10/05/2026
We’re happy to share that we are starting our second year of the HIPPY and SMART programs at KEYS!
During our first year, 16 families and 18 children participated in the programs, and we are excited to continue building on this work.
HIPPY and SMART are free home-visiting early learning programs for parents with children ages 2–5. The programs recognize parents as their children’s first and most important teachers and give them practical tools, activities, and support to help their children learn and grow at home. The program also supports the parents to be the primary cultivators of their children’s physical, cognitive, emotional, and social growth
Through weekly home visits, families receive learning materials and activities that parents can use with their children at home. Families also receive children’s books and take part in monthly enrichment opportunities, including seminars and workshops, nature- and land-based learning activities, and trips to cultural and historical sites.
The programs help children build important early learning skills such as reading, counting, and problem-solving while preparing them for school success. They also support parents in building confidence, strengthening relationships with their children, connecting with community resources, and communicating with teachers and schools.
As we begin our second year, we look forward to continuing to offer culturally applicable parenting and child development education, cultural and Indigenous learning opportunities, community connections, and experiential and nature-based learning.
We’re excited for another year of learning, connection, and growth with our HIPPY and SMART families!
