For more than 40 years, Kids in Common (KiC) has served as a trusted champion for children and youth in Santa Clara County, leveraging data, cross-sector collaboration, and policy advocacy to advance systems-level change and more equitable outcomes for children and families. Throughout its history, Kids in Common has celebrated community leadership through awards and recognition programs, earned numerous honors for its impact, and achieved key milestones that have helped shape a stronger future for children, youth, and families across the county.
Honors & Recongnitions
2026
Silicon Valley Business Journal – Women of Influence Award
Awarded to Joy Murrieta, Kids in Common Executive Director
Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors – Commendation
San José City Council – Commendation
2015
Grail Family Services – SIEMPRE Award
Awarded to Dana Bunnett, Kids in Common Executive Director
Santa Clara County Office of Education
Recognition for collaborative impact in alternative education
2012
NAACP (San José/Silicon Valley) – Educational Achievement Award
Awarded to Dana Bunnett, Kids in Common Executive Director
Santa Clara County Juvenile Justice Court – Unsung Hero Award
Awarded to Dana Bunnett, Kids in Common Executive Director
2011
Project Cornerstone – Asset Champion (SPARK Award)
1997
U.S. House of Representatives – Congressional Resolution of Commendation
Given by Rep. Zoe Lofgren
1996
California Coalition for Childhood Immunization – Media Award
1995
U.S. House of Representatives – Congressional Recognition
Given by Rep. Anna Eshoo
Santa Clara Valley Health & Hospital System – Partner in Prevention Recognition
Historical Milestones
2011
Thanks to KiC, Santa Clara County adopted Child Impact Statements to ensure Board of Supervisor communications make the needs of children a primary consideration in budget and other decision-making processes.
2013
KiC captured the attention of the Aspen Institute for Community Solutions that selected Santa Clara County to be part of the Opportunity Youth Forum, bringing resources to Santa Clara County to build an education-to-career pipeline for our most vulnerable youth who are young parents, experiencing homelessness, or were engaged in the child welfare or justice systems.
2018
KiC championed implementing a School Readiness Assessment to help us better understand what impacts children’s preparedness for school.
2019
Members of the Children’s Agenda Network and KiC championed the adoption of a Children’s Budget by Santa Clara County. This annual budget presents the financial data for all child-and youth-oriented services in the county, illuminating current investments in our children and families.
2022
Members of the Youth Liberation Movement partnered with KiC to create a Youth Bill of Rights(opens in new tab) grounded on the ideas and wisdom of young people.