Nurturing Strong Beginnings. Root for Kids (previously known as The Learning Center for Families) is a private, non profit health, social service and school readiness agency.  Our programs serve families in Washington County, Utah and the Arizona Strip. Early Head Start, Early Intervention and Parent As Teachers programs are based on eligibility and are provided at no cost to the family.

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Root for Kids

Root for Kids' headquarters in St. George, UT, United States

Suzanne Leonelli

Malynne Clayburn

Brianna Rosia

Raquel Adams Cox

Greg Eberhard

The Support Services team at Root for Kids is dedicated to enhancing the well-being of families by providing comprehensive resources and individualized interventions. This multidisciplinary team, which includes specialists in family support, development, occupational therapy, and speech-language pathology, collaborates to ensure families receive the necessary support for early childhood development, health services, and educational readiness. Their work is essential in fostering strong beginnings for children and promoting holistic family growth in the community.

Support Services

The Finance and Administration team at Root for Kids is responsible for managing the organization's financial operations and ensuring fiscal accountability. This includes budgeting, financial reporting, and compliance, as well as overseeing human resources functions to support the organization's mission. By optimizing resources, the team plays a vital role in sustaining programs that nurture the development of families in the community.

Finance and Administration

The Leadership Team at Root for Kids is responsible for setting the strategic direction and overseeing the overall operations of the organization. This team, consisting of the CEO, Chief Financial Officer, and Chief Development Officer, collaborates to ensure financial sustainability, program effectiveness, and community engagement, all aimed at fostering healthy development and educational readiness for families in Washington County and the Arizona Strip.

Root for Kids

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Support Services

Finance and Administration

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Root for Kids

Org chart

Teams

Support Services

Finance and Administration

Leadership Team

Offices

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