United Way of Clark, Champaign, and Madison Counties is embarking on a transformative journey to create lasting community impact. Recognizing the power of early intervention, we are sharpening our focus on the critical issues of early childhood development and kindergarten readiness. By prioritizing this crucial time in every child’s life, we are laying the foundation for a stronger workforce, healthier communities and a more prosperous future.
EARLY INTERVENTION Ninety percent of a child’s brain development happens before age 5. Reaching kids, parents and caregivers in those early years is crucial to effect change related to early brain development and kindergarten readiness.
EARLY ACCESS United Way of Clark, Champaign, and Madison Counties is committed to providing the knowledge and funding needed to make meaningful, lasting change. By aligning data-driven insights with targeted investments, we help donors and grantees work together to create real solutions for our community’s most vulnerable children.
EARLY SUCCESS The stakes are high when it comes to positioning children for lifelong learning and success, and the impact they’ll have on our community in the future. United, we can lift up this generation and help them reach their full potential
Real change requires a united effort. To learn more about this initiative and how your organization can make an impact, contact Kerry Pedraza at kpedraza@uwccmc.org. Together, we can ensure every child in our community gets the strong start they deserve.
Did you know?
- 6 in 10 Ohio kids face barriers like trauma or poverty.
- 65% of all kindergarteners are not considered ready to learn when they enter school. This readiness gap is even wider for economically disadvantaged children, with 79% starting kindergarten not ready to learn.
- Over the last two school years, kindergarten readiness in Ohio has dropped by 16%,
- When children start kindergarten ready to learn, they’re more likely to hit key benchmarks, like 3rd grade reading and math proficiency.
Learn more or donate at uwccmc.org