United Way Of Lake County Inc

Success by six: children enter kindergarten ready to succeed. This is achieved through a combination of direct service and grants to program partners. Grants to the community totaled $111,000. There were 5 agencies involved that served 225 clients in 2024. These programs ensured children enter kindergarten with the skills they need to be successful in school. Direct service programs have a combined spend of $682,385. Included kindergarten countdown camp serving 142 children and early learning clubs serving 1,850 children. These programs meet the goal: children enter kindergarten with the skills they need to be successful in school. Direct service programs better together served 72 families and 780 families subscribed to bright by text.(see schedule o) those programs meet the goal: parents become their child's first teacher and parents of children 0-11 have tips to ensure their children thrive.resources included 18,450 kindergarten readiness calendars distributed to children age 4-6.

211/safe & stable families: a free, confidential, multilingual, 24/7, 365 days per year information and referral helpline. Provides information and referrals to people in need using phone calls, text messaging and online searchable databases. Trained specialists assist individuals and families in need with access to available health and human services: such as food, emergency shelter, rent and utility assistance, health clincs, substance abuse and mental health counseling, and more. 8,903 contacts were made to 211 resulting in 11,955 needs and 14,505 referrals with a spend of $1,031,000. The greatest needs addressed included housing and shelter (45%) utilities (11%), food (7%), employment and income (6%), and healthcare (6%).

Youth success has a spend of approximately $277,894 . It meets the goal: students staying on track to graduation while having access to the critical support, mentorship, and resources to succeed in school, work, and life. Direct service programs include parent mentor program (1100 students and 48 parents) and breakfast club (36 students). Resources include (3072 backpacks, 100 teacher kits, 10 sensory paths, and 15 learning trails). Students received mentorship in academics, social emotional support, and guidance to develop the skills needed to succeed.