Introducing Our Literacy & Kindergarten Readiness Program We are thrilled to announce the launch of our Literacy and Kindergarten Readiness Program, proudly funded by our newest community partner—the City of San Leandro Human Services Department. This investment in our youngest learners is not only an exciting milestone for Families United, but a powerful step toward closing early childhood education gaps and preparing all children—especially those from underserved communities—for a confident and successful start to school. Currently, only 50% of children in San Leandro are kindergarten ready by age 5—a sobering statistic that highlights the urgent need for equitable early learning support. Our program aims to close that gap by offering free, culturally responsive literacy workshops and early learning sessions for children ages 1–5 and their families. Activities include themed read-alongs, story- based learning with take-home worksheets, developmental screenings, and parent education on how to support school readiness at home. We’re committed to fostering a love for reading, building early language and math skills, and empowering families to be their child’s first teacher. We are currently accepting book donations to help build home libraries for participating families and seeking volunteer readers who want to make a meaningful impact by reading to children during our events. If you’d like to support this work, please reach out—we’d love to have you join our growing circle of literacy champions!
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