Get kids started on the right foot

Early Care and Education

When we can get kids off to a good start, it allows them to build up a head of steam so that successes later in life can come easier. This is accomplished by focusing on parents having access to quality childcare, engaging parents and caregivers community wide, and getting preschoolers ready to win at kindergarten. Explore more below, or join the fight now.

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Kids grow best in nurturing environments

We can prepare kids for success just by providing the tools, knowledge, and resources for families to create environments for their kids to thrive. Learn more and see if it's something you can get behind.

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CREATING THE IMPACT.

5 straight years outperforming peers in kindergarten readiness

5 straight years outperforming peers in kindergarten readiness measures

PREPARED 6,300 CHILDREN TO ENTER SCHOOL READY TO LEARN

7% INCREASE OF CHILDREN PREPARED FOR KINDERGARTEN THROUGH READY FOR K ALLIANCE

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We fight for the education, financial independence and health of every person in Jefferson, Oldham, Shelby and Bullitt counties in Kentucky and Clark, Floyd and Harrison counties in Indiana.

We impact the most people, in the most ways,
for the most good in our community.

Metro United Way is a 501(c)3 U.S. nonprofit organization.