Through our work we have been able to accomplish the following:

  • Resource information is provided to new mothers before they leave the local hospitals
  • Prepares young children to succeed in school by partnering with doctors to prescribe books and encourage families to read together
  • Early childhood screenings are provided in the community
  • Businesses and daycares are encouraged to become breastfeeding friendly
  • Parent Cafes encourage parents to connect and learn together

Current Action Items

  • Develop a baseline for what kindergarten readiness looks like to all schools across the county
  • Update coalition resources to make newer, friendlier versions of information
  • Raise money to purchase books for the Reach out and Read program