Did You Know?

Research shows that a child's brain develops most dramatically during the early years of life.

By kindergarten entry, many children are so far behind that they may never catch up.

Children who are not reading proficiently at third grade are four times more likely not to graduate high school.

Early Learning Initiatives

In 2008, we received $4.6 million in grants to fund our early learning initiatives and incubate innovative solutions for young children in our region. The Batten Educational Achievement Fund of the Hampton Roads Community Foundation (HRCF) and the HRCF provide support to implement the following initiatives:

Quality Ratings Improvement Initiative

Teacher Scholarships

Newborn & Family Screening

Early Learning Challenge Grants

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Early Learning Initiatives