United Way is making sure youth can start school ready to succeed! Helping students become proficient readers at a young age, stay on track in middle school, earn their high school diploma and follow the next steps to pursue college or a career.
GOAL:
We are dedicated to ensuring that by 2032, 80% of local children in Cowlitz & Wahkiakum Counties are prepared for kindergarten.
Strategies:
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Increase School Readiness of children ages 0-5
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Increase leadership and life skills for youth
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Connect youth to education opportunities facing financial barriers
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Increase hands-on learning for youth