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Gift Connect outlines birth-to-3 literacy and parent-support program for Wilmington
Summary
Gift Connect told the education committee it will launch a birth-to-3 literacy and caregiver program in Wilmington this fall, combining music-based activities, an app and community pop-ups to train parent leaders and promote kindergarten readiness.
Gift Connect representatives told the Wilmington City Council Education, Youth and Family Services Committee on June 11 that the nonprofit will launch a birth-to-3 program in Wilmington this fall aimed at strengthening early bonding, parent caregiving practices and kindergarten readiness.
"Gift Connect's mission is to amplify the importance of birth to 3 development," said Jessica Gibson, a presenter for Gift Connect, describing a curriculum that uses music, "edutainment," technology and community pop-ups to train caregivers and build local peer leaders. The group said it will…
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