5C | Contra Costa County Charter Coalition Family power for quality schools 5C uplifts the power and voice of Contra Costa County Charter School Families a growing movement to protect highquality schools 5C uplifts the power and voice of Contra Costa County Charter School Families a coalition for quality Building collective power by developing grassroots leaders who defend access to highquality education united around a common vision Family and community engagement is vital to ensure children have opportunity choice and access to highquality schools protecting school choice Advocating collectively for the public charter schools in Contra Costa County that serve 12000 students who is 5c. We are families educators and youth representing quality public charter schools in Contra Costa County why now. Charter school families require a vehicle to make their voices heard when decisions about funding renewals and facilities for their childrenx27s education are on the line. Family and community Empowerment Building the capacity of emerging leaders to advocate for their school civic engagement Raising the voices of families on critical education matters we can make a difference There are a total of 12000 public charter school students throughout Contra Costa County.