Blog - Root for Kids

Things to Do in the Summer with Kids in St. George

Posted on May 31, 2019June 18, 2019 by Tammy Reque

Summer is upon us and with it endless opportunities to have fun with the kids! It’s the season for swimming, traveling, camping, watching fireworks, going to the county fair, and so much more. Whether you are a local or planning to visit the red rock country, check out the best things to do with the …

My Root for Kids Story: Class of 2019

Posted on May 22, 2019June 10, 2019 by Tammy Reque

On May 20, 2019 we celebrated over 100 children graduating from Root for Kids programs. Kids aging out of the programs between January and July are invited for a Spring Graduation event organized by Root for Kids. This graduation, we asked the parents to share a little bit about their journey with Root for Kids …

2019 Utah Families Connect: Fit Kid Fair

Posted on April 25, 2019May 14, 2019 by Tammy Reque

Every year, Root for Kids joins all Parents as Teachers programs in Utah for the Utah Families Connect event. The theme this year at Root for Kids was developing healthy habits. Thus, staff prepared and served a healthy dinner, planned obstacle courses for the kids and offered parent/child yoga classes. About 50 families and 150 …

Free Spring Events in the St. George Area

Posted on April 1, 2019April 1, 2019 by Tammy Reque

Spring is finally here! It’s the perfect time to be outside with the family before it gets too hot. There are so many activities and events to choose from that it can be hard to keep track of all of them. To make planning easier for you, we rounded up our favorite free spring events …

New Partnership with U of U Physician Assistant Program

Posted on March 26, 2019March 26, 2019 by Tammy Reque

Since 2002, Root for Kids partners with the Dixie State University Dental Hygiene program to provide free oral health services to children and pregnant moms enrolled in Early Head Start and Parents as Teachers. This year we expanded that partnership to include The University of Utah Physician Assistant (PA) program! On March 22, 2019 they …

The Gift of Reading

Posted on March 8, 2019March 8, 2019 by Tammy Reque

One of the best gifts we can give kids is a love for reading and then nurture that love. Book ownership increases literacy rates, which positively impact a child’s health, learning skills, life expectancy, and lifetime income. Needless to say, children’s books can change lives. Our Early Head Start Literacy Program encourages enrolled parents to …