It's all about the kids
When you invest in EKZ Resources, you are investing in children who deserve another chance, educators who need practical support, and families who simply want their children to thrive.
Together, we can reduce preschool suspensions and expulsions, strengthen classrooms, and create brighter futures for children across our communities.
Please consider making a tax-deductible donation today. If you would like to learn more about our work or discuss partnership opportunities, we would welcome the opportunity to meet with you.
Thank you for believing that every child deserves the opportunity to learn, grow, and succeed.
Making a Difference
Early Explorer Sponsor
Growing Connections Sponsor
Growing Connections Sponsor
Your support helps provide:
- Social-emotional support materials for children
- Behavioral support tools for classrooms
Sponsor Recognition Includes:
- Name listed on campaign
- Social media recognition post
- Recognition on EKZ Resources website
Growing Connections Sponsor
Growing Connections Sponsor
Growing Connections Sponsor
Your support helps provide:
- Direct intervention services for 1 child
- Staff consultation and classroom behavioral support
- Parent coaching and family stabilization resources
- Prevention support that reduces suspension and expulsion risk
Sponsor Recognition Includes:
- All Early Explorer Sponsor benefits
- Business logo featured on campaign materials
- Spotlight recognition on EKZ Resources social media
- Opportunity to provide promotional items/materials at events
Thriving Child Sponsor
Transforming Futures Sponsor
Transforming Futures Sponsor
Your support helps provide:
- Direct Rapid Response Team intervention for up to 5 children
- Staff consultation and classroom behavioral support
- Parent coaching and family stabilization resources
- Prevention support that reduces suspension and expulsion risk
- Expanded Rapid Response Team outreach
Sponsor Recognition Includes:
- All Growing Connection Sponsor benefits
- Premier logo placement on campaign materials
- Featured sponsor story/highlight
- Invitation to visit/program impact presentation
- Recognition as a lead community partner for the summer campaign and events
Transforming Futures Sponsor
Transforming Futures Sponsor
Transforming Futures Sponsor
Your support helps provide:
- Direct Rapid Response Team intervention services for up to 10 children
- Intensive classroom consultation and behavioral support across multiple early learning programs
- Parent coaching and family stabilization resources
- Prevention support that reduces suspension and expulsion risk
- Professional development and training for educators
- Expansion of Rapid Response Team services into additional communities
- Development of new resources and tools for families and early childhood professionals
- Program sustainability to ensure children receive support when they need it most
Sponsor Recognition Includes:
- All Thriving Child Sponsor benefits
- Exclusive recognition as a Transforming Futures Sponsor
- Top-tier logo placement on all campaign, golf outing & fundraising materials
- Featured recognition at the golf outing and summer fundraising events
- Dedicated sponsor spotlight on EKZ Resources website & social media
- Recognition in newsletters & donor communications throughout the year
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Every child deserves the opportunity to succeed in an early learning environment where they feel safe, supported, and included.
Unfortunately, many young children with behavioral, developmental, or social-emotional challenges are at risk of being suspended or expelled from preschool before they even begin kindergarten.
Since Our Launch, We Have:
● Supported 115 children experiencing significant behavioral challenges.
● Helped prevent preschool expulsion for 96 children.
● Partnered with more than 50 early childhood centers across Southwestern Pennsylvania.
● Provided support in 37 classrooms and delivered professional development to educators throughout the
region.
Our approach is simple but powerful: intervene early, support the adults, and keep children connected to learning.
Research Shows
Early suspensions and expulsions predict later academic failure, dropout, and even incarceration. This is often called the "PRESCHOOL-TO-PRISON PIPELINE". At EKZ Resources, we are dedicated to stopping this pipeline and ensuring kids get an education that will set them up for a successful future.
Donate Today
Your donation can help kids to get the lasting support they need. Help us support educators and childcare providers to ensure our kids a fulfilling future.
Learn More About Us...
Since January 2024, the Rapid Response Team (formerly Rapid Response Team under the Preschool Development Grant through Engage Kidz LLC) has supported Early Childhood Centers in Washington, Westmoreland, Fayette, and Greene Counties.
The RRT helps to strengthen early childhood centers by RESPONDING QUICKLY to behavioral challenges, including those with autism, developmental delays, or other needs who face long waitlists for services.
A therapist sees a child within 1–2 weeks, providing short-term (1–3 months) positive behavior supports and classroom management strategies.
Our team of therapists coach and train teachers, supports families, and collaborates across the child’s team.
The RRT offers free expert support to keep kids in care and empower educators to feel more confident.
WE PROVIDE:
- Coaching for teachers and staff
- Immediate help for children 0-5
- Short-term support while waiting for services
- Classroom management
- Workshops for centers and families
- Reflective consultation
