FAQ: Carl Angus DeSantis Foundation Grant to Achievement Centers for Children & Families

What is the main purpose of the grant from the Carl Angus DeSantis Foundation?

The $365,000 grant supports Achievement Centers for Children & Families’ nationally accredited Early Learning Program, helping to sustain and strengthen early childhood education for underserved families in southern Palm Beach County.

How many children does the Early Learning Program serve and what ages?

The Early Learning Program serves up to 109 children ages 1 to 5 at the Nancy K. Hurd campus in Delray Beach, delivering more than 2,485 service hours annually.

What specific benefits does this grant provide to the Achievement Centers?

The grant lifts financial burdens, allows continued delivery of full-day, year-round care, enables program innovation and long-term sustainability, and creates positive ripple effects across afterschool programs, teen initiatives, and family support services.

Who is the CEO of Achievement Centers for Children & Families and what did she say about the grant?

Stephanie Seibel is the CEO, who stated that the grant is ‘more than just funding’ and represents ‘a vote of confidence in our mission and in the future of our community’s youngest learners.’

What makes the Early Learning Program particularly important for the community it serves?

The program serves families with an average household income of just $24,592, primarily working single-parent households facing systemic barriers like poverty, trauma, and limited access to quality education.

What are the key features of the Early Learning Program’s educational approach?

The program focuses on six essential developmental domains, maintains low teacher-to-child ratios, employs 22 full-time highly credentialed educators, and ensures children are kindergarten-ready while providing over 47,000 meals annually.

Where is the Early Learning Program located and what other locations does Achievement Centers operate?

The Early Learning Program is located at the Nancy K. Hurd campus in Delray Beach, with Achievement Centers also operating at Village Academy and Pine Grove Elementary locations in Delray Beach.

How can someone get more information about Achievement Centers for Children & Families?

For more information, call (561) 266-0003 or visit www.achievementcentersFL.org.

What other programs does Achievement Centers for Children & Families offer beyond early learning?

The organization offers After School, Teen, and Summer Camp programs, along with Family Support services that benefit the community by stabilizing families in crisis and supporting child development.

How many children and families does Achievement Centers serve annually?

Achievement Centers serves more than 760 children and their families each year through its various programs and services.