Urban Child Institute

The education of our children have been the topic of discussion as of lately; however, most wait until the child is ready to attend Kindergarten before trying to educate the child. What about from birth to three years of age? Those are the informative years and should be captilized on. Join me & Urban Child Institute as we discuss why its important to start the learning process early. The Urban Child Institute is a non-profit organization dedicated to the well-being and health of children from conception to three years old in Memphis and Shelby County. Organizationally, we are a data-driven, result-oriented coalition of community researchers, strategists, and practitioners who share a common vision of turning research into actionable knowledge. GOALS AND STRATEGIES Our vision will be realized by advocating for public policies that are good for children; initiating prevention based strategies; and launching intervention programs that focus on children in Memphis, Tennessee. CORE BELIEFS The Urban Child Institute is working to become a recognized leader in child advocacy research, a trustworthy community partner, and a place of choice for expertise, advice, and collaboration for those who want to improve the lives of children in Memphis, Tennessee. Income for grant making comes from the investment of the assets of the organization. TUCI is managed by a Board of Directors which is responsible for the organization's programs and finances. We recognize that many issues face our community and region. In grant making, we will reflect on those issues and will maintain the flexibility required to respond to societal changes as appropriate.