William Byrd Community House Employee Directory

Primary and Secondary EducationVirginia, United States11-50 Employees

Purpose WBCH—Growing Richmond’s kids: smart, strong, self-confident. Ready for school. Ready for life. Mission We provide high quality educational, developmental and nutritional programs to children in the City of Richmond so they are academically, socially and emotionally prepared to succeed in school and in life. Vision We know that healthy children who are reading at grade level when they enter third grade are more likely to succeed in school and go on to become productive, contributing members of their communities. It is our vision to create an environment for Richmond’s children where reading is always an adventure, healthy eating is a way of life, and the child’s family is an integral part of the education process. CHILDREN’S SERVICES / EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION WBCH Early Childhood preschool Head Start preschool Extended Day program for preschool age children Summer Camp for ages 3-12 Grace Arents Library & Educational Center including: library, computers, lectures, meeting space On-site social worker providing support to families with children enrolled at WBCH Byrd House Market—weekly farmers market accepting SNAP benefits Byrd House Farmlet—urban production farm supplying fresh produce to families with children enrolled at WBCH Grace Arents Community Garden—14 plots for rental by individuals or families; 3 teaching beds for William Byrd children

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