GeearsFirst 2000 Days
GEEARS is leading a statewide public awareness campaign to spread the message about the importance of a child’s first 2,000 days of life.
Organizations that sign on as Campaign Leaders (Partners), community champions and supporters
From geears.org/initiatives/first-2000-days ↗About this program
There are only 2,000 days between the time a baby is born and when he or she will begin kindergarten.
GEEARS is leading a statewide public awareness campaign to spread the message about the importance of a child's first 2,000 days of life. We are continuously seeking new partners, champions, and supporters.
During that time brain architecture is forming, creating either a strong or weak foundation for all future learning. Child development is a dynamic, interactive process that is not predetermined. It occurs in the context of relationships, experiences and environments.
For optimal development and a strong foundation, children need good health, strong families and high quality early learning and school experiences. With quality early child development experiences, children are school ready, graduate from high school and grow into productive citizens and valuable employees.
Engage your community about the importance of the first 2000 days of a child's life and why early learning is a priority for our state. It's easy with the First 2,000 Days toolkit available for organizations that sign on as partners!
Questions
Why the First 2,000 Days?
There are only 2,000 days between the time a baby is born and when he or she will begin kindergarten. During that time brain architecture is forming, creating either a strong or weak foundation for all future learning.
What does a Campaign Leader commit to?
Our Campaign Leaders commit their organization to integrate the message of the importance of early childhood development into their work, goals, strategies, and events. While the promise is strong, the actions can be simple.
What do Champions do?
Champions play key roles in community outreach. They are trained to give the First 2000 Days presentation, suggest opportunities to give presentations and are presenters themselves.
Is there a cost to get the First 2000 Days pin?
Purchase and wear a 2,000 Days shirt in order to spark dialogue – receive a free First 2000 Days pin with your purchase
What materials are available for organizations?
Presentations: Available in PowerPoint along with a Guide with Talking Points. Faith presentation also available. Both a full presentation and condensed presentation will be provided.
Details
- Who
- Organizations that sign on as Campaign Leaders (Partners), community champions and supporters
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