About KidConnect

KidConnect was formed to help Arkansas's children receive the best possible start in life.

KidConnect will convene, partner in, and help lead the movement to create and implement a comprehensive, integrated, and coordinated system for Arkansas's children prenatal through age 5 and their families. It will promote, support, and optimize early childhood development.

Mission and Vision

Convene, partner in, support, and help lead the movement to create and implement a comprehensive, integrated, and coordinated system for Arkansas's children prenatal through 5 and their families. Promote, support, and optimize early childhood development. 

IMPACT E8 Core Values

Holistic Child Development

We are dedicated to the comprehensive well-being of each child, fostering their physical, emotional, social, and cognitive growth.

Community Collaboration

By uniting expertise and resources, we ensure holistic support for children, leading to optimal outcomes across all developmental domains.

Family and Stakeholder Involvement

We believe in creating open, supportive networks that empower families to play an active role in their child's development.

Local Community Focus

Our efforts are deeply rooted in the unique needs of Independence County, enabling us to craft solutions that foster unity and long-term success.

Why Early Investment Matters

Early childhood education matters because it lays a critical foundation for future learning, behavior, and health. Investing in high-quality early childhood programs, particularly from birth to age five, has significant long-term benefits for individuals and society, including increased cognitive and socio-emotional development, improved academic outcomes, and reduced societal costs.