The Alliance: A United Movement Protecting Kids and Strengthening Families

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A growing community movement in the Greater Sacramento region is reshaping how childhood trauma is addressed — not through isolated efforts, but through strategic, compassionate collaboration. At the center of this work is The Alliance: Defending the Cause of Kids & Families, a nonprofit founded in 2016 by Tiffany Loeffler, DPT. What began as a vision to support vulnerable children has evolved into a highly coordinated network uniting more than 100+ nonprofits, agencies, churches, and ministries across the region.

The Alliance has become a leading model of Collaborative Community Impact, proving that when organizations move together, children and families receive the long-term support they desperately need.

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Confronting a Growing Crisis With Collective Strength

The statistics are staggering — two out of three children in the Sacramento region experience at least one traumatic event before age 16. Many face homelessness, foster placement, abuse, trafficking, or family crisis. The Alliance exists to respond to this widespread reality in a way no single agency can do alone.

The organization operates with a clear mission: to prevent and heal childhood trauma by leveraging the power of collaboration. Their work focuses on three essential pillars:

Unite local organizations and resource providers
Mobilize the community through action, giving, and volunteerism
Equip caregivers, families, and professionals with trauma-informed training

This united effort ensures that vulnerable children receive not just moments of support — but ongoing, ecosystem-level care.

“To properly address the root of these problems, we must come together to protect kids and strengthen families throughout our community.”

This belief is the driving force behind every program, partnership, and outreach effort led by The Alliance.

A Network Built on Collaboration Over Competition

What sets The Alliance apart is its commitment to collaboration as a strategy, not a slogan. Their network spans agencies, nonprofits, social workers, churches, schools, foster care professionals, resource families, and community volunteers — all working toward a shared outcome: every child safe, supported, and loved.

Their innovative programs include:

Regional networking events connecting frontline organizations
A robust Area Needs Database, matching real-time needs with donors
Community-wide donation drives, providing essentials such as beds, backpacks, diapers, and hygiene kits
Trauma-informed workshops, classes, and conferences for caregivers, educators, and professionals
Annual trauma conference, bringing global insights to local action

The Alliance’s model has been recognized for delivering some of the most innovative and reliable community services in the region.

Empowering Local Heroes With the Tools They Need

At the heart of the organization’s impact is education. Through trauma-informed workshops and accessible training, The Alliance equips resource families, school leaders, community volunteers, and service providers with actionable tools to support children healing from adversity.

They champion the idea that every child’s success begins with the presence of one stable, loving adult — and they empower the community to become that source of stability.

“Everyone can do something to help a child in need.”

This simple truth has mobilized thousands of individuals to step forward, give generously, and participate in the movement.

The Every Child Movement: Long-Term Change Through Monthly Support

One of The Alliance’s most powerful initiatives is the Every Child Movement, a community-driven program that creates sustainable impact through monthly giving.

Just $25 a month supports one child through essential items or trauma education for their caregiver. As more partners join the movement, the ripple effect strengthens entire families and organizations across the region.

Supporters gain:

Monthly stories and video updates
Invitations to Alliance events
Direct insight into the lives being changed

It is philanthropy made personal, measurable, and deeply meaningful.

A Nonprofit Built on Integrity, Transparency, and Hope

The Alliance’s dedication to ethical stewardship has earned them the 2024 Candid/GuideStar Platinum Seal of Transparency, reflecting their commitment to open reporting and responsible use of funds.

Their work has become a trusted cornerstone for community leaders, businesses, donors, and partner organizations who believe in strengthening families as the foundation for long-term societal change.

A Future Where Every Child Feels Safe, Supported & Loved

The Alliance continues to grow as a catalyst for regional unity — bridging gaps, strengthening partnerships, and inspiring collective action. By connecting resources, people, and purpose, the organization is transforming the trajectory of thousands of young lives across Sacramento.

Their message is clear: strong families create strong communities. And thanks to The Alliance’s leadership, collaboration, and heartfelt commitment, that vision is becoming reality — one child at a time.