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.