Kaune Kids
United Way Early Learning Center at Kaune
The path to high-quality early childhood care and education for every child in Santa Fe County.
UPDATE: The United Way Early Learning Center at Kaune IS OPEN! Thank you to everyone who helped make this dream a reality for Santa Fe’s children and families.
A leader in early learning and family support initiatives, UWSFC is dedicated to bringing together people and resources to create increased opportunities for children and families to achieve their dreams and aspirations.
In order to meet the demands of families in Santa Fe, UWSFC, in partnership with the Santa Fe Public Schools, has purchased the former Kaune Elementary School in the Casa Linda neighborhood. This site will be the future home of the United Way Early Learning Center (UWELC) at Kaune.
We are proud to be working with the following partners to develop the UWELC at Kaune:
- CHRISTUS St. Vincent Regional Medical Center
- Santa Fe Community College
- Santa Fe Community Foundation
- Santa Fe Public Schools
To make the vision of UWELC at Kaune a reality, UWSFC needs the support of the community. With the help of a broad range of donors, we must raise $5 million to purchase and renovate Kaune Elementary. Please join our campaign.
UWELC at Kaune signals a major expansion in UWSFC’s support for children and families in Santa Fe County. The Center will ultimately house 12 classrooms serving 200 children, ages three to five, and their families.
UWELC at Kaune reflects a commitment to extend our mission in Santa Fe County:
- Build a thriving center that gives families universal access to high-quality early childhood education programs—all day, all year.
- Implement a proven approach to early learning that engages parents and caregivers in children’s well-being.
- Develop a family-focused resource center utilizing community partnerships.
- Ensure that 100 percent of children enrolled in the program start kindergarten ready-to-learn.
- Create a state-wide demonstration model of culturally appropriate, two-generation programs that boost families and strengthen early childhood education professionals.
- Implement a dual-language approach with focus on early literacy.
- Offer robust professional development for early childhood professionals, including leading-edge technology for teaching and learning.
- Support the local economy by providing at least 40 new jobs.
To support our effort to build the UWELC at Kaune, please contact: Abby Bordner, Vice President of Development (505) 216-2984 or abbyb@uwsfc.org.
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“United Way of Santa Fe County’s early childhood programs put all of our children on the path to success. We are fifth generation New Mexicans who have lived in Agua Fria Village all of our lives. We are excited about United Way at Agua Fria and the opportunities it provides our family, neighbors and community. We’ve experienced firsthand the impact of these life-changing programs.”
- Dennis & Anita Hernandez
