Supporting Parents
In many struggling families, parents lack the basic skills to teach their children. About 75 percent of the state’s lowest-income children are not ready for kindergarten.
Parents are their first teachers, and all parents need support at some time in raising their children. United Way of King County supports parenting classes with information like what to do when a baby cries uncontrollably, infant nutrition and a parent’s role in early childhood development. Specialized training for parents with children who have special needs is also available.
Improving the quality of information and support services for parents will increase their ability to help their kids succeed in school and life.
Parent-Child Home Program
The Parent-Child Home Program is a research-based early literacy and school readiness program for hard-to-reach families.
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- Improving Child Care
- Intervening Early
- Keeping Kids Safe
- Early Learning Impact Plan
- Early Learning Investments
