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Why: Research shows that the period 0-5 is the most important time for brain <br /> development. Cognitive,verbal and emotional skills can be significantly impacted during <br /> this time. <br /> 2. Build Parent Capacity <br /> This encompasses improving parenting skills at every age of a child's life and providing <br /> support mechanisms for parents. A priority would be new parents in particular first time <br /> and single parents and those in the poverty pockets. <br /> Why: A parent is a child's first and most important teacher. We need to equip parents to <br /> be the good parents that they all want to be. <br /> 3. After school and summer recreational activities and academic enrichment <br /> programs <br /> They need to be free/affordable and accessible (transportation)to parents and children. <br /> They should include a literacy/tutoring component. Mentoring programs are included. <br /> There is a large gap of programs for children 12+. <br /> Why: Children need to develop positive out of school outlets that keep them engaged in <br /> school,promote their health and provide connections (to sports/hobbies, a person or <br /> group, etc). There is a wealth of data supporting extended day and extended year. <br /> 4. Middle and High School programs that address risky behavior <br /> Programs that help adolescents and teens develop the tools to become productive, healthy <br /> and law abiding citizens and address risky behavior(alcohol,tobacco, drugs, <br /> delinquency,teen pregnancy, STDs,bullying, etc.) <br /> Why: There is a lot of at risk behavior and we need to ensure that it is addressed early <br /> and repeatedly. <br /> II <br /> P25 <br />