WGVU By Leaps & Bounds
Investments in high-quality early childhood care, education, and support programs do more than help children – they also strengthen our workforce and economy. How are communities in West and Southwest Michigan approaching prevention and early intervention in these systems of care? How do the programs benefit children, families, care and education providers, businesses, and taxpayers? Where are the gaps, and how do we fill them? Come along as we take a closer look.
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High quality early childhood education experiences have a direct impact on outcomes for young children. Our communities in Michigan are filled with…
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In Michigan, 83% of parents with children younger than age 6 report having difficulty finding high quality, affordable child care and more than 4 of every…
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The purpose of the Ready by Five Early Childhood Millage is to provide dedicated and sustainable funding for programs that improve the health, school…
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All parents want to give their children a strong start in life. Becoming good at math begins long before a child enters school. Each one of us is born to…
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All parents want to give their children a strong start in life. Children are able to learn language before they are born – talking, singing, and pointing…
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All parents want to give their children a strong start in life and it is never too early to begin reading! Stories expose children to words and ideas that…
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All parents want to give their children a strong start in life, and each stage of a child’s development comes with new opportunities for exploration and…
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All parents want to give their children a strong start in life, and caring for yourself helps you care for your child. Infants and toddlers thrive when…
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All parents want to give their children a strong start in life, and are interested in resources to help support their child’s early development and future…
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Equitable access in every aspect of life is a crucial factor in the economic and social prosperity of our communities. Children of color are…