United Way Success By 6® is the nation’s largest network of early childhood coalitions, focused on improving school readiness through community change. In more than 350 communities or states, Success By 6® (SB6) coalitions are changing the way things work so young children can come to school ready to succeed.
Operating under local United Way organizations, SB6® coalitions are galvanizing business, government and non-profit leaders around early learning. For 16 years, SB6® coalitions have been raising awareness of the importance of early childhood development, increasing access to services, advocating for public policies and improving systems – budgets, laws and supports – to improve young children’s lives.

At the national level, United Way Success By 6® provides a strategic framework and support for local innovation. In the last 5 years, more than 500,000 children have benefited from SB6® early learning, child care, parent education, health, literacy and family resource center programs.

Success By 6 - Strategic Focus Areas. Click to enlarge.

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