Best Beginnings is a public-private partnership that mobilizes people and resources to ensure all Alaska children begin school ready to succeed. Through support from businesses, foundations, nonprofits, government, and individuals, Best Beginnings:
Supports parents as a child's first teacher
Advocates for high quality, affordable, and accessible child care and early learning programs for all families who want them
Works to make early learning a priority for Alaskans
Early learning – it's everybody's business.
Join with us in this critical challenge to ensure our children have the opportunity to succeed in life and, in the process, build a healthy and thriving state. There's a role for every Alaskan. Find out what you can do >>
NEWS & EVENTS
Best Beginnings seeks development director
This part-time position develops, implements, and manages Best Beginnings fund development strategies and activities. View job description >>
Literacy Awards announced
Best Beginnings is proud to be one of four recipients of the 2009 Contribution to Literacy in Alaska Award (CLIA) issued by the Alaska Center for the Book. Best Beginnings was recognized for "bringing Alaskans together to ensure Alaska children begin school ready to succeed." The award will be presented at the Anchorage AEYC Conference Feb. 5, 2010.View 2009 winners >>
Here's the story of one Early Childhood Partnership in action -- Ketchikan's Early Childhood Leadership Coalition -- and the success of their recent Community Café. Read more >>
