FIRST STEPS IS HERE
Last year, because of Chester County First Steps:
42 parents & caregivers
155 educators
19 children received services and support to be their child’s first and most important teacher were directly served in Chester County participated in First Steps training and professional development, benefitting 500+ children
PROVEN RESULTS
A 2019 study found that children who received First Steps local partnership services were: to score at the highest level on the Kindergarten Readiness Assessment to be chronically absent in kindergarten
74% more likely
34% less likely
THE NEED PERSISTS IN CHESTER COUNTY
First Steps works but we need to expand our reach to ensure that all children are ready.
2,384 of young children live in poverty or low-income households children under age 5 of kindergarteners are considered “not ready” for school
60.5%
76%
To collaborate for ensuring that all children start school ready to reach their highest potential with engaged support from their parents, caregivers, and communities.
Tammy Graham Board Chair
As the Executive Director of Early Childhood and Elementary Education for the Chester County School District and Chair for the Chester County First Steps Board of Directors, it is my belief to look at children not just as who they are but who they can and will become. The Chester County First Steps Board of Directors are committed to empowering our community to work together to make a difference in the life of every child. It is our goal to work collaboratively with our local community and longstanding partners to ensure that all children start school healthy and prepared to reach their highest potential. We are committed to collective efficacy because we know firsthand when people come together for a common cause it’s a powerful thing. In order to provide continuous support and resources for the families in Chester County, we are focused on our purpose and not seeking achievements but significance. Chester community, and it is my desire to strengthen & build upon the foundation already established.
Serving Chester County’s children birth through age five.
“Trainings o ered by First Steps are very beneficial. I hate to miss any of them. I always a end every training whether I need the hours or not because I know I will learn something I can use with my babies. I also appreciate the materials we get to compliment the trainings.”
Chester County Child Care Provider
