Youth Opportunity

Helping young people realize their full potential.

Every young person deserves the opportunity to thrive. With support of donors, we empower youth to reach their full potential by expanding educational opportunities and breaking down barriers to prepare them for success in school and life.

Only 39% of economically disadvantaged Denton County third graders are reading at grade level.

Texas Education Agency TAPR

15 consecutive years the number of economically disadvantaged students in Denton County has increased

Texas Education Agency TAPR

Picture of children sitting on a rug with a statisic that says "From March 2020 to September 2021 Denton County-Based Childcare Capacity dropped 24.5 percent."

Texas Workforce Commission

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THROUGH COMMUNITY INVESTMENTS AND COLLABORATIVE PROGRAMS, WE

 

  • Assess our community's unique challenges in education with a focus on academic support and increased student engagement to improve academic performance and graduation rates.
  • Fund and amplify the efforts of effective educational, childcare, and literacy programs to support parents, caregivers, and communities creating early learning opportunities for children.
  • Leverage donations from individuals and corporations with local, state, and federal grants to identify and address gaps facing Denton County students of all ages and their families so they can succeed in school, work, and life.

DATCU CEO Glen McKenzie reads to elementary students

EARLY CHILDHOOD LITERACY

We’re focused on closing literacy opportunity gaps through targeted initiatives that mobilize volunteers and provide equitable access to literacy resources, guidance, and educational interventions.

Kids running into school

BACK-TO-SCHOOL

Back-to-school season can make it difficult for low-income households to prepare for the upcoming school year. Our collaboration with a network of nonprofits, school districts, area businesses and civic groups ensures that every student is equipped with the necessary resources to succeed academically. 

Childcare Resources

EARLY CHILDHOOD RESOURCES

Learn more about the various resources for parents and childcare providers in Denton County. 

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United Way of Denton County funded agencies working in this area include:

 

 

Denton Christian Preschool logo     CISNT logo               Girl Scouts of NE TX

 

See a complete list of agencies supported by donations to United Way of Denton County>