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Young Children
Young Children: Priority One is the ongoing service program of Kiwanis International, addressing the needs of children prenatal through age five. All clubs are urged to carry out at least two projects each year—one addressing a local children's need and one supporting the Worldwide Service Project to eliminate iodine deficiency disorders. Projects to help young children may address:Maternal and Infant Health - Projects include immunizations, lead-poisoning prevention, and educating future mothers about the dangers of smoking or drinking while pregnant. Child Care and Development - Clubs can support projects like literacy development and Reading Is Fundamental, support of child care and Head Start centers, playground improvement or construction, educational play, and inter generational programs. Parent Education and Support - This includes parenting fairs and education programs, prevention of shaken baby syndrome, play day programs, and support of Parents Anonymous.Safety and Pediatric Trauma - Projects range from support of pediatric trauma centers and Children's Miracle Network hospitals to distribution of the home-safety checklists and prevention of scald burns. Kiwanis International supports clubs developing projects with instructional materials and award programs Service Project Ideas - The Project Idea List summarizes more than 50 possible projects. Service bulletins give detailed instructions on specific projects, including helping a Head Start center, starting a parenting fair, and supporting a Children's Miracle Network hospital. Instructions on Committee Operations - Tells the committee chairperson how to lead the committee through needs analysis, project selection, implementation, and evaluation. Collaboration - The tip sheet provides advice on forming relationships with other organizations. A list of Priority One Advisory Council members shows the national organizations that have agreed to cooperate with Kiwanis to help children. Many of these organizations have local contacts with which local clubs can work. Awards
Kiwanis International provides three Young Children: Priority One award banner patches: |
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