Children Today relies on support from community members like you to deliver exceptional child development programs and vital support services for young children experiencing homelessness or who are involved in the foster care system. Your compassion provides stability, education, and hope during the most formative moments in a child's life. There are many meaningful ways you can make a difference.
In Fiscal Year 2023 - 2034 We...
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children from 50 households
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nutritious meals to our kids
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Connection & Belonging: Ava's Story
A few months ago, Ava, a recent Children Today graduate and current kindergartener, accompanied her mom to drop off her little sister Gia at preschool. During this visit, Ava felt sadness about leaving behind her former teachers and playmates, so her mom encouraged her to express those feelings through drawing. Later that day, Ava returned with the four beautiful canvases you see here.
Looking at Ava’s artwork, you can see fluffy clouds, butterflies and hearts, smiling faces and joined hands. Ava clearly drew a happy scene. What else can you see?
You wouldn’t know this unless you spent time here, but Ava’s artwork also captures loving details of the Children Today staff. In Ava’s artwork she captured the bright aprons worn daily by Zoraida, Fernanda’s cozy hoodie, Julia’s favorite hairstyle, and even drew matching outfits to represent our sisters on staff, Alexis and Jessica. Each figure Ava depicted was thoughtful and intentional, revealing to us the deep heartfelt connections she formed during her time here.
We are thankful for the beautiful gifts Ava has shared with us through her drawings. Through them we see Ava expressing the deep connections she has made with all the people who helped make up her day-to-day experience at Children Today. Their presence and care, still deeply rooted months after she has moved on to a new school, still shine through in Ava. To Ava, we are her people. She and her family are our people.
Ava’s drawings will always be a reminder of the experience we hope every child has at Children Today, or anywhere they go to be cared for. It’s a powerful reminder of what it feels like for a child to feel truly seen, supported, and surrounded by compassion in a place where they can feel safe to grow and thrive.
Ways to Give
Children Today offers several meaningful ways you can help create stability and hope for vulnerable children and their families.
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