Education
Evidence suggests that children who are not fluent readers and writers by the end of third grade are less likely to catch up with their peers Increasing Graduation Rates - programs that keep kids engaged and give them role models for good behavior. EDUCATION:What We Know:
23% of new mothers in Berrien County do not have a high school diploma.Berrien County’s average graduation rate is 86%, but the gap between schools is wideningChildren develop much of their capacity to learn by the age of three. At that time, the brain has grown to 90 percent of its adult weight.United Way’s Response
Early-Childhood Education - programs that help children enter school ready to learn and give parents what they need to help their children succeed. Our Community Partners:
Agency Program Area Benton Harbor St. Joseph YMCA Center for Achievement Berrien Regional Education Service Agency Parents As Teachers Plus Michigan Works! Jobs for American’s Graduates Big Brothers Big Sisters of Berrien & Cass County Mentoring program Boy Scouts of America, SW Council Traditional Scouting & In-school Scouting Boy Scout of America, Lasalle Council Traditional Scouting Boys & Girls Club of Benton Harbor Overall club operations Bridges to Digital Excellence Computers in households Gateway Therapeutic & occupational support for children Intercare Community & Migrant Health Network Early childhood home visitation program Junior Achievement Economics in the classroom Reclaiming, Equipping & Directing Youth Mentoring & physical education Area Agency on Aging Senior Volunteer & Intergenerational Program Salvation Army Childcare Scholarships YWCA of Berrien County Childcare Scholarships
