First Five Madera 

As part of the Education Initiative, the Triple P program, supported by First 5 Madera County, focuses on providing Indigenous parents in Madera County with the tools and resources needed to strengthen the development, learning, and creativity of their children ages 0–5. Through the Triple P curriculum and Ages and Stages questionnaires, the team facilitates discussion-based workshops with parents, promoting early intervention and supporting the healthy development and growth of their children. Triple P workshops provide a safe and supportive space where parents can come together, share stories and experiences, and learn from one another. These spaces allow families to connect with other parents who may be facing similar barriers and experiences, strengthening a sense of community, mutual support, and confidence in their ability to promote the well-being and development of their children.​

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Labor Rights

The Labor Justice Initiative focus is to empower Indigenous farmworkers that want to change their workplace conditions or who have experienced stolen wages from their employers who are often Farm Labor Contractors (FLC) or growers in the Central Valley and Central Coast. Farmworkers who want to be part of the Labor Justice initiative participate in the monthly meetings where the topics range from Labor Rights to Political Education. Farmworkers also get to influence that work being done in coalitions and also get the opportunity to share their testimonies in Sacramento. The Labor Justice team supports farmworkers in recovering their stolen wages by empowering them to and offering interpretation in Indigenous languages when needed so farmworkers can sit and negotiate with their employer any owed wages by their employer. The Labor Justice Initiative's bigger vision is for workers to take collective action to demand value and respect for themselves and their work. ​

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Community Health Coverage Program (CHCP)

Indigenous communities with unsatisfactory immigration status are disproportionately affected by barriers to accessing health care. Recent changes to Medi-Cal access and eligibility have increased these challenges, particularly for Indigenous community members working in California’s agricultural fields, many of whom now face greater difficulties obtaining health coverage and receiving medical care when they need it. CBDIO partners with Kaiser Permanente to offer the Community Health Coverage Program (CHCP), a resource for individuals and families who live within Kaiser Permanente’s service areas and do not have access to other health insurance coverage. Through this program, community members without a satisfactory immigration status can access health care services at no cost. CBDIO supports community members throughout the enrollment process by providing assistance in their preferred language and during times and days that work best for them whether it’s weekends or late afternoons, making it easier for community members to apply for the program at the CBDIO Fresno and Madera offices.