Turning everyday moments into learning opportunities
Healthy Child Development
Early Care and Education
Successful Youth
 
Other Funding Areas:
-- Community Impact Initiatives 

 

Focus Area:  Healthy Child Development
Goal:  To increase the percentage of children from birth - age 5 who experience a stable, nurturing environment that would help ensure healthy brain development an readiness for school.

Outcomes

A.  Young children will be raised in a safe and stable environment.
B.  Parents will have healthy, positive interaction with their young children.
C.  Caregivers will be a stable, positive influence in the lives of young children.
 
Focus Area:  Early Care and Education
Goal:  To increase the number of available slots of quality, affordable licensed child care for infants - young children.

Outcomes

A.  Young children will be cared for in safe, clean, developmentally-appropriate settings.
B.  Young children will be ready to succeed in kindergarten.
C.  Parents will have access to care that is affordable.
D.  Parents will be welcome to observe the child care program, to participate in it, and to learn ways to enhance their child's development.
 
Focus Area:  Successful Youth
Goal:  To support youth socially and academically so that they can graduate from high school, learn life skills and be ready for work or additional education in order to achieve their potential.

Outcomes

A.  Youth will display healthy social and emotional development.
B.  Youth will improve their academic confidence and performance.
C.  Youth will have a hopeful, positive expectation for their future.
D.  Youth will have a positive sense of belonging and connection to their community.
E.  Youth will have leadership and volunteer service opportunities.
F.  Youth will develop relationships with caring adults.
G.  Parents will have improved connections with schools and community organizations.