Education

United Way works to strengthen the building blocks of a good life – Education, Income and Health.

United Way's work in Education helps children & youth achieve their potential by:

  • Preparing elementary students to succeed in later grades
  • Supporting school success & academic achievement
  • Engaging young adults to make a successful transition from high school to a productive work life
  • Building the capacity of parents & caregivers to ensure a nurturing environment


Our partners in Education

  • Big Brothers Big Sisters of SEPA
  • Brandywine YMCA
  • Care Center Foundation, Inc.
  • Cerebral Palsy
  • Boy Scouts - Chester County
  • CYWA
  • Domestic Violence Center of Chester County
  • Freedom Valley YMCA
  • New Life Youth & Family
  • Phoenixville Area Childrens' Learning Center
  • The Arc of Chester County
  • West Chester Area Day Care
  • West Chester YMCA


Themes & Trends in Education

  • With fewer families with young children moving into the area as a result of the economy there has been a decline in use of early intervention services.
  • There is a direct correlation between income, physical and behavioral health and school performance/achievement.
  • Parent engagement is a missing link to ensuring student academic success and healthy behaviors.
  • The need for adult supervised, safe and meaningful after and out-of-school activites continues to increase.
  • Young people need preparation for college and work outside of school walls.
  • A freeze on childcare subsidies and projected cuts will have an even greater impact on families accessing quality early education.
     

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