™ home visitation program walks alongside parents from pregnancy through their child's early years — building the confidence, connection, and stability that protect children for a lifetime.
"My home visitor helped me overcome postpartum depression. I couldn't have done it without her encouragement."— YCCA Family." - YCCA Family
Child abuse rarely happens in a vacuum. It happens when families are isolated, overwhelmed, and without a safety net. Research tells us that when we strengthen the protective factors around a family — resilience, connection, concrete support, parenting knowledge, and children's social-emotional health — we reduce the risk of abuse and neglect before it ever begins.
Prevention is not a program. It's a commitment — and it's at the heart of everything we do.
Our Mission: YCCA connects families and individuals to resources and support to strengthen communities and protect all children in Yolo County.
Our Vision: A Yolo County where resilient families are supported by a connected community, enabling children to be happy, healthy, and safe.
Everything we do — from a home visit with a new parent to a bag of groceries during a crisis — is rooted in the Strengthening Families Framework, a nationally recognized model built around five protective factors proven to prevent child abuse and neglect:
1. Parental Resilience — helping parents manage stress and navigate hard moments
2. Social Connections — reducing isolation by building relationships and community
3. Concrete Support — meeting families' real, immediate needs without judgment
4. Parenting Knowledge — building confidence and understanding across every stage of childhood
5. Children's Social-Emotional Health — supporting kids' ability to grow, connect, and thrive
"At YCCA, we witness the remarkable resilience of families who, with just a little support, can transform their lives and their children's futures. The strength of our community lies in our ability to support each other." — Jeneba Lahai, Executive Director
Across Yolo County, families are doing their best — welcoming new babies, stretching tight budgets, navigating systems that weren't built with them in mind. For many, one unexpected challenge is all it takes to tip from managing to crisis.
Child abuse and neglect rarely start with bad intentions. They start with exhaustion. With an empty pantry. With a parent who has no one to call. Research is clear: when families have what they need — food, stability, connection, support — children are safer. Prevention begins long before a crisis ever occurs.
That's why YCCA exists. And that's why your gift on Big Day of Giving matters.
Here's where your support goes:
Basic needs — diapers, food, hygiene, and a place to ask for help without judgment
Safe beginnings — car seats, safe sleep setups, and home visits for new parents
Food security — grocery gift cards that give families choice and dignity
Housing stability — eviction prevention and navigation support that keeps families together
Flexible support — unrestricted funds that let us respond when and where families need us most
When families receive the right support at the right time, stress eases, safety improves, and stability becomes possible. On Big Day of Giving, your generosity helps families build healthier, more secure futures — and keeps children safe.
- Give Today - Give a Safe Sleep Kit - Give a Month of Food - Give Flexible Support -
At Yolo County Children's Alliance, equity is paramount. We recognize that systemic inequalities disproportionately affect marginalized communities. By offering services in multiple languages and collaborating with local organizations and government entities, we ensure everyone in Yolo County has access to the resources they need to build meaningful ties to their communities and each other. Together, with our generous donors and community supporters, we're working toward a future where every child has the opportunity to reach their full potential.
Organization name
Yolo County Children's Alliance
other names
YCCA
2002
Mission Category
Human Services
Operating Budget
$5,000,001-$10 million
Organization Need
Funding: Unrestricted, Funding: Program, In-Kind Donations
Demographics Served
Immigrants & refugees, Youth & Children, Low-income individuals/families
BIPOC Leadership
Executive Director/CEO
Local Counties Served
Yolo
Equity Statement
Equity Statement
Address
600 A Street Suite YYolo, CA, US