Soar in 4 Community Impact
The earliest investments yield the greatest results.
Be a part of the solution to support early learning families.
Soar in 4 is not funded by tax dollars or the Manatee County School District. It is funded by philanthropic and community donations. The Soar in 4 program creates positive behavioral changes in a parent’s interaction with their children.
2023 Impact by the Numbers
Soar in 4 engaged Results 1st to conduct a third-party result verification.
The Results 1st Framework is the culmination of a series of workshops, interviews with program participants, and the prototyping of new approaches and learning.
Children and Family Members Attended a Soar in 4 Event
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Families applied for a Manatee County Library Card
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Families reported using new learning strategies
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Clients connected with a Community Resource Partner
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Families engaged with Soar in 4 Take-Home Activities
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Families found the Soar in 4 Events to be helpful with their child’s learning
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Participants Results
Participants noticed a difference in how they interacted with their child at home by using the Soar in 4 materials and activities.
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Families are reading more at home with the books they received at the Soar in 4 events.
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Children are initiating literacy activities by bringing the books to the parents and asking to read.
Partner Results
Partners stated they have found benefit from participating in the Soar in 4 events and plan to continue. They have been able to market their program to families they normally wouldn't be in contact with at their locations.
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Partners stated that they have enhanced or strengthened their existing literacy component since participating in the Soar in 4 events.
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In their own words
“So much learning and the kids really like using the activities at home. We play with the resources for months after.”
– Cathy M.
“We often have great interactions with families.”
–40 Carrots
“This is an opportunity to enjoy learning and adventure in the museum.”
– Amanda Q.
“Really helpful to create deeper engagement with families we wouldn’t normally connect with.”
–Manatee County Ag Museum
“This event has made a big difference in my life. It is a special time with my son.”
– Alex G.
