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
Position Opening
Best Beginnings is seeking a full-time Partnerships Manager to develop and support Best Beginnings early childhood partnerships – a growing statewide network of locally-based partnerships working collaboratively to improve early childhood services across Alaska. View job description >>
Imagination Library arrives in 12 more communities
With a recent round of grants funded by the Rasmuson Foundation, Best Beginnings is now helping 48 Alaska communities bring books and family programs to their children. View Alaska’s Imagination Libraries >>
An additional 45 age-appropriate activities for children from birth to age 5 are now available. These fun, brain-building activities for babies, for toddlers, and for preschoolers are simple and free or low-cost.
