MUNCIE, IN – Heart of Indiana United Way announced that it is one of 68 communities and organizations joining the Early Years Initiative. The organization received a $300,000 grant to help meet the developmental needs of infants and toddlers and surround their families with the resources to maximize the crucial years of learning from birth to age 3.
Through its grant, Heart of Indiana United Way will expand its “Talking is Teaching” public awareness early literacy campaign. Funding will help give parents and caregivers valuable resources to increase meaningful interactions that are critical to healthy brain development. The “Talking is Teaching: Talk, Read, Sing” campaign is part of Too Small to Fail, a national initiative of the Clinton Foundation.
“With the Early Years Initiative Grant, Heart of Indiana United Way will address the significant barriers families face in accessing early childhood education, particularly in rural areas, and ensure that all children have the opportunity to thrive from birth to pre-K,” said Ashley Breedlove, director of learning supports for Heart of Indiana United Way…