Our Mission
ReadyKids promotes kids’ well-being through counseling, family support, and early learning opportunities.
Our Vision
Every child is learning, healthy, and safe
We Believe
Every child and their family should have access to the resources and supports they need regardless of their financial circumstances.
What does it mean for a kid to be ready?
What keeps kids from being ready?
Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) Divert Kids from the Road to Readiness
Opportunity Gaps
- Limited preschool or enrichment experiences
- Caregiver preparedness
- Limited resources for education, healthcare, transportation, and housing
Trauma
- Abuse, neglect, or exposure to domestic violence
- Stress brought on by poverty or resettlement
- Unsafe neighborhoods
- Systemic barriers
Social Factors
- Child or adult mental health issues, substance abuse, or developmental delays
- Incarceration or other family separation
- Family crisis
- Isolation
Where do you get referrals?
- Schools
- Friends & family
- Self
- ReadyKids staff
- Department of Social Services
- Mental Health Professionals
Where does ReadyKids work?
- ReadyKids generally delivers programs to participants in the central Virginia region.
- Charlottesville City, Albemarle County, Nelson County, Louisa County, Fluvanna County, Buckingham County, and Greene County
- We work to prevent and treat Adverse Childhood Experiences with participants in homes, schools, neighborhoods, community centers, early education centers and here in the office! As much as we can, we try to go where kids are.
