The California Child Savings Account (CSA) Coalition led a collaborative strategic planning process funded by The BlackRock Foundation to develop the California Early Wealth Accounts System (CEWAS) Plan. The UCLA CalKIDS Institute is a partner in this process. Our mission is to bring together leaders from the public, nonprofit, and philanthropic sectors to expand awareness, access, and engagement with CalKIDS, local CSA programs, and HOPE Accounts. We are committed to ensuring that all young Californians—particularly those from under-resourced communities—can fully benefit from the wealth-building opportunities available to them. 

The CEWAS Plan will offer a comprehensive, strategic roadmap for those working in asset building and financial wellness, with a dedicated focus on the well-being and future prosperity of California’s children. It provides a path forward for advancing CalKIDS, local CSA programs, and HOPE Accounts, with targeted strategies in the areas of Partnerships, Communications, Building Account Balances, and Data & Technology.

The Preliminary CEWAS Plan will be presented at the CEWAS Summit on April 9 in Sacramento. We invite broad input through April 30 by clicking here or scanning the QR code below. A final version of the CEWAS Plan will be released in May 2025. 

We extend our sincere thanks to California CSA Coalition for their leadership in the CEWAS Plan development, to the BlackRock Foundation for their generous funding and support, and to the Child Savings Account and Child Early Wealth Accounts community for their ongoing engagement and contributions to this important initiative.