MEDIA & PUBLICATIONS
Organization Highlights
Research has shown that a child’s earliest years, from prenatal development through thirty-six months, furnish a window of opportunity for enriching children’s development that can provide life-long positive outcomes. Whether families are experiencing challenges such as a developmental delay or disability, poor health, poverty, or a less than optimal home environment, Root for Kids has amazing programs in place to assist them.
Since 1993, Root for Kids (then The Learning Center for Families) has provided over 15,000 families in Washington County and the Arizona strip with the extra support they need. With the investment from the community and donors, last year Root for Kids was able to expand its services and help more families than ever before. Through our programs, we strive to ensure that every child in our community has the skills they need to excel in school and in life.
1,315
Children Served
We provide services to children across 5 different programs
9,870
Home Visits
Families enrolled in our programs receive monthly or bi-monthly visits
14,719
Home Visit Hours
Each home visit lasts at least 1 hour and is catered to the needs of the families
289
Kids Graduated
When kids turn 3 and are ready for pre-school, they graduate from some RFK programs
43
Pregnant Women
We served 43 pregnant women between Early Head Start and Parents as Teachers
Brochures and Rack Cards
- Root for Kids Brochure | Español
- Early Head Start Rack Card | Español
- Early Intervention Rack Card | Español
- Parents as Teachers Rack Card | Español
- Family Support Coordination Rack Card | Español
To apply for services, please submit a referral form
Media Articles
Root for Kids receives generous $15,000 donation from Boulevard Home
St. George News | February 22, 2023
Kindermusik studio for child development opens in Southern Utah
St. George News | June 4, 2020
New beginnings: The Learning Center for Families celebrates 25 years with first gala, new identity
St. George News | September 23, 2018
The Learning Center for Families partners with Utah Food Bank to help hungry clients
St. George Daily Spectrum | August 6, 2018
Learning Center for Families serves as food pantry site for Utah Food Bank
The Independent | August 4, 2018
Past of sexual abuse, poverty doesn’t define CEO of The Learning Center for Families
St. George News | July 8, 2018
Chamber luncheon to focus on The Learning Center for Families
St. George News | October 29, 2017
‘Caterpillar Clubhouse’ grand opening celebrates early childhood, families
St. George News | May 25, 2017
LDS young men make ‘sensory pathway’ for kids at The Learning Center
St. George News | September 27, 2015
Chamber luncheon to focus on The Learning Center for Families
St. George News | October 29, 2017
‘Caterpillar Clubhouse’ grand opening celebrates early childhood, families
St. George News | May 25, 2017
LDS young men make ‘sensory pathway’ for kids at The Learning Center
St. George News | September 27, 2015
Debbie Justice retires; Learning Center for Families announces new executive director
St. George News | July 23, 2015
TLC names director to succeed its founder Debbie Justice
St. George Daily Spectrum | July 22, 2015
St. George Kindermusik program honored by Kindermusik International
The Independent | July 5, 2015
Southern Utah families find Justice at TLC
The Spectrum | June 27, 2015
Sensory Garden at All Abilities Park to be named after TLCs Debbie Justice
The Independent | May 24, 2015
Dental Hygiene clinic provides a little ‘TLC’ for families in need
St. George News | February 27, 2015
