Celebrate: Week of the Young Child

April 13th-19th is the official Week of the Young Child. It is sponsored by the National Association for the Educatoin of Young Children (NAEYC).  This is an important week for us to take time to reflect on the state of early childhood education and development.  Research has proven that children who attend quality early education programs enjoy a better quality of life, more likely to graduate high school, attend a 4 year college, hold down higher paying jobs and avoid a life of crime.  What can you do to celebrate the young child and make a difference?

*  Support Literacy in Young Children and families:  Donate books to Southwest Human Development's Reach Out and Read program or better yet, volunteer your time to read for the program.

* Voice your input to your elected officials:  Children's Action Alliance makes it easy for you.  There is a website that tracks legislation that impacts children and allows you to send a note.

* Partner, volunteer or support The Junior League of Phoenix.  You can have a direct impact together with an organization of trained volunteers dedicated to improving the Phoenix community for the past 72 years.

What ways are you celebrating?