The Need is Urgent

Picture the mom trying to wrangle her toddler while getting ready for her part-time job. She has a friend watching her son two days a week, but she often has to call out sick because her friend doesn’t show up.

Consider the family whose baby is not hitting developmental milestones, and they don’t know where to turn.

Imagine the grandmother unexpectedly raising a child, overwhelmed with responsibility and financial strain. She is in desperate need to find a program that cares.

Central Virginia is considered a childcare desert, where many families cannot find quality, affordable care. Only 35% of children under age 5 in Lynchburg are enrolled in early education programs. More than 25% of area children live in poverty.

1,800

Children under age 5 in Lynchburg area without access to early education programs

 

25%

More than 25% of children in Lynchburg live in poverty

 

35

Children currently on our waitlist who need immediate care

Our Response: More Than Childcare

The HumanKind Early Head Start program provides comprehensive support and full-time childcare for infants and toddlers at no cost to families. This isn’t just childcare—it’s a partnership with families to improve health, education, and economic stability.

  • Medical, dental, vision, and mental health care
  • Nutrition and disability services
  • Parenting support and coaching
  • Connections to food, housing, employment, and financial resources

Expanding Our Impact

48

Children Currently Served
 

→

 

90

Children After Expansion
 
300+ family members will be impacted each year

 

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The Difference You Make

Emma's Story
Born with Down Syndrome, Emma couldn't walk or feed herself at 1.5 years old. Within months at EHS, she was walking, feeding herself, and playing with peers. EHS even brought in a mobile dental unit to meet her specialized health needs.
Londyn's Story
When Londyn was born with cerebral palsy, doctors said she may never walk. After enrolling in EHS, she overcame severe separation anxiety, started feeding herself, developed verbal skills, and began walking!
Brittany's Story
Brittany was skipping meals to feed her children. EHS connected her to food resources and full-time childcare. Today, she's working in her dream career and no longer worries about putting food on the table.

The Total Investment: $1.7M

$531,000 needed to meet the 20% local match requirement and purchase classroom equipment, furnishings, and kitchen appliances

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