October 28, 2026 (Saint Helena, CA) — Napa Valley Vintners (NVV) is investing $630,000 in local programs that empower parents and caregivers with the knowledge and resources they need to help children thrive.
For more than four decades, NVV has invested in the well-being of children and families in Napa Valley. This latest round of giving helps fund parent education and support programs at family resource centers. Each year, more than 4,000 caregivers benefit from education services.
“Parents want to help their children succeed, but knowing what to do or where to turn isn’t always easy. Giving families the right tools and guidance can make a difference for the entire family,” said Jeni Olsen, Executive Director of Cope Family Center.
For one Napa Valley mother, support from ParentsCAN helped her navigate the education system after her son was diagnosed with ADHD. She learned strategies that improved life at home and at school, and her son went on to graduate from high school. When her younger son was later diagnosed with autism, she had the confidence and skills to help him too: “Because of ParentsCAN, my son graduated, and I became the advocate my children needed.”
This investment is part of NVV’s broader commitment to the well-being of Napa County youth and families through its Youth Wellness Initiative.
It builds on NVV’s recently announced $1.8 million for student wellness programs at school and $1.2 million for afterschool and summer programs. Together, these investments support children by meeting them where they are: at school, at home and in the community.
Up Valley Family Centers: $200,000 grant, lifetime total NVV funding $6.1 million since 2004, 22 years of working together.
Parent education equips caregivers with tools and strategies to support their children’s mental, emotional and behavioral health. Through the Triple P parenting curriculum, the program fosters healthy family relationships and resilience.
Cope Family Center: $100,000 grant, lifetime total NVV funding $5.4 million since 1999, 27 years of working together.
Through its family resource center, Cope connects families to essential services that reduce stress, strengthen protective factors and promote youth mental health and wellness.
Expressions of Hope: $100,000 grant, celebrating the first year of working together.
Expressions of Hope is committed to creating a nurturing and supportive community for foster, kinship and at-risk families by actively collaborating with local agencies, community organizations, and volunteers to create a cohesive network of support.
Parents CAN: $99,000 grant, lifetime total NVV funding $1.9 million since 2005, 21 years of working together.
The program guides parents when challenges arise in their child’s education, health, behavior or development. The organization focuses on empowering families of children with special needs through support, resources and advocacy.
On The Move: $75,000 grant, lifetime total NVV funding $7.3 million since 2004, 22 years of working together.
In partnership with NVUSD, the organization offers Napa Valley Parent University, providing caregivers with educational opportunities and hands-on experiences to strengthen parenting skills, support family wellness and enhance financial stability that reduces overall stressors for families.
Puertas Abiertas: $55,000 grant, lifetime total NVV funding, $1 million since 2007, 19 years of working together.
Provides culturally responsive case management and wellness services to Latinx individuals and families. Through its La Cultura Cura program, the organization promotes emotional healing and family stability, empowering caregivers and improving outcomes for children and youth.
About Napa Valley Vintners
The Napa Valley Vintners nonprofit trade association has been cultivating excellence since 1944 by inspiring its nearly 525 members to consistently produce wines of the highest quality, provide environmental leadership and care for the extraordinary place they call home. NVV has invested more than $249 million in community healthcare, youth development and the environment in Napa County. Learn more at napavintners.com.
