Watch this page grow as we add links to resources supporting our network outcomes.
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Community EngagementWe need You: Your Knowledge. Your experiences. Your skills. YOU!
Join us for a conversation as we take action to be a model community that builds partnerships through awareness, trust and relationships to support the success of children and families. These are free, casual gatherings open to all Kenosha Community members. Questions? Contact Building Our Future at info@buildingourfuturekc.org Lincoln Park CommUNITY Conversations meetings are held the 3rd Thursday of every month from 4:00 to 6:00 PM virtually. Sign up now on our Facebook Events page. Wilson Heights CommUNITY Conversations meetings are held the 2nd Wednesday of every month from 4:30 to 6:00 PM virtually. Sign up now on our Facebook Events page. |
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Data & Continuous ImprovementData and continuous improvement are key pillars to Building Our Future's approach. We support partners in their use, collection, and analysis of data. BOF is working on a series of data handouts that partners can use to guide their work. Those handouts include:
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Smart BeginningsLet's Get Your Child Ready for Kindergarten!
You might be surprised to learn that being ready for kindergarten doesn't mean teaching your child math and reading. Rather, your child is ready for kindergarten when they have developed a love of learning and are curious to learn new things. Helping your child prepare for kindergarten will help them have a more positive and successful experience in school. In this video, explore how you can help your child succeed in kindergarten - and beyond!
¡Preparemos a Su Hijo(a) para el Jardín de Niños!Quizás le sorprenda saber que estar preparado(a) para el jardín de niños no significa enseñar a su hijo(a) matemáticas y lectura. Más bien, su hijo(a) estará listo(a) para el jardín de niños cuando haya desarrollado un amor por el aprendizaje y muestre curiosidad por aprender cosas nuevas. Ayudar a su niño(a) a prepararse para el jardín de niños le ayudará a tener una experiencia más positiva y exitosa en la escuela.
Get Child Development Tips by Text!
Bright by Text sends free text messages with easy, practical tips and activities right to your cell phone. The program is for anyone who cares for and loves a child, prenatally through age 8: parents, parents-to-be, grandparents, babysitters, aunties, uncles, neighbors, friends, teachers, and more. The text messages come from trusted partners like PBS and Sesame Street, and from Kenosha partners like Building Our Future, Kenosha Public Library, KUSD, and the Health Department. Messages are targeted to your child's age and include information on development, language and early literacy, health and safety, behavioral tips, and more. You can sign up here. 
Support Your Child's Social-Emotional Development!
It is never too early to begin supporting children's social and emotional development. Children's social and emotional health affects their overall development and learning. Research indicates that children who are mentally healthy tend to be happier, show more motivation, have a positive attitude toward school, are more eager to learn, and demonstrate higher academic performance than less mentally healthy peers. Parents can promote children's social emotional health in many ways as part of their everyday routines. Watch KAC's See Them! Hear Them! Love Them! series to see other parents and action and get tips on supporting your children's development.
Learn about 4K, Head Start, and Early Childhood Programs in Kenosha County
The Kenosha Unified School District offers a variety of free programs and services for children who are ages 3 and 4 by September 1st in its 4K, Head Start, and Early Childhood programs. If you live outside of KUSD, you can search for school districts by county here, or find information on Westosha Head Start here.
Access Local Behavioral & Special Needs Support
Are you looking for support identifying a practitioner that can help your child with special needs or behavior/mental health challenges? You can start by calling your health insurance provider at the number listed on your card. Then, Christy Guerra, Eligibility Specialist at Kenosha County (262-605-6599), is available to help families connect to supports and or learn if they’re eligible for programs. You can also access an up-to-date provider directory here, to find places for support. 
LEARN THE SIGNS. ACT EARLY.
As a parent, you already have what it takes to help your young child learn and grow. Watch your child’s amazing progress by tracking his or her developmental milestones —how he or she plays, learns, speaks, acts, and moves – and sharing that progress with your child’s doctor at every check-up. Use these free tools to help you track your child's progress. |
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School Success
Readers Are Leaders
Building Our Future is supporting the United Way of Kenosha County in its tutoring program, Readers Are Leaders. Schools served by Readers Are Leaders in 2019-2020 included McKinley Elementary, Brass Community School, Wilson Elementary, EBSOLA - Creative Arts and Forest Park Elementary. Community volunteers are matched with children in kindergarten through third grade to work one-one-one for 30 minutes each week during the school year (October - May). For more information, visit https://www.kenoshaunitedway.org/readers-are-leaders-tutoring-program |
