Stories
Smart Start Stories
Sep
23
2010
Crystal’s Story
“Receiving a grant from the Partnership for Children to start a garden was one of the best things that could have happened to the children as well as the staff. We find ourselves spending even more time outside...
Aug
27
2010
"The Early Childhood Resource Center has been a great source of fun and learning for our children and a huge help to me as a parent. To be able to get toys and books has given them the opportunity...
Aug
27
2010
"We at COGIC have completed the NAP SACC program and now have a deeper understanding about health and nutrition. We learned that little changes could make a great impact on the lives of our children and our staff. We...
Aug
26
2010
“Our daughter, Addison Elkins, was born February 16, 2007. She was a healthy 9 lbs 6 oz! Around the time Addison turned 1, we began to notice she may be behind in several areas of her development....
Jun
30
2010
“I really dreaded going to public places with my 2-year-old son. When the slightest thing didn’t go his way he’d spin out in temper tantrums and I didn’t know how to handle it. With the help of The Incredible...
Jun
30
2010
“I have three boys ages 2 to 8. We started the program when my oldest was a couple of years old. I was so grateful to have Melony Mills (a parent educator) come into our home and give...
May
02
2010
“I have been practicing dental hygiene for over 40 years. I have never personally been involved with a better program that does more for a severely underserved population. The children served receive a prohylaxis cleaning and fluoride treatment and...
Mar
02
2010
“The best part of Raising A Reader was that I watched my daughter finger point to the words as we read.” - Christie Beach
Raising A Reader is a program that encourages parents with children birth to 5 to read together...
Mar
02
2010
“I am working hard to support my family and am pursuing a career in the military. Thank you for every bit of time and money that has been given.”- Ishmael Quick
Teens N Tots is a Smart Start program that...
