Go and Grow Starter Packs Will Provide Important Resources for New Parents and their Babies
January 14, 2016, Belle Haven, VA — The three Rotary Clubs of the Eastern Shore of Virginia and regional Rotary District 7600 joined forces in a strong show of support for the children of the Eastern Shore of Virginia on Thursday evening by presenting a combined grant totaling $9,011 to Smart Beginnings Eastern Shore (SBES) for it’s Go and Grow Starter Pack Project. The project will provide the five hundred new parents giving birth at Riverside Shore Memorial with diaper bags containing useful infant care items, developmentally appropriate children’s books and information about infant development from birth to one year. Parents will also receive a copy of the SBES Directory of Early Childhood Resources, which lists a wide variety of resources on the Eastern Shore for parents of young children.
According to SBES Chair, Linda Schulz: “Decades of research has shown the importance and effectiveness of starting quality developmental and school readiness efforts as early as possible to enhance the prospects for success in school and in life. And of course parents are the foundation of children’s developmental trajectory. We are excited that Rotary is partnering with us in this effort to provide important support and guidance for parents from the first few days of their child’s life.”
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