The “Ready, Set, Grow!” (RSG) program is a child care accreditation program run by the University of Memphis. The RSG program evaluates programs using standards set by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC).
Porter-Leath has taken action to support healthy eating habits in Shelby County’s young children with their ”Spoonfuls” program.
While breastfeeding has been widely cited as the best practice for feeding babies, some mothers may not have this option due to post-partum depression, inability to produce milk, lack of
The health and well-being of children, and infants especially, are in large part determined by whether or not the child is receiving proper nutrition. The nutritional needs of babies are much different than those of adults, but they are fairly easy for informed parents to meet.
Healthy marriages lead to healthy families, and healthy families are the foundation of a healthy, vibrant community. But, many families in Memphis face stressors such as poverty, unemployment and single parenthood.
