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Support the Child Development Center

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At Families Forward, we believe every child deserves a strong start. Our Child Development Center provides a nurturing, high-quality learning environment that lays the foundation for lifelong success. Become a champion for childhood development in our community. 

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Your support helps us offer enriching programs, nutritious meals, safe facilities, and the loving support young children need to thrive. Whether you're a local business, individual, or organization, your partnership creates brighter futures for our children and our whole community.

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We have sponsorship opportunities starting at $50 per month. Thank you for your support!

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Bright Futures Scholarship

Full Scholarship- $1,000 per month ($12,000 annually)

The Need: Many families in our community fall into a challenging gap—earning too much to qualify for full assistance but not enough to afford quality childcare. Others qualify for assistance that covers only a portion of the actual costs of providing exceptional care.

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Your Impact: By sponsoring a child's early education, you're not just providing childcare—you're establishing the foundation for lifelong learning during the most critical developmental years. Research shows that high-quality early childhood education leads to higher graduation rates, increased lifetime earnings, and stronger communities.

Bright Futures Scholarship 

Half Scholarship- $500 per month
($6,000 annually)

The Need: Many families in our community fall into a challenging gap—earning too much to qualify for full assistance but not enough to afford quality childcare. Others qualify for assistance that covers only a portion of the actual costs of providing exceptional care.

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Your Impact: By sponsoring a child's early education, you're not just providing childcare—you're establishing the foundation for lifelong learning during the most critical developmental years. Research shows that high-quality early childhood education leads to higher graduation rates, increased lifetime earnings, and stronger communities.

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Classroom Enhancement

Multiple Opportunities - $210 per month ($2500 annually)

The Need: Excellence in early childhood education requires specialized learning materials, teacher resources, and enrichment activities that go beyond basic care. Funding constraints often limit our ability to provide the full range of materials that support optimal development.

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Your Impact: By sponsoring a classroom, you'll directly enhance the learning environment for up to 14 children. Your investment allows us to purchase high-quality developmental materials, implement specialized curriculum components, and provide our teachers with the resources they need to create exceptional learning experiences.

Bottles & Bottoms Club

Multiple Opportunities - $50 per month

The Need: We understand that diapers and formula are among the most essential—and most expensive—items for families with young children. That’s why, although we as parents to provide them, we always have these items onhand for the children in our care. 

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Your Impact: By contributing monthly, you will help alleviate the financial burden Families Forward undertakes to keep our shelves well stocked so our parents can focus on building futures. 

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Families Forward

Main office

3001 Grand Ave.

Des Moines, IA 50312

515-244-9748

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Bidwell Pantry & Child Development Center

1203 Hartford Ave.

Des Moines, IA 50315

515-244-6251 (Main)

515-989-8413 (Pantry)

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©2023 Families Forward.

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Created by Violet Clover Consulting.

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