INVEST IN YOUR CHILD’S FUTURE TODAY with a strong start

Children who attend a quality preschool have a great start to healthy brain development. Preschool provides a the strong, necessary foundation for the development of language, math, and social skills required for academic and socialemotional success in kindergarten and beyond. Yet the price of quality early education programs can seem out of reach for many.

Get your child started on the road to an excellent future by enrolling them in a Children Achieve Maximum Potential (CAMP) preschool with the Child Abuse Prevention Council (CAPC) of San Joaquin County. The CAPC has been providing quality early education programs since 1978. Today, they serve more than 900 children a day through free and subsidized Head Start and statefunded programs. To enroll in one of these programs, here are the steps to take:

 BY JESSICA ZIMMER

1. DETERMINE WHETHER YOU’RE INCOME ELIGIBLE. Families with an annual income at or below the U.S. federal poverty guidelines are eligible for the programs offered in CAMP preschools. Children in foster care, children who are experiencing homelessness, and children from families who receive Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) are eligible as well. Families are encouraged to call an enrollment specialist to determine eligibility.

2. ENROLL YOUR CHILD IN A CAMP PRESCHOOL. CAMP preschools are open to children ages 0 through 5 years old. There are multiple school sites throughout San Joaquin County, ensuring a convenient option for all families! Home-based programs are also available to support families in learning to be their child’s first teacher.

3. SET UP A COLLEGE SAVINGS ACCOUNT FOR YOUR 3-YEAR-OLD. Through a partnership with the educational nonprofit San Joaquin A+, CAMP Preschool will start a $750 savings account for each 3-year-old enrolled in their program. The money will grow overtime and can be used to pay for college or vocational training when the child graduates from high school.

CAMP Preschool focuses on whole family wellness. CAMP Preschool teachers work closely with each family to identify their unique needs and ensure they are connected to the necessary programs and supports that strengthen them. Families will have direct access to the more than 20 family strengthening programs offered through CAPC anytime they need support.

Learn more by calling a staff member or visiting the CAMP Preschool website.

CAMP PRESCHOOL 540 N. California St., Stockton, CA 95202 (209) 789-6445 camp-preschool.com/