Philadelphia
For Children
Programming for children from birth to seventeen has been designed to equip children from underserved communities with the physical, mental, and developmental assets that facilitate school and life success. Programming and support for school-aged children, tweens, and teens are also offered at Smart sites.
For Families
Smart addresses the needs of every member of the family. Smart recognizes and builds on caregivers’ strengths. Caregivers have access to crisis intervention and family stabilization services. They are encouraged to set long- and short-term goals to improve their economic status and to overcome social challenges. Opportunities to enroll in adult education and career exploration programming are open to all Smart caregivers.
For Communities
Our community-based work is designed to improve families’ access to, and use of, existing community services, while also ensuring the highest-quality services through close partnerships with other agencies. The Smart model works to engage and enlist the support of both formal and informal stakeholders, business proprietors, and other community-support agencies.
Philadelphia
Smart from the Start
philadelphia@smartfromthestart.org
Empowering families and transforming lives across Philadelphia, Smart from the Start Philly serves over 952 individuals and families with comprehensive, culturally relevant programming designed to support early childhood development, family engagement, economic mobility, and community leadership.
Our holistic, wraparound services are rooted in community partnerships and tailored to meet families where they are—helping them thrive at every stage of life.
Smart from the Start Philly proudly offers:
- Prenatal & Baby Basics
- Smart to School (early learning readiness)
- Parenting Education
- Address the Stress (mental wellness support)
- Economic Development & Workforce Development
- GED Support
- Focusing on Fatherhood
- Youth Development & Therapeutic Mentoring
- J4A Family Leadership Program
Program Sites:
- Johnson Homes PHA
- Raymond Rosen PHA
- Anna M. Stearne Elementary School
- Kelly’s Ark of Safety
- Smart’s Child and Family Development Center
At Smart from the Start Philly, we are committed to disrupting the cycle of poverty by building resilient families, strong communities, and brighter futures for every child.
Contact our Philadelphia office to be connected with the appropriate Program Coordinator and schedule a visit. Together, we’re creating a smarter start for Philadelphia.
