Resources
Education Web Links

Early EducationK-12 Post-Secondary

As you consider ways to strengthen and revitalize your community, there are a number of resources you may wish to consult. Here are some that other community groups have found helpful.

Educare
Offers youth development programs to help children realize their full potential and succeed in life.
http://www.educare.org

National Head Start Association
National school readiness program providing comprehensive education, health, nutrition, and parent involvement services for low-income children and families. Provides information on Head Start and Early Head Start programs, funding and resources.
http://www.nhsa.org/about_nhsa

U.S. Department of Education
http://www.ed.gov

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Administration for Children and Families - Dedicated to improving the health, safety, and well-being of America. Provides information on programs for families and children, funding for education, health.
http://www.acf.hhs.gov/programs/ohs/index.html

As you look for additional information and support, please consider these and other local resources: your local school board, State Department of Education, local housing authority, local YMCA or YWCA, Boys' and Girls' Clubs, as well as your city, county and state government.
 

"The answer to a successful school is to make the school part of the community – a place where parents, teachers, administrators, volunteers and community members all dedicate themselves to each child”’s success."


Charles B. Knapp
President
Purpose Built Communities