Helping Children Succeed Through Early Intervention:
Annual Investment of $4.4 Million in 20 Programs.

These programs offer early intervention, parenting education and access to immunizations and health screenings so Portland’s at-risk children reach kindergarten healthy and prepared to succeed.

Research shows children who receive early childhood education develop enhanced cognitive and language skills, as well as positive social and emotional traits that increase the likelihood they will succeed in school, work and life.

Our Progress: Based on results of more than 1,200 child development screenings performed on children in Fund programs, 82 percent of the children were meeting key milestones in growth and development. The remaining 18 percent were making progress toward meeting benchmarks.

*Moms and Dads are becoming better parents. A majority of those assessed said they are managing their kids' behavior better, using more appropriate parenting techniques and interacting more positively with their children.

*99 percent of children at eight child-care centers and 60 home-based programs with access to mental health counselors were not removed from their preschool setting because of behavioral problems.