Update for the Thurston Early Childhood Coalition November 2011 Right from the Start Update for the Thurston Early Childhood Coalition November 2011 United Way of Thurston County
Goal: Increase the number of children who start school ready to succeed by supporting their parents as first and best teachers. Eduardo-
History 2004-2008 Kindergarten Readiness Survey showed more children struggling county wide Success By 6 and TECC year of planning United Way year of fundraising Right from the Start “ribbon tying” Dec. 2010
Early Learning Parent Resource Center Inside Rochester Primary School Outreach, literature and referrals in English and Spanish Ready! for Kindergarten classes for parents First Teacher newsletter Play and Learn groups Story Time-bilingual Family events coordinated with school Community Cafes Why Rochester? Readiness, strong partnerships 54 families served by Head Start/ECEAP and 54 on a waiting list, now at 103.
One of six English and Spanish Ready One of six English and Spanish Ready! for Kindergarten classes in February. Community Café 75 Music and Movement Family event 20 Parent conferences at school Five Ready! for Kindergarten classes plus orientation 36 families First teacher newsletter, K Cal distribution Dr. Seuss Family Birthday event next week for families Thrive by Five’s Western WA launch of Love Talk Play campaign in Rochester at WIC
Rochester Outreach and Partnerships WIC Head Start ROOF, Food Bank Door to door Centralia College All four preschools, many home care settings School events, staff “Kitchen Cabinet” TECC partners Faith based organizations How we connect with the community,,,,
November 2010-June 2011 Right from the Start Outputs 158 families engaged 16 events, 482 attendees 3,350 pieces of literature distributed 335 referrals made 93 volunteers logged 278 hours