Focus Areas
Focusing for Impact
We leverage our expertise in social impact evaluation, policy advancement, capacity development, and professional learning across these focus areas, connecting the dots between issues and moving towards integrative solutions. Explore our resources to learn more about our work within and across these focus areas.
Education, Youth, and Families
- Early Childhood Education
- K-12 Education
- Post-Secondary Education and Training
- Sexuality Education
- Adolescent Well-Being


Health and Well-Being
- Generational and Intergenerational Health
- Indigenous Health
- Gender Affirming Care
- Sexual and Reproductive Health
- Behavioral Health
Economic Well-Being
- Community Health
- Housing Security
- Basic Needs Support
- Workforce Strengthening


Equity and Justice
- Racial Justice
- Gender and Sexual Diversity
- Health Equity
- Trauma, Healing, and Resilience
- Cultural Competency and Humility

Cardea received multiple awards as a grantee of ACEs Aware, led by the Department of Health Care Services and Office of the California Surgeon General to prevent and address the impact of ACEs and toxic stress. Cardea is an exemplary model of collaborative partnerships to uplift communities of color and marginalized populations. Their curation of unique technical assistance to their partners, is trauma-informed and rooted in generating systemic change.
Senior Policy Consultant, Medicaid Policy & Programs, Aurrera Health Group
Explore our courses and trainings
Find courses and trainings in across all of our focus areas thought Cardea’s Learning Management System.