Our goal is to increase children's readiness to learn by school entry.

Learning starts long before school does, and the early years of childhood development are critical. Along with our partners, Middlesex United Way's school readiness initiative is working with school systems, early childcare providers, and parents throughout Middlesex County to identify and assist our youngest children who have social and emotional problems before they enter school.

We support programs that assist young children to become school ready and also educate their parents about the important role they play in their child's earliest years. We are currently working with schools in fourteen of the towns in Middlesex County.

United Way is also a national partner in the Born Learning along with the Ad Council, Civitas, and the Families & Work Institute. Parents and caregivers know the early years are important, but are unsure of how to encourage early learning. Born Learning provides simple activities and ideas to create learning opportunities throughout the day with your child.

Our Funding Partners:
Clinton Board of Education - Best Beginnings
Cromwell Board of Education
East Haddam Youth & Family Services
East Hampton Board of Education - Early Links
Middletown Adult Education - Even Start Family Literacy Program
Middlesex Hospital - Opportunity Knocks
Old Saybrook Youth & Family Services
Portland Youth Services
Regional School District #4 (Chester, Deep River, Essex)
Regional School District #13 (Durham-Middlefield)
Westbrook Public Schools
Youth & Family Services of Haddam-Killingworth

Click here for a complete listing of United Way funding partners and directory.

Discover Born Learning, a public engagement campaign that helps parents, grandparents, and caregivers turn everyday moments into fun learning opportunities.