Northwest Indiana United Way Success by Six is an initiative that aims to create optimal conditions in the community to consistently meet the developmental needs of children under age six and their families.
Success by 6 is not an agency or a program. Rather, it is an initiative that engages key community stakeholders in developing a formula for school readiness and ensuring that all children have the opportunity to succeed by:
- Identifying at risk families and children
- Identifying gaps in programs and services
- Identifying barriers to success
- Initiating programs and services to fill the gaps and remove the barriers
Our Focus
NWI Success by 6 focuses its efforts in four key areas affecting early childhood development:
- Home Environment
- Childcare providers & caregivers
- Health, safety, & physical development
- Social & Emotional development
Our Goals
NWI Success by 6 is a preventative and proactive initiative that will change the status quo. By creating sustained changes in community conditions, we will:
- Enhance the quality of education in Northwest Indiana
- Increase economic development potential
- Ultimately reduce the number of social issues
- Raise awareness
- Improve access to information and services concerning early childhood education
- Provide training and education to parents and childcare providers