Del Paso Heights & North Sacramento

In the 1950s, many Black families settled in Del Paso Heights, but they were met with limited infrastructure and services. Although conditions have gradually improved over the decades, the impact of underinvestment still affects lower-income households. Today, community organizations in Del Paso Heights and North Sacramento play a vital role in closing these gaps, fueled by a strong sense of collective purpose and self-determination.

Our Community Incubator Lead (CIL)Roberts Family Development Center

The Roberts Family Development Center (RFDC) provides a “cradle to career pipeline” that supports Black families through holistic, family-centered services. Their programs include academic enrichment for youth, parent education and community advocacy. RFDC’s mission is to meet the unique needs of each family member while fostering leadership and empowerment across generations.

Contact

Roberts Family Development Center
766 Darina Ave,
Sacramento, CA 95815

Monday-Friday, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m., 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

(916) 646-6631

RobertsFDC.org

“Being in the Del Paso Heights community and being able to serve its community is an honor. The sense of belonging and family to this community is like no other I’ve seen.”

– Jacquelyn Kendricks, Director of Education, Roberts Family Development Center

Boys playing chess at Roberts Family Development Center Young boy enjoying meal at Roberts Family Development Center

“One of the things I love about doing this work is just the amount of collaboration that we do. The primary thing is supporting and serving the family.”

– Bryant Watt, BCLC Program Manager, Roberts Family Development Center

“A lot of the work that we do is grassroots. We are in the heart of it. We are elbow to elbow and shoulder to shoulder with people. We hear and listen to their voices.”

– Jacquelyn Kendricks, Director of Education, Roberts Family Development Center

“Del Paso Heights and North Sacramento are special communities because of the sense of community, the longevity of the families that live here. And their part in the improvement of the families that live here and want to see it grow.”

– Tina Roberts, Chief Operations Officer, Roberts Family Development Center

“Black kids deserve equity and equality. They deserve to be heard. They deserve to heal. And I believe that we are slowly but surely helping make that happen in our communities.”

De’Johng Lawlor, Former Crisis Intervention Worker, Roberts Family Development Center

Social Determinants of Health in Del Paso Heights

Population: 66,806 people of which 13.7% are African American.

Education Access and Quality

15% of Black adults 25-years and older hold a bachelor’s degree or higher

Economic Stability

27% of Black children live below the poverty level

Health Care Access and Quality

21% of Black births had delayed prenatal care; 9% were preterm; 14% were low birth weight

Neighborhood and Built Environment

36.5% of household income is spent on housing by Black residents

Want more information on the social determinants of health in Del Paso Heights & North Sacramento?

Every community faces unique challenges shaped by their unique history. Read the Community Indicator Report that defines our focus areas in this neighborhood.

You can also access our neighborhood data profile, education data profile, and crime and safety data profile.