Celebrating 20 years of lasting and equitable solutions to make California the healthiest state and end domestic violence. Read our origin story →
  Celebrating 20 years of lasting and equitable solutions to make California the healthiest state and end domestic violence. Read our origin story →
Mission

We work toward a future of equity, health, and prosperity for all Californians.

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 Let's End DV - Journalist Playbook

Journalists can shape how we understand and address domestic violence

Our Journalist Playbook is by and for journalists and survivors who want to change the conversation.

journalists.letsenddv.org

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Grant announcement

June 2025

In steadfast support of California communities, Foundation gives $6.5 million

"Now more than ever, foundations play a critical role in community health, safety, and well-being."


— Debbie I. Chang, MPH, Foundation president & CEO
Our Mission

Our Mission

Blue Shield of California Foundation supports lasting and equitable solutions to make California the healthiest state and end domestic violence.

About Us

What We Do
80% of health outcomes are not tied to health care

What We Do

Well-being for California communities

80% of health outcomes are not tied to health care — which is why we target root causes in our work to promote health equity and end domestic violence. We have carefully honed our strategies to focus on the following three areas:

From our newsroom

From our newsrooom

Our unwavering commitment to break the cycle of domestic violence.

Who do you care for, and who cares for you?

Staying the course toward health equity and ending domestic violence.

Intersections

Sign up for Intersections, Blue Shield of California Foundation’s newsletter that curates insights in health and health equity in California and beyond.

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Resources + Ideas

Latest insights

What we're learning from our grantees, staff, and partners

Intersections

We're here for domestic violence survivors

Our newsletter, Intersections, explores the connectedness of health in our communities and imagines a better future.

Let’s protect Medicaid’s legacy and future

How can Medicaid continue to evolve from a health care system that treats symptoms to an engine of prevention and health equity for millions of people?

A group of women gathered for the Unidos’ ELLA-ES fellowship

How this grassroots organization is empowering Latina educators

Latina women make up 46% of Early Care and Education educators in California, and yet only 12% of leadership roles.  

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