United Way of Thurston County

Right from the Start

Update for the Thurston Early Childhood Coalition November 2011

Goal:

Increase the number of children who start school ready to succeed by supporting their parents as first and best teachers.

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

One of six English and Spanish Ready! for Kindergarten classes in February.

Rochester Outreach and Partnerships

WICHead StartROOF, Food BankDoor to doorCentralia CollegeAll four preschools, many home

care settingsSchool events, staff“Kitchen Cabinet”TECC partnersFaith based organizations

November 2010-June 2011Right 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