CDA Annual Report 2025 - Flipbook - Page 23
Advancing economic mobility through family-centered support
Pathways to
Positive Change
Economic stability is more than 昀椀nancial security—it’s about expanding
opportunity, fostering resilience, and building pathways to longterm self-suf昀椀ciency. Pathways to Positive Change, CDA’s newest
pilot program, helps families enrolled in our Child Care Payment
Program by equipping them with the tools, guidance, and personalized
support needed to build a more secure and thriving future.
At the heart of this initiative is one-on-one coaching that helps
families strengthen 昀椀ve key areas of stability. Modeled after EMPath’s
Mobility Mentoring® approach, this strengths-based framework
emphasizes partnership and empowerment. Coaches work alongside
families as mentors and advocates—helping them break down large
goals into achievable milestones, navigate challenges, and celebrate
progress. Eighteen families participated in this program, receiving
individualized guidance in areas such as career development, budgeting,
continuing education, and connecting to vital community resources.
Pathways to Positive Change represents CDA’s deep commitment
to family empowerment and economic mobility. We are proud
to walk alongside families on this journey—helping them move
forward one goal, one breakthrough, and one success at a time.
I’m deeply grateful for the opportunity
and support this program o昀昀ers my family.
It’s been challenging to pursue my goals
and make progress, but this support gives
me hope and the tools to move forward.
5 Key Areas of Support
Family Stability
Strengthen family support systems and
create a secure, balanced environment that
fosters success in work, school, and life.
Well-being
Provide guidance to prioritize physical
and mental health and help families
build strong networks of support.
Financial Management
Assist families in managing debt,
build savings, and develop skills for
long-term 昀椀nancial stability.
Education & Training
Support families in achieving educational
goals and access training opportunities.
Employment & Career
Help families explore ways to increase
earned income and improve job quality.
—Participating Parent
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