Our Vision
Cherish Every Child envisions a Springfield where every child is embraced and every child is cherished. Where the family is recognized as the most powerful environmental influence on children's development and their success in school and in life. Where all children are members of a diverse community that is committed to helping every child reach his or her full potential and to helping every family support their children within strong neighborhoods.
Where every child has the love of a caring adult and has access to the support s/he needs. Where every child is guaranteed freedom from harm and hope for a promising future. Where everyone who touch children's lives have the financial resources, education, skills and commitment necessary to meet that child's needs.
Our Mission
Simply stated, the goal of the initiative is to ensure that every child in Springfield is healthy and ready to succeed when s/he enters kindergarten. We will measure our success as a community in terms of School Readiness Indicators (link) for all of Springfield's children.
