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Success Story
Literacy Council of Greater Waukesha
Elmira, her husband and three children (Rayila, Ibrigham and Niyaz) arrived here as a refugee family from Russia in August of 2006.  They were first sponsored by a church through Lutheran Social Services. They contacted the Literacy Council of Greater Waukesha because the family neede
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Born Learning

LIVE_UNITED_briellle.JPGParents and caregivers of young children understand that the early years are important, yet many aren’t sure how to encourage early learning, or feel they don’t have time to do what it takes to help their child succeed in school.  Many communities are concerned about children coming to school unprepared, but aren’t coming together to give parents more choices and children more opportunities.  In response, United Way in Waukesha County and other partners created Born Learning an innovative public engagement campaign that helps parents, caregivers and communities create quality early learning opportunities for young children.

 

Born Learning Partners: Lutheran Social Services, National Center for Learning Excellence (Head Start), Pregnancy Support Connection, Inc., Prevention and Protection of Abused Children and United Way in Waukesha County .

Committee Responsible: Strengthening Families 

United Way Staff Responsible: John Schiraj

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Born Learning Fact Sheet

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