Success By 6 is an early childhood
initiative that works to ensure that all children from
birth to age 6 have the positive and enriching experiences
necessary to begin school prepared to succeed. Through
data-tracking, advocacy, public awareness, and neighborhood-based
programs, Success By 6 collaborates with its partners
to positively impact community-indicators that lead to
school readiness. Learn
more!
United Way of Greater Duluth
is fostering the healthy development of children and youth
to ensure they are ready to succeed in school and life
through:
Increasing children’s readiness
to achieve in school
Improving academic achievement
Promoting positive youth development
through high-quality out-of-school opportunitie
Help families access public and private
community services focused on the overall health of
children so that they enter school healthy and ready
to succeed. Children and youth benefit from services
that help them learn and flourish.
Facts:
50% of Minnesota Children entering Kindegarten
are not ready for school. [Minnesota Department of Education]
Limited access to quality early childhood
care and education and youth development opportunities.
Lack of information for parents and caregivers
regarding healthy early childhood development information.
The work we do:
Through strategic advocacy, financial investment, volunteer
programs, collaborations, and education campaigns, we:
Support parents and caregivers.
Improve the quality of care and make
it affordable and accessible.
Ensure that children are healthy so they
can learn.