CARESTAR Foundation is at the forefront of revolutionizing emergency response systems and prehospital care in California, all with a focus on racial equity. With a mission to elevate community voice and power, CARESTAR aims to bring about a movement that catalyzes system change in emergency and prehospital care. They are committed to ensuring that communities have the necessary voice, power, and influence to shape emergency and pre-hospital care systems to work for them.

CARESTAR collaborates with Local Emergency Medical Services Agencies (LEMSAs) across the state, as well as communities, to foster innovation and collaboration in addressing local needs. Their efforts also include building trust among all Californians, so they feel safe and confident when engaging with emergency and prehospital care organizations. Advocacy plays a crucial role for CARESTAR, as they work towards the development of equity-centered policies at both local and state levels.

By partnering closely with grantees, CARESTAR facilitates transformative work that enhances the field of emergency and prehospital care. Started with a vision of racial equity, CARESTAR Foundation continues to reimagine emergency and prehospital care in California, paving the way for an equitable, unified, and compassionate system