Claudia Ruiz Alvarez, seen here with her child, is director of donor services at Central Valley Community Foundation. Screen grab contributed
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First 5 Fresno County has recognized the 2023 Child-Friendly Business Award winners.
The annual program highlights local employers that go the extra mile for parent employees including flexible work schedules, dedicated breastfeeding spaces at work, extended parental leave to be with a newborn, on-site or paid child care benefits, the option to work from home and more.
Empower Speech Therapy & Life Skills Center
The Central Valley Community Foundation
“We know that children thrive when their families thrive,” said First 5 Fresno County Executive Director Fabiola Gonzalez. “And when parents work for an employer that understands their role they have at home with their children, it’s a win-win for everyone. Happy parents make better employees.”
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