What does it take to have every young child enter kindergarten healthy and ready to succeed?

Babies Born Healthy

Babies Born Healthy

Children Healthy, Thriving, On Track

Children Healthy, Thriving, On Track

Children Ready to Learn

Children Ready to Learn

How do we get there?

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    Supportive Policies and Programs

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    Equity and Inclusion

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    Early Investments

Accessible Resources for Families

Evidence-based programs and services should be readily available to families in a place and at a time that is convenient for them. It is important to remove barriers – such as language and cultural differences, transportation, and time constraints – that often keep families from engaging in early childhood programs and services.

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    Parenting Engagement, Support, and Education

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    Healthy Development

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    Early Learning

Strong Foundations

This is our vision for the Early Childhood System in Kent County, developed by First Steps Kent and our many partners. Strengthening the system requires ongoing commitment from all of us – those who raise and love young children, those who work within the early childhood system, those who make policies and funding decisions, and those who want this community to be as equitable and prosperous as possible.

Vision For Early Childhood System In Kent County