Strong Starts For Kids
August 31st, 2010
New Mexico is a wondrous place to live. I could never think of living any place else. I love the people, the landscapes, the culture and the food. So for me it is heartbreaking that so many our very young children are at risk. The success of our families and young children is will determine our future and I am committed to helping make that happen. KNME broadcasts quality, well researched children’s programs like Sesame Street, Between the Lions, and Electric Company to help give kids a leg up before they get to school. Our staff works out in the community to help parents and childcare professionals use our PBS programs along with fun activities and children’s books to develop early learning skills. We want all our kids to arrive at school ready to learn.
When children get support early on, they have a better chance of growing into happy productive adults. When they do well, we all do well. Unfortunately not all children have opportunities. There is a growing movement around the state, from small grass roots groups to the Children’s Cabinet, who are trying to ensure better lives for our children. If all kinds of people work together, it will be possible to create a brighter future for our kids and ourselves. Strong Starts for Children is providing us with this opportunity. KNME is partnering with many others in the Albuquerque area who are inviting people from all walks of life to talk about what we can do to make our community better for our families and children.
While other groups are hosting face-to-face discussions, KNME will host five “virtual dialogues” online. Will you please join us? From the comfort of your home office you can help create a ‘strong start’ for our children. By taking part in these dialogues, you’ll be creating a vision for our community and a plan for action.
Contact Laurel Wyckoff lwyckoff@knme.org to learn more. Dialogues will begin on September 15, so sign up right away. Space is very limited.
