The Early Learning Partnership of York County raised the money to purchase and distribute 20,318 books last year to preschool children during their pediatric well visits through Reach Out and Read. Many families say they are grateful for a new book to enjoy together,...
Fort Mill pediatrician Dr. Ebele Orazulike explored the world by reading books as a child long before she began to travel. Orzulike, who grew up in Nigeria and came to the United States in 2006 to complete her residency after studying and training in Europe, enjoys...
Many families spend hours in laundromats each week washing clothing and bedding, and children often have to tag along. For kids, that time can be really boring. The Early Learning Partnership of York County wants to help make that a fun and enjoyable experience. ELP...
Damon and Krystal Ward have been teaching their twin daughters to love reading since they were newborns in the hospital. The couple began reading to the twins, Amelie and Bryn, during a four-month hospital stay in Charlotte after they were born. Now that the girls...
Diversity, equity, equality and economic mobility were issues explored during a recent virtual leadership retreat for the executive committee, board members and staff of the Early Learning Partnership of York County. Facilitators Russell and Sheryl Booker, both...
Child advocates Dick and Jan McCoy have devoted their careers to advising parents and treating children. They know the critical importance of the early years of a child’s life. When the pediatric physicians retired after 20 years in Rock Hill, they chose to continue...
