To: Board of Supervisors
From: Diane Burgis, District III Supervisor
Report Title: ADOPT Resolution No. 2026- Recognizing the 50th Anniversary of CoCoKids, as recommended by Supervisors Burgis and Andersen.
☒Recommendation of the County Administrator ☐ Recommendation of Board Committee
RECOMMENDATIONS:
ADOPT Resolution No. 2026- Recognizing the 50th Anniversary
of CoCoKids, as recommended by Supervisors Burgis and Andersen.
FISCAL IMPACT:
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CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
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THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, CALIFORNIA
and for Special Districts, Agencies and Authorities Governed by the Board
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IN THE MATTER OF OF RECOGNIZING COCOKIDS ON THEIR 50TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION
WHEREAS, for 50 years, CocoKids has been Contra Costa County’s leading champion for children, families, and early educators.
WHEREAS, they were founded in 1976 as the Contra Costa Child Care Council, the organization has grown from a small Child Care Resource and Referral agency into a comprehensive nonprofit serving thousands of families, early educators, and community partners each year.
WHEREAS, rooted in its mission “to champion and advance quality child care and early education,” CocoKids offers a wide range of free services that ensure children are safe, healthy, and ready to thrive in school and life.
WHEREAS, their services include child care referrals for all families, parent support and education, financial support for child care costs for at-risk and low-income households, health and nutrition programs, inclusion support, and extensive professional development for the early learning workforce.
WHEREAS, with offices in Concord, Richmond, and Antioch, CocoKids strengthens the county’s early learning ecosystem by equipping early educators with the tools they need to deliver high-quality, developmentally appropriate care.
WHEREAS, its long-standing commitment to equity and inclusion ensures that every child regardless of background can reach their fullest potential.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, CocoKids stands as a trusted and steadfast partner to the community, a true “Childhood Champion” uplifting families, supporting the early learning workforce, and ensuring that Contra Costa County’s children have a solid foundation for lifelong success. The Board of Supervisors expresses its deep appreciation for the work that CocoKids has provided to Contra Costa County over the last 50 years.