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What is Head Start?

According to the Office of the Administration for Children & Families, Head Start programs promote the school readiness of infants, toddlers, and preschool-aged children from low-income families. Services are provided in a variety of settings including centers, family child care, and children's own home. Head Start programs also engage parents or other key family members in positive relationships, with a focus on family wellbeing. Parents participate in leadership roles, including having a say in program operations.

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What is Title 1?

Title I is one of the federal funding streams that supplements how much money each state allocates for schools. There are other “Title” funds too, I-VII, all aiming to aid students who have burdens that may get in the way of accessing an equitable education. These burdens include poverty, homelessness, living in state-run institutions, living in isolated rural districts, and those still learning the English language. (There is a separate funding stream for students with disabilities.)

According to the U.S. Department of Education, Title I was created “to ensure economically disadvantaged children receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education, by helping to close academic achievement gaps.”

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donor profile: erin nelson

One of the many advantages to starting a nonprofit in Maine is that you establish great relationships quickly.

We did our personal banking at Norway Savings Bank and just loved our interactions with everyone at our branch in Bridgton.

Their interest in what we were up to led to a pleasant surprise - they became a corporate sponsor of our programs. What began as a discretionary gift from our local branch has blossomed into a full corporate partnership. One of the key people on our team is Erin Nelson, AVP Branch Manager at NSB in Bridgton. We had a chance to catch up with her on a golden October afternoon. Here’s what she had to say:

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Our friend and partner at Friends of the River Valley.

Meet the people we partner with. Their stories of tenacity, commitment, and hope can teach us all.

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