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Transcript of Right from the Start
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