Youth Opportunity
At United Way, we want all kids to soar. So we work with the people who care for them — from families and neighbors, to schools and community agencies — to connect young people with the support they need.
• Third grade has been identified as the final year children are learning to read, after which students are reading to learn. If they are not reading at a proficient level when they start fourth grade, as much as half of the curriculum they are taught will be incomprehensible. (National Conference of State Legislators)