27th Annual Indicators Report Launch

We inspire and accelerate action to make San Mateo County more sustainable across economic, environmental and social equity issues.

Sustainable San Mateo County

Join us as we share this year's report on "The Well-Being of Children, Youth and Families in San Mateo County"

Chan Zuckerberg Initiative Community Space, Redwood City, CA, USA

<a href="https://sustainablesanmateo.org" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Sustainable San Mateo County</a>’s 27th Annual Indicators Report will be unveiled on Thursday, October 26 at a free event featuring County Executive Mike Callagy and other experts discussing the many factors that have made life challenging for children, youth and families. It will take place from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. in the CZI Community Room at 801 Jefferson Ave. in Redwood City.Admission is free, but registration is required by October 23.The report and the speakers also will make recommendations regarding what local leaders and residents can do to ensure a better future for families and the county’s youngest residents. Each year, Sustainable San Mateo County’s (SSMC’s) Indicators Report shares in-depth research on one aspect of sustainability performance in the county. This year’s report, “The Well-Being of Children, Youth and Families,” includes comprehensive data, insightful maps and visualizations, case studies, profiles and recommended solutions and policy initiatives.The Indicators Report Launch features:<ul><li>Simona Vallone, SSMC’s Indicators Report Program Manager, who will present key findings and highlights from the report</li><li>Mike Callagy, County Executive, who will explain how the county is addressing the lack of affordable housing and other challenges facing children, youth and families</li><li>Heather Cleary, CEO of Peninsula Family Service, who will speak about the importance of child care both to support learning and development of youth and the job stability of their parents</li><li>Dr. Kismet Baldwin-Santana, the county’s new Health Officer, who will highlight the importance of collaboration among local service providers to ensure the health and well-being of children, youth and families</li><li>T﻿racy Weatherby, Vice President of Strategy and Advocacy for Second Harvest, who will explain how families are impacted by food insecurity</li></ul>Attendees will be invited to enjoy a light breakfast and networking at 8:30 a.m. before the program begins at 9:15 a.m. We are very grateful to the sponsors of the Indicators Report. Major﻿ sponsors are the County of San Mateo and Enterprise Holdings. Other sponsors are:<ul><li>Platinum - Belmont, Hillsborough, San Carlos, San Mateo and South San Francisco</li><li>G﻿old - Foster City and Redwood City</li><li>S﻿ilver - Atherton, Colma, Daly City, Millbrae, Pacifica and Peninsula Family Service</li><li>B﻿ronze - Burlingame, San Mateo County Office of Education and YSF - Peninsula Family YMCA</li></ul>Founded in 1992, Sustainable San Mateo County (SSMC) is a nonprofit dedicated to realizing a vision of a sustainable future for everyone in the county. For more information, visit <a href="https://sustainablesanmateo.org" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">sustainablesanmateo.org</a> or email info@sustainablesanmateo.org.