Taking steps to build resiliency | Letter

Published 1:22 pm Thursday, May 16, 2013

Research shows that prevention and early intervention are the best medicine. When we reach children early, we reclaim for them years of health and happiness, and increase the likelihood that they will grow to be responsible, caring citizens.

The PIP (Primary Intervention Program) at Orcas Elementary School helps to promote young children’s success by assisting them in discovering their personal strengths and enhancing their self-esteem.  PIP has become a mainstay within our school for the past twenty years and continues to assist up to 25 percent of children in the primary grades. United Way of San Juan County has also become a mainstay in providing funds to help PIP continue to help kids.  Last year, the program served over 25 children with year-end results showing positive and measurable growth in their academics and social success.

Children who experience early school success are more committed to education, more resilient to difficulties, more empowered to overcome challenges and to make healthy lifestyle choices.

Your donations to United Way are making a difference in the lives of many children. Thank you.

Margie Sabine

Primary Intervention Program