Strong Start® Charitable Organization is proud to partner with the Hastings and Prince Edward District School Board (HPEDSB) to bring its proven Letters, Sounds and Words™ program to schools across the region. Grounded in the … Continued
Huron and Perth Counties – Strong Start® Charitable Organization is pleased to announce a new partnership with the Avon Maitland District School Board (AMDSB), bringing its evidence-based Letters, Sounds and Words™ program to schools across … Continued
At Strong Start, we see the impact of early literacy support every day. That difference was beautifully illustrated in a recent Haldimand Press article, which highlights the stories of a volunteer and a parent who … Continued
Literacy support takes a village — and in London, that village includes educators, parents, and a growing number of volunteers. A recent London Free Press article captures how our Letters, Sounds and Words™ program is … Continued
Strong Start® Charitable Organization is proud to announce a new partnership with the London District Catholic School Board (LDCSB) to deliver the Letters, Sounds and Words™ program to schools across the district. This collaboration will … Continued
By Helen Kelch, Strong Start Regional Program Co-ordinator, Ontario West I still remember the day I met Ron Bailey. It was my first week as Regional Program Co-ordinator for Ontario West at Strong Start® Charitable … Continued
Letters, Sounds and Words™ Program Summary Overall, 94% of the children made considerable, excellent or outstanding gains. Enrollment 3,277 children were enrolled in the fall and spring rounds. The program is designed as a 10-week … Continued
Summary of 2024-2025 Results The program was offered in 4 different regions in Ontario and welcomed our first out-of-province Program Partner 61 programs in total were delivered 562 families participated in the Baby Connections 576 … Continued
Summary of 2023-2024 Results The program was offered in 6 different regions in Ontario and welcomed 4 new Program Partners 67 programs in total were delivered 683 families participated in the Baby Connections 698 babies … Continued
Summary of 2025 Results The program was offered in 19 sites (21 programs) across Waterloo Region. In total, 420 children were enrolled in the 2025 program. 370 children completed the full program. The program supported … Continued
