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A STEPPING STONE FOUNDATION

AZ · EIN 742567068 · $502K rev · operational · www.asteppingstone.org
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A Stepping Stone Foundation operates the LEAF program, a two-generation education model in Arizona. It provides high-quality preschool for children and adult education for parents, including English, GED, or high school diploma preparation, along with parenting workshops. The program partners with local public school districts to serve families in high-need communities.

activities · 2

what they do

direct service · 2
  • Child Development Assessment
    Tracks children's developmental progress using the Teaching Strategies GOLD assessment system as part of the early childhood education program.
  • Early Childhood and Family Education Program Child Care & Early Learning Programs
    Provides high-quality preschool education for children alongside comprehensive adult education and family support services, including English language, GED, and high school diploma preparation, parenting workshops, monthly home visits, shared family learning activities, and childcare for younger siblings. Parents are required to commit to at least 12 hours of adult education and 8 hours of classroom participation and parenting workshops monthly, while children attend preschool at least 16 hours per week.
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named programs · 1

what they call their work

LEAF (Literacy Elevates Arizona Families)
A two-generation education program providing daily preschool for children and adult education (English, GED, high school diploma) for parents, along with parenting workshops, home visits, and shared family learning activities.
relationships · 3

who they work with

  • Isaac School District Partner — Partners to deliver the LEAF program, hosting the program on school campuses, providing meals for preschoolers, and helping deliver adult education and site-level support.
  • Literacy Volunteers of America Partner — Oversees adult learning goals and progress for the LEAF program.
  • Synergy Public School Partner — Partners to deliver the LEAF program, hosting the program on school campuses, providing meals for preschoolers, and helping deliver adult education and site-level support.