School Readiness (Friends)
This program is available in Jackson and Hillsdale Counties.
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Overview
School Readiness is a preschool program designed to meet the needs of 4-year-old children and their families. School Readiness (FRIENDS) allows children to develop socially and academically before entering kindergarten.
Who Is Eligible?
Four year old children and their families.
Additional Program Information
School Readiness helps 4-year-olds get a jump start on the classroom experience by:
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- Enhancing self-esteem
- Building social skills
- Developing academic skills
- Giving parents the opportunity to participate in their children's early education
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Transportation is provided to children, within cooperating school districts, to provide service to rural out-county areas.
Parents and community members are a vital part of the School Readiness (FRIENDS) program! Please call us with your ideas and contributions.
Children who have completed FRIENDS have had a successful first school experience, are excited about learning, are confident in their own abilities and are ready to succeed!!
For more information email mdeluca@caajlh.org in Jackson County or email mvanlerberg@caajlh.org in Hillsdale County. You may also call the Jackson CAA office at 517-784-4800 or 800-491-0004 and the Hillsdale office at 517-437-3346 or 800-750-9300.
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