These Partnerships encourage grass-roots solutions to local problems and serve as models for improving the delivery of health and human services to children and families. Members helped the Partnerships organize 147 community service events in Kern County during the first four program years. Expanding Opportunity AmeriCorps helps those who help their communities. In the Central Valley Communities for Children AmeriCorps Program, the Members gain firsthand training and experience in providing for the education and needs of children. AmeriCorps gives many young people the opportunity to attend college.
Members also earn a small monthly living allowance.