EDUCATION IMPACT AREA
Helps children, youth and young adults achieve their potential
Education is the cornerstone of individual and community success. The Education Impact Area recognizes the value of learning in formal and informal settings from early childhood through high school.
United Way is committed to making sure that every child, youth and young adult has the resources and opportunities to achieve his or her potential. To reach our goal, we invest in programs and strategic initiatives that work toward:
EARLY CHILDHOOD
Ensuring that our young children are nurtured by knowledgeable and capable caregivers by:
- increasing the capacity, knowledge and skills of parents to nurture their young children;
- providing families access to high quality early care and education settings; and,
- supporting the ability of early care and education providers to develop the skills and knowledge needed to care for children.
YOUTH DEVELOPMENT
Promoting opportunities for youth and young adults to develop assets by:
- ensuring that they are able to engage in safe, active, and healthy activities during non-school hours; and,
- creating sustained connections with adults who act as positive role models.
K- 12 EDUCATION
Helping children, youth and young adults achieve maximum benefits in formal educational settings by:
- ensuring that they have the opportunity to receive a good education that fits their needs.
For a complete list of UWCC investment in programs that support our goals in Education, click here.