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The Santa Fe Children’s Project works to create opportunities and enhance the quality
of life for children and families in one of Santa Fe County’s
most vulnerable neighborhoods by providing needed services and support.
Our initiative began in 2004 with
Agua Fria Preschool, a private-public pre-kindergarten
program that offers the high-quality early-childhood
education shown to have a positive impact on low-income
children and their families.
Investing in early childhood development and education
results in better school performance, less criminal behavior,
reduced dependence on welfare and higher-paying jobs as
adults. At the same time, engaging a community around
its children improves the chances of sustainable success.
We believe effective parents, engaged families, committed
teachers and active neighbors stand behind students’
success. To create a safe, healthy learning environment
in which Agua Fria’s children can thrive, SFCP aims
to establish a comprehensive network of support services
and programs to strengthen family and community ties.
To this end, we have engaged a community implementation
and planning process and a committee of Agua Fria residents
who advise the SFCP.
Healthy kids unlock a wide,
wide world
Agua Fria Preschool, a full-day pre-kindergarten program
with after-school care for all four-year-olds, also provides
family support through home visitation.
Because a productive learning environment involves the
whole community, upcoming programming includes:
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parenting and child-rearing
classes and support |
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a family support center |
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elementary, secondary and
continuing education opportunities |
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neighborhood pride events |
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recreational activities |
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neighborhood heritage projects
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Independent Evaluation Study finds that graduates of the Santa Fe Children’s Project Pre-K class improved much more than students from a demographically comparable Pre-K class
Donate
To directly support this proactive program for children’s
success and community empowerment, contact Katherine Freeman, President and CEO, at katherinef@uwsfc.org or 505-982-2002.
Click here to donate
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