Four Ways Leaders Can Practice Self-care During Times of Crisis Selecteer een taal Spaans Mogelijk gemaakt door Translate Early Childhood Development PROGRAMS & SERVICES FOR YOUNG CHILDREN AND FAMILIES We believe every child deserves the necessary tools to build a healthy, successful life. And we believe that every parent or caregiver deserves support and resources to provide those tools. By providing young children with the early reading and math skills they need to be successful in school, and educating their parents or caregivers on the social and cognitive development that happens in early childhood, we are building strong foundations for Northern Virginia’s youngest residents. This two-fold approach enables children and their parents to create healthy, successful futures. The strength of the Northern Virginia community begins with children and their cognitive, emotional and physical well-being. Our Programs EARLY HEAD START HEAD START HEALTHY FAMILIES Strengthening Families From the Beginning STRENGTHENING FAMILIES FROM THE BEGINNING Learn more about how NVFS early childhood programs strengthen local families, “from cradle to college.” HEALTH 88% of Early Head Start and Head Start kids have access to health and dental care SCHOOL READINESS 94% of Head Start students demonstrate readiness for kindergarten. INTERVENTION 96% of families enrolled in Healthy Families have an optimal home environment to support child development, or show improvement, after one year of participating Our Stories EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT RANJIT | As Ranjit’s situation seemed to become bleaker, a small ray of hope shone through. At just the right time, Ranjit heard about NVFS’ Early Head Start program. Read more > “I’ve sincerely enjoyed the time you’ve spent during the past couple of weeks. I know it’s not always easy or convenient to personally come to my home and work with me on various strategies to assist me in my time of need. Yet you gave so generously your time, knowledge, patience and expertise to assist and speak on my behalf at such a critical time in my life. Your dedication to devote so much time, and keep me informed of a plan of action, has truly helped ease a lot of my concerns as to how I was going to continue paying such high rent. For nearly two years, it had taken a toll on me – being so stressed and many sleepless nights. I am truly grateful for your support to overcome obstacles that I alone could not have done, to rebuild my dreams to find affordable housing and have stability in my life once again.” – SERVE Shelter client SUPPORT NVFS $50 $75 $100 $200 OTHER Volunteer SOCIAL MEDIA SIGN UP FOR UPDATES NVFS Insider E-News QUICK LINKS Contact & Locations / Careers / Get Involved / Get Assistance Employee Login Terms and Privacy | 501(c)(3) ID: 54-0791977 Northern Virginia Family Service | 571.748.2500 | info@nvfs.org