Our Vision of the Future
Enriching lives of young children birth to five and their families and care givers through literacy, quality childcare and family support. If we are concerned about the future of our community, we need to make long-term investments in our youngest community members by nurturing them right from the beginning. Our investments pay off in lower crime rates, less need for public assistance, better public schools, and better lives for families. We all benefit when our youngest citizens thrive, growing into adults who can give back to their communities.
Our Priorities
Enriching lives of young children birth to five and their families and care givers through literacy, quality childcare and family support. If we are concerned about the future of our community, we need to make long-term investments in our youngest community members by nurturing them right from the beginning. Our investments pay off in lower crime rates, less need for public assistance, better public schools, and better lives for families. We all benefit when our youngest citizens thrive, growing into adults who can give back to their communities.
Our Priorities
- Encouraging early literacy
- Providing activities and public resources for young children
- Enhancing early care and education programs with art, music, and theater
- Creating a climate of safety for all children in our community
- Supporting the important work of parents and child care providers in our community
- Promoting inter-generational learning and contact between our youngest children and seniors
- Reaching out to all young children in our community, especially those in difficult circumstances
- Continuing our work for young children into the future through sustainable funding of the Initiative