Preparing Children to Succeed in School and Beyond

What We’re Doing

• Providing information to parents and caregivers on child development and early education
• Supporting early intervention programs for children with disabilities or delays
• Supplying basic necessities to elementary school children to ensure that basic needs will not stand in the way of success in school
• Helping parents prepare their children for school by distributing books to children

Our Partners on This Issue
Boys & Girls Club
Center for Women and Children in Crisis
Family Support & Treatment Center
First Book
Kids Cause
Kids on the Move
United Way Sub for Santa
United Way Success by Six Welcome Baby

Results

• Last year, 76 volunteers helped 155 first-time parents become better equipped to raise successful children.
• More than 1,000 children improved their physical, social and emotional development through early intervention programs.
• School performance improved for 650 children as basic needs such as clothing, dental, optical and medical help were provided.
• 5, 395 new books were distributed to children who have no books.