Investments in Early Childhood Education (ECE) have the power to change the trajectory of individual lives and entire families, as well as deliver significant returns for the community. Access to high-quality early childhood experiences sets children and their families up for long-term success by:
- Preparing children for school and lifelong learning
- Providing support of child development and general well-being
- Equipping parents to be their children’s best first teachers
These investments are all the more important as young children recover from pandemic impacts and the Richmond region contends with a widespread lack of affordable, accessible child care. To that end, we are pleased to announce the following grantee partners for our second ECE-focused grant cycle which totaled $780,000:
City of Richmond Public Library Foundation – $60,000 for RVA Reads in Nontraditional Childcare: Boosting Skills, Engaging Parents and Caregivers
Down Syndrome Association of Greater Richmond – $50,000 for Interactions Across Abilities
Family Lifeline – $75,000 for Early Childhood Intensive Home Visiting
Friends Association for Children – $75,000 for Raising the Bar on Early Childhood Education
Greater Richmond SCAN – Stop Child Abuse Now – $50,000 for Circle Preschool Program
Henrico Education Foundation – $100,000 for Virginia Early Learning Partners: An Initiative of the Henrico Education Foundation
Reach Out and Read – $75,000 for Reach Out and Read- Greater Richmond Initiative
Richmond Behavioral Health Foundation – $50,000 for Supporting Children Exposed to Substance Use
Richmond Performing Arts Alliance – $20,000 for Baby Artsplay!™
Urban Baby Beginnings – $75,000 for Richmond Resource Mothers Program
VPM Media – $50,000 for VPM Early Childhood Education program
“From preschool programs to home visiting to parenting support and education, these organizations work tirelessly to ensure our region’s youngest children get the best start,” shares Robins Foundation President & CEO, Chris Chin. “We’re grateful for their efforts and delighted to support them.”
