Quality early childhood care and education, from birth to age five, makes a HUGE difference that lasts a lifetime. Interactions at this phase stimulate brain growth, and research proves this is the best chance to set the stage for success later in life. Kids who get this quality early care benefit from lifelong better physical and emotional health, are less likely to engage in risky or dangerous behavior, and are more likely to graduate high school, be successful in college and the workforce, and contribute to our community in positive ways as an adult.
That’s why we choose the CHILD CARE COUNCIL OF WESTCHESTER, INC. to give to on Giving Tuesday. This year they are introducing a Brain-Building Project, which will deliver kits full of “brain-building” materials, carefully selected by specialists to bolster young children’s curiosity and learning.
Each kit costs approximately $300 and will include books, manipulatives and blocks, and science, art and dramatic play materials. The “brain-building kits” will be distributed to participating programs following training and intensive technical assistance from Council specialists for those programs that serve low-income families.
Their goal this year is to raise $18,000 on Giving Tuesday – November 29, 2016 – which would allow them to distribute 60 kits.. One kit alone has the potential to help up to 18 children – imagine what 60 kits would accomplish!
My goal, on the day before giving Tuesday, is modest so I hope you'll help me to reach it. Please consider a donation, and help us do something amazing together. Any amount you can give is appreciated – and the Child Care Council Board of Directors will make it go even further by matching your contribution.
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