Young Children Priority One (YCPO) is an ongoing community service program of Kiwanis International that addresses the needs of early childhood (pregnancy to age five). All clubs are encouraged to carry out at least two YCPO projects per calendar year, though many clubs are able to do more.
What are the FOCUS points of YCPO?
Safety & pediatric trauma
Maternal & Child Health
Child care & development
Parent education & support
How did it begin?
From 1990-1991, Dr. Wil Blechman served as the President of Kiwanis International. Dr. Wil spent his life dedicated to medicine, but Rachel Blechman, his amazing wife, influenced and fueled Dr. Wil’s passion for early childhood. Rachel’s college background and ongoing interest in early child development inspired Dr. Wil to craft and ignite a new worldwide program focusing on these critical years. This initiative is called Young Children Priority One!
Why early childhood development matters?
The early emotional, physical, and social development of young children directly affects their overall growth and will ultimately become an influential factor in the adult they become. This alone makes it extremely critical to invest time, energy, and resources in order to encourage young children and develop successful future leaders.
For questions or more information contact on Young Children Priority One committee via the Contact Us Form.
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Young Children Priority One
What is Young Children Priority One?
Young Children Priority One (YCPO) is an ongoing community service program of Kiwanis International that addresses the needs of early childhood (pregnancy to age five). All clubs are encouraged to carry out at least two YCPO projects per calendar year, though many clubs are able to do more.
What are the FOCUS points of YCPO?
How did it begin?
From 1990-1991, Dr. Wil Blechman served as the President of Kiwanis International. Dr. Wil spent his life dedicated to medicine, but Rachel Blechman, his amazing wife, influenced and fueled Dr. Wil’s passion for early childhood. Rachel’s college background and ongoing interest in early child development inspired Dr. Wil to craft and ignite a new worldwide program focusing on these critical years. This initiative is called Young Children Priority One!
Why early childhood development matters?
The early emotional, physical, and social development of young children directly affects their overall growth and will ultimately become an influential factor in the adult they become. This alone makes it extremely critical to invest time, energy, and resources in order to encourage young children and develop successful future leaders.
For questions or more information contact on Young Children Priority One committee via the Contact Us Form.
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