Dedicated to working with parents and the community to provide children early care and education so they are successfully prepared for school. United Way of America’s Birth to Work Agenda states, "There is no work more urgent or important than our collective focus on improving the lives of children, youth and their families."

Spokane County United Way’s Success By 6 initiative brings this national agenda to a local level with a detailed action plan to improve the lives of children, youth and families in Spokane County. Since its inception in 1994, more than 400 local leaders have volunteered and participated in Success By 6 community projects.

If you have questions about any of the Success By 6 community projects, please contact us.

Find out how Success By 6 is helping to improve the quality of local childcare through accreditation!

Download a free booklet with information on helping your child learn and grow! Learn more here!

For more information and a detailed timeline on early brain development visit the Talaris Research Institute’s website.

The Earned Income Tax Credit is a federal tax credit that helps low to moderate income workers boost their income. By filing for the EITC, workers may owe less to the IRS at tax time or actually get money back even if they owe no taxes. Workers can claim part of the EITC in advance with their paychecks or receive the entire credit at tax time.

File for the EITC when you complete your federal taxes. Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) centers in your area offer free electronic tax preparation assistance, and volunteer staff members are available to answer your questions.