Our Mission:
Connect.
Creating pathways for community partners, families & young children.
Who We Are
Educators | Service Providers | Business People | Parents & Families | Elected Officials | Data Experts | Philanthropists | Faith Leaders
Our Focus
Ready to Grow St. Joe is a collection of early childhood stakeholders committed to ensuring that all children in St. Joseph County, birth to eight, have the foundation to thrive in school and in life. We work through our members to engage the community, build systems and empower families, with efforts focused on quality early learning, health & wellness and family support.
Our Goals
Quality Early Learning
All children have access
to high quality early learning opportunities,
regardless of socio-economic circumstances.
Health + Wellness
All families have access
to the services and supports needed
to ensure healthy development.
Family Support
All families are actively engaged
in their child’s early learning.
Our Resources
Ready to Grow St. Joe knows how busy life with young children can be. Searching for support can be overwhelming, so we are always collecting resources that support and empower families with young children so busy families only need to make one stop to access a wealth of information and support systems.
Early Developmental Checklist
On My Way Pre-K
Free Childcare Search
Zero to Three
