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Best Start Wilmington

Best Start Wilmington (BSW) is a First 5 LA initiative working to develop healthier communities for children prenatal to age 5 and their families.

What We Do

In collaboration with The Nonprofit Partnership, Best Start Wilmington brings together parents, and other stakeholders to improve policies and resources through advocacy and systems change approaches.
Best Start Wilmington also provides resources, skill-building and leadership training opportunities to help the community achieve its goals and ensure that children are safer, healthier, and ready to learn.

Our Purpose

Best Start Wilmington brings together local resident leaders and community-based organizations committed to establishing a healthy foundation for children in the community. Driven by building neighborhood awareness and advocating for policy changes in its priority areas. 

Our Priorities

All Best Start Communities have priorities that make up their Community Change Agenda. Our work focuses on our Priority Areas of:

Safety

Reduce crime and safety concerns on our streets for children 0–5 years of age and their families. 

Affordable Housing

Increase access to affordable housing for children 0-5 years of age and their families.

Capacity Building

Increase employability among parents and caregivers of children 0-5 years of age to address intergenerational poverty. 

Resources for All

Expand availability of and access to local programs and services for children 0- 5 years of age and their families centered on community strengths and needs.

Mission

Best Start Wilmington supports children and families by working together as a community to ensure children are safe, healthy, and ready to learn, residents have access to quality services and opportunities, and everyone is valued and respected.

Vision

Best Start Wilmington strengthens families and organizations to provide a healthy foundation for children in our community.

Our Staff

Providence Team: Local Support Network (LSN)

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