Children are eager to connect with the adults in their lives, and it is through these relationships that children gain the confidence and the security they need to learn.  All members of this community have unique roles and the ability to make an enormous difference.

Whether you are a mom, a dad, a grandparent or a childcare professional, you are facing one of life's most rewarding and challenging experiences - raising or caring for a child. And at some point, you probably could use a little help. Learn more about connecting with children.

The relationship you establish with the children in your care is key to early learning.  For guidelines on what you can do to connect with your child, please visit www.bornlearning.org.

Long-Term Study of Adults Who Received High-Quality Early Childhood Care and Education Shows Economic and Social Gains, Less Crime

A landmark, long-term study of the effects of high-quality early care and education on low-income three- and four-year-olds shows that adults at age 40 who participated in a preschool program in their early years have higher earnings, are more likely to hold a job, have committed fewer crimes, and are more likely to have graduated from high school. Overall, the study documented a return to society of more than a $17 for every tax dollar invested in the early care and education program. Click here to read more about this study (41K PDF).

For more information on local resources, please contact Bobbie Cronk with the United Way’s Success By 6 at (816) 364-2381.