Wheels Up!
​Early Childhood Coalition

Our studies show that when young children and families are connected to their communities and supportive resources, kids take off faster. The Wheels Up! Early Childhood coalition is focused on supporting quality early childhood development.
Through partnerships with families, organizations, and various service providers, we aim to support the overall wellness of young children in our community.

The four strategic directions that guide the work of our coalition are:

1. Community providers and families know resources and collaborate and advocate to decrease barriers for accessibility.
2. Families’ basic needs are met through adequate, accessible resources.
3. Implement universal screening for children birth to five.
4. All-day kindergarten is available in all communities and children are ready to learn as they enter kindergarten.

Based on these strategic directions, the following projects were implemented:

• Welcome Child Bag - A program that provides a bag full of local resource information, age-appropriate toys for your child, board books, VROOM tip cards, and more!
• Ready For K - A home visiting program that aims to connect families to resources in their area and the school district prior to their child’s first day of kindergarten.
• Developmental Screening - The ASQ (Ages and Stages Questionnaire) is a developmental screening tool that is parent-led, because we recognize that parents are the experts of their families.

​You, too, can contribute to the improvement of the overall wellness experienced during early childhood for those living within our community by joining the Wheels Up! Early Childhood Coalition today!

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