St. Tammany Early Childhood Ready Start Network Fund

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Mission of the Fund: To enhance Early Childhood Care and Education by supporting programs and initiatives that provide tuition assistance to qualifying families enabling children to attend high-quality early learning centers within the St. Tammany Early Childhood Ready Start Network.

Through donations and community events, the Ready Start Network hopes to grow: support in the local community, partnerships with businesses and organizations, our brand within the parish, and the number of seats available for disadvantaged children ages birth – 3 years in order for their parent(s)  to work and/or attend school.

Goals of the Ready Start Network:

  • Goal 1: Increase the availability of infant and toddler seats throughout the parish
  • Goal 2: Increase staff quantity and quality at programs within the Network
  • Goal 3: Enhance parental engagement in children’s education and development
  • Goal 4: Enhance community awareness and support for the St Tammany Early Childhood Ready Start Network
  • Goal 5: Explore community and grant funding opportunities, promote the Workforce Child Care Tax Credit (WCCC), and organize fundraising events that support the Network’s goals

Learn more about the St. Tammany Early Childhood Ready Start Network HERE