Success by Six (SB6) is a nation-wide United Way framework used to build public-private partnerships with community leaders to mobilize early childhood efforts. SB6 works to ensure that all children are ready to succeed when they enter school. This core value is driving SB6 leaders in developing comprehensive action plans to address both short and long-term needs of children in our community, region, state and country.

Vision
With community support for all families, every child will enter kindergarten ready for success.

Mission
Mobilize the community to support families ensuring that all children are nurtured and ready for kindergarten.

Our Role

• SB6's role in the community is to fund early childhood programs and initiatives;
• build community awareness about early childhood issues and what can be done to increase school readiness;
• leverage resources;
• conduct assessments regarding children and families;
• influence systems on behalf of young children; and serve as a facilitator, broker, community problem-solver and leader in community efforts around early childhood.

Strategic Commitments

• Educate and support parents
  
• Enhance the system and awareness for early assessment of developmental concerns
  
• Strengthen and expand early childhood infrastructure
  
• Increase quality and access to early learning experiences

Strategic Plan:
Click here to see Greater Mankato Area United Way's Success by Six Strategic Plan for 2007-2010.This document highlights the strategic commitments that GMAUW's SB6 is working towards along with the core outcomes and strategies that are currently being worked on.

Strategic Approach to Success:
Click here to learn more about United Way of America's Success by Six: Strategic Approach to Success. This document highlights the recipe for success and the local programs and services working to ensure that all children are ready for school the first day of kindergarten.

Click here for information and resources for parents, providers, and early childhood professionals.

Success by Six Calendar
Click here to see our calendar that features learning and networking opportunities for parents, providers, and other community members.

Let's Dish and Do! Luncheons and Email list
Let's Dish and Do! Luncheons are quarterly networking and resource sharing opportunities that connect early childhood stakeholders and professionals throughout the region. Click here to learn more about how to stay connected and get updates on what is happening in early childhood.

United Way 2-1-1
This is your 24/7 community help line. Free, confidential information and referral service that provides connections to help, programs and services in your area. Multilingual services available. Dial 2-1-1 from your landline phone or call 1-800-543-7709 from your cell phone.

United Way's Volunteer Solutions
Getting involved in your community is a great way to role model what it means to LIVE UNITED to your child.
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Community Resource Guide Coming Soon!
Click here to see all fo the amazing programs and services available for parents, providers, and early childhood professionals.

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