IN OUR COMMUNITY,
WE STAND UP
FOR KIDS
Imagine your child sitting alone, unsupervised for hours,
because you can't afford child care.
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THE CHALLENGES: Children home alone after school with little or no adult supervision and nothing to engage them but TV or a video game / Easy access to drugs and alcohol / Struggling to keep up in school / Temptation to drop out of school / Limited access to health care / Limited opportunities for enriching experiences such as ball games, museums or field trips
DOING SOMETHING ABOUT IT: Last year, United Way helped area children and youth develop to their full potential by providing mentoring and access to caring adults, parenting support, quality child care, help with schoolwork and developmental activities. United Way supported children and youth with mental health and substance abuse programs, access to nutrition services, medical care, child care and after-school activities.
United Way is changing Houston for good with groundbreaking programs that build a strong foundation for future generations. Bright Beginnings is an innovative child care program that prepares young children to do well in school and become successful adults. Houston's Kids is a unique collaborative offering a holistic after-school program that engages young people and their parents. It results in improved academic performance and greater personal growth through meaningful activities and a network of caring adults.
THE UNITED WAY DIFFERENCE: More than 500,000 young people whose future is brighter because of United Way services. / 82% of children and youth in United Way programs do better in school.
Learn more about what United Way is doing to help children and youth.
View United Way's helpful tips for parents.
Watch a video clip featuring United Way Bright Beginnings. Video provided courtesy of Click2Houston.com. |
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