Ready For School Ready For Life

Expand and improve programsthis effort seeks to assess and scale up proven programs, enhancing their ability to meet the needs of the families identified by routes to ready. It emphasizes strengthening both existing programs and organizations, ensuring they are well-equipped to serve children and families effectively.expanding evidence-based and evidence-informed programs: ready ready works to expand programs that have a proven track record of success in supporting families and young children. Evidence-based programs are those that have been rigorously evaluated, while evidence-informed programs incorporate the best available research and practice knowledge. From 2017 to 2024 ready ready more than tripled the service units available through funded evidence-based or evidence-informed programs for prenatal - 3 year olds.implementation support: ready ready provides partner organizations with technical assistance to help them successfully implement these programs. This may include providing guidance on best practices, facilitating access to resources, or offering training to staff.building local capacity: in addition to expanding programs, ready ready focuses on strengthening the capacity of local organizations. This involves equipping parents, families, and existing community groups with the tools, knowledge, and resources needed to deliver high-quality services and respond to needs effectively.

Change systems and build public willthis program focuses on creating long-term systemic change by building public support for i ncreasing access to quality services, often via public policy changes. Creating awareness of these issues and coalescing support behind these strategies helps ensure their sustainability.supporting systems change: ready ready works with public systems (e.g., healthcare, education, and social services) to identify and remove barriers that prevent families from accessing high-quality care and services. This could involve advocating for policy changes, improving service delivery models, or enhancing coordination between agencies.building partnerships: the organization seeks to build strong partnerships with public systems and other stakeholders to create a more integrated approach to early childhood development.securing long-term sustainability: by advocating for systemic change and building broad public support, ready ready aims to secure the financial and policy foundations needed to sustain community programs over the long term.