Improve equitable access to literacy supports by identifying community gaps, aligning resources, increasing family and community awareness of literacy resources, and strengthening family engagement with coordinated supports where they are most needed. Current sub-strategies include coordination around: Early childhood care, book access, and out-of-school time services.

This strategy contributes to the Kindergarten Readiness and Early Grade Reading Whole Child Milestones.

A strategy is a set of actions that work together to create change.

Who is this strategy designed to support?

Community partners (schools, early childhood providers, community organizations serving children and families 0 – 9, nonprofits, funders)

How does this strategy help move children and youth to economic mobility?

  • All children starting kindergarten in Forsyth County enter ready to learn.
  • All children in Forsyth County achieve grade-level reading by the end of 3rd grade.

What is this strategy trying to change or improve?

  • Inequitable access to family literacy supports
  • Lack of alignment / gaps in services
  • Awareness of available resources and supports
  • Data-driven decision making

How does this strategy create change?

Strategy diagrams show how strategies lead to better outcomes—from the actions we take today to the long-term changes we hope to see.

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Where did this strategy come from?

Information on where this strategy came from is coming soon.

Who has committed to partnering in this work?

  • Forsyth County for Grade Level Reading

How will we know if this strategy is working?

Key performance measures for this strategy are coming soon.

How can I support this strategy?

Information on how you can support this strategy is coming soon.