Apr 13, 2026 ·
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CZI Announces Investments in East Palo Alto and Belle Haven
Multi-year investments sustain early childhood support, family wellness, and long-term educational opportunity in East Palo Alto and Belle Haven
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REDWOOD CITY, Calif. — April 13, 2026 — The Chan Zuckerberg Initiative (CZI) today announced a series of grants and investments totaling more than $10M to support families, students, and non-profit organizations in the East Palo Alto and Belle Haven communities — sustaining and expanding the integrated, family-centered services spearheaded by The Primary School (TPS)
Together, these investments carry forward key elements of The Primary School, including: integrated care, early childhood support, and family wellness
As part of its $50M commitment announced last year, CZI worked alongside community partners to understand and align on investments that would have the greatest impact for families. In addition, as pledged last year, CZI invested $3.6M into nearly 550 education savings accounts for students at The Primary School across East Bay and East Palo Alto. These accounts grow over time, helping families pay for future education costs tax-free.
We are proud to sustain our commitment to the families and students of East Palo Alto through the continued support of CZI. By embedding comprehensive medical and dental care directly within schools, Ravenswood Family Health Network’s program will eliminate health-related obstacles that hinder academic success, fostering a future of both physical wellness and educational excellence for our community.
CZI is awarding $7 million across three community organizations to sustain and expand integrated health and wellness support for the community
- Children’s Health Council ($3M) will adapt and continue The Primary School’s Parent Wellness Coaching program, ensuring families retain access to <a href="https://lumeamara.online/?p=5706" title="Third International Dialogue on Sustainable Financing for NCDs and Mental Health“>mental health and wellness support.
- Ravenswood Family Health Network ($3M) will expand its integrated, school-based medical home model to additional schools across East Palo Alto and Belle Haven, bringing coordinated physical and behavioral health care directly into school communities.
- Ravenswood Early Learning ($1M) will launch a community-wide early intervention initiative to strengthen developmental screening, referrals, and follow-up services for children ages 0–5.
With over a decade of serving families in East Palo Alto and Belle Haven, we recognize the importance of this moment for the community. We are committed to adapting and carrying forward the Parent Wellness Coaching program with care, continuity, and respect for the legacy of The Primary School and its families.
In addition, CZI provided bridge funding to support the transition of Primary School students into the Ravenswood City School District to ensure continuity of services, and is in active conversations with the district to invest in affordable housing for teachers and staff
These investments support the families, educators, and organizations of East Palo Alto and Belle Haven — and the community partners best positioned to serve them for years to come
About the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative
The Chan Zuckerberg Initiative was founded in 2015 to help solve some of society’s toughest challenges — from eradicating disease and improving education, to addressing the needs of our local communities. Our mission is to build a better future for everyone. For more information, please visit chanzuckerberg.com
Press Contact
Chan Zuckerberg Initiative
Jane Packerjpacker@chanzuckerberg.com
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