Week of the Young Child

Early Years Are Learning Years

• C.L. “Butch" Otter, Governor of the State of Idaho,
  does hereby proclaim April 11 through 17, 2010 to be WEEK OF THE YOUNG CHILD in Idaho.
  
• A celebration for the WEEK OF THE YOUNG CHILD
  will begin at 12 noon on the Capitol Front Steps, April 16th, 2010. Join us in honoring Karen Mason and the legacy she leaves.
  
• The 1st Annual Idaho AEYC Gala Dinner and Auction is
  April 16, 6:30 PM during the nationally recognized “WEEK OF THE YOUNG CHILD”. Save the date!

Early childhood education is vital to all communities

• The majority of mothers with children under age 18 work, and working families rely on child care providers to help them care for their children while they work.
• Research shows that high-quality early childhood programs help children especially those from families with low-incomes - develop the skills they need to succeed in school, including language, pre-mathematics and social skills.

Make a difference in your community

• Support programs that provide quality early childhood education by volunteering at a local school, community center, Head Start or child care program.
• Educate yourself and others about the importance of quality early childhood education in preparing young children for school.
• Support policies at the local, state, and federal levels that provide quality early learning opportunities for all young children.