Our Mission

When children are born healthy, grow up in a safe and loving home, and are ready to learn when they enter school, they’re more likely to succeed in life. Programs that offer mentoring, build self-esteem and expand children’s world through arts, education and STEM activities provide additional opportunities for youth to learn and grow. That’s why we partner with organizations focused on enhancing children’s overall well-being – because when we support children, families and communities, Palm Beach County thrives.

Being ready for school means more than knowing the ABCs and 123s. It means being able to sit patiently and listen, knowing how to take turns, expressing yourself and making friends. It means being eager and ready to learn. That’s why we support an array of early childhood education programs, from home-visiting services to quality child care scholarships. That’s also why we work with early care and education providers to ensure children are receiving the best care. Because children who are ready to learn are more likely to be reading on grade level by the end of third grade, and more likely to graduate.

When children are born healthy, their opportunities soar. They are more likely to reach their developmental milestones, succeed in school and become thriving adults. That’s why we aim to ensure pregnant women have access to early, consistent care – and continued support if they need it, like prenatal services and home visits from a nurse. Because a healthy mother is more likely to have a healthy baby.

An abused child, a neglected child, cannot trust the adults around them. They cannot take normal, developmental risks. They cannot focus in school if they are always on alert for the next threat. They cannot develop healthy relationships. That’s why we offer behavioral health counseling, neighborhood support, legal guidance and other vital services to families at risk. Because, as the saying goes: “It is easier to build strong children than repair broken men.”