Samuel N. & Mary Castle Foundation - Early Learning Program Grant

Geographic Scope: Hawaii

Focus Areas:

• Early childhood education
• Early learning program enhancement
• Parent and child development
• Hawaiian culture-based curriculum
• Educational resource development

Foundation Mission:
Committed to improving the lives of Hawaii's children and families by improving early education.

Grant Purpose:
To strengthen and enhance early learning programs to ensure continued academic growth and development for young children (keiki).

Program Focus:

• Development and creation of new learning resources and materials
• Support for keiki and parents
• Multi-generational approaches to learning
• Building parent skills and abilities to support child development
• Hawaiian culture-based curriculum implementation
• Curriculum characterized as relevant, rigorous, fun, and grounded in strong relationships
• Virtual learning and alternative teaching methods support

Target Population:

• Families with young children
• Native Hawaiian communities

Contact Information:

• INPEACE Administrative Office
• 91-1010 Shangrila Street, Suite 306
• Kapolei, Hawaii 96707
• Phone: (808) 693-7222
• Fax: (808) 693-7221