Ferst Foundation for Childhood Literacy

 

Literacy in Georgia

1 in 5 of our children lives in poverty

Approximately 61 percent of low-income
families do not have a single piece of
reading material suitable for a child

A third of our children come to school
unprepared to learn

Only 29% of Georgia 4th graders read
at or above proficiency

We have the nations third highest rate
of high school dropouts

One in four adults in Georgia operates
at a low literacy level

Illiteracy and low literate workers
cost Atlanta $2.6 billion and Georgia
businesses $7 billion each year

Several states plan how many jail
cells they will build in the future by
how many children are not reading on
grade level by third grade 

With your help, this can change…

 

 

There are several ways in which you can participate and get involved with the Ferst Foundation for Childhood Literacy! 

1) Start the Program in Your Community

We are always looking for help to spread the word about our program and getting the program set up in new communities in Georgia.  If you want to bring the program to your county, please click here.  After you've had a chance to review the information from the "click here" link, please contact us at info@ferstfoundation.org or call toll-free 1-888-565-0177 with any questions. 

2) CAT Resources for Participating Communities

CAT members please click here for information to create your CAT manual. Download and print this information to place in a 3-ring binder divided into public relations, fundraising, registration and CAT development sections. New information is added often.


 


3) Students Can Get Involved Too

Students have always been great volunteers for us as well!  So in response we have now set up a new initiative Ferst Foundation's League of Extraordinary Students for middle school, high school and college students.  Click here to learn more and to enroll!

4) Volunteer

If you are interested in volunteering your time and skills, both the local community action teams and us here at the foundation in Madison, GA are always looking for assistance!  This program would not be in existence if not for the help of volunteers such as yourself!  
  • Please contact the community action team leader in your community (click here).  Each community has different needs and they can best tell you what they need help with.                                         
  • Click here for a list of what we need help with here at Ferst Foundation for Childhood Literacy.  If you can help us out with any of these items, please contact us at info@ferstfoundation.org and we will put you in touch with our Volunteer Coordinator. 

 


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