Our Initiatives
Working together for Virginia Beach’s youngest learners.
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GrowSmart leads programs and partnerships that help children get a strong start in life. These initiatives focus on school readiness, literacy, language development, and community celebrations of early learning. Explore how GrowSmart supports families, educators, and the entire city.
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What We Do
Learn how GrowSmart supports families, child care providers, and the community. This page gives an overview of programs, services, and partnerships.
GrowSmart Priorities
Discover the focus areas that guide GrowSmart’s work, including child health, school readiness, and support for the child care industry.
Virginia Beach READS
Discover citywide efforts to improve literacy for young children. Virginia Beach READS brings schools, libraries, and community partners together to build strong reading skills.
Virginia Beach TALKS
Virginia Beach offers LENA technology and programs such as LENA Start parent groups and LENA Grow early childhood professional development and coaching. These programs help families talk more with their babies and toddlers and give educators tools to build stronger language and learning in the classroom.
Read Across America Day
See how GrowSmart celebrates reading every March with events that highlight the joy of books and stories for children of all ages.
Celebrating Children
Explore community events that honor and support the children of Virginia Beach, from early learning fairs to family activities.