Bright by Text

Description:

Bright by Text is a text messaging service that helps parents and caregivers of children prenatal to age five make the most of everyday interactions. Through free tips, information, games and resources, Bright by Text is proven to build nurturing caregiver-child relationships, strengthen families, promote healthy child development, and improve school readiness. Each week, parents receive two to four text messages, tailored to the age and stage of their child’s development, in either English or Spanish. Bright by Text aggregates evidence-based content from early childhood experts like PBS, Vroom, Sesame Street, CDC, and many others. We partner with community organizations across the state to send messages about local resources and events like immunization clinics, library storytimes, parenting support groups and much more!

Primary Role of Program in Early Childhood Systems:

Direct Service

Service Area(s):

Adams, Alamosa, Arapahoe, Archuleta, Baca, Bent, Boulder, Broomfield, Chaffee, Cheyenne, Clear Creek, Conejos, Costilla, Crowley, Custer, Delta, Denver, Dolores, Douglas, Eagle, Elbert, El Paso, Fremont, Garfield, Gilpin, Grand, Gunnison, Hinsdale, Huerfano, Jackson, Jefferson, Kiowa, Kit Carson, Lake, La Plata, Larimer, Las Animas, Lincoln, Logan, Mesa, Mineral, Moffat, Montezuma, Montrose, Morgan, Otero, Ouray, Park, Phillips, Pitkin, Prowers, Pueblo, Rio Blanco, Rio Grande, Routt, Saguache, San Juan, San Miguel, Sedgwick, Summit, Teller, Washington, Weld, Yuma, Southern Ute Indian Tribe, Ute Mountain Ute Tribe

Population(s) Served:

Prenatal, Newborn, Infants, Toddlers, Preschoolers, Kindergartners, 1st Graders, 2nd Graders, 3rd Graders

Outcome-Based Activities The Program/Initiative Provides:

Services and supports promote the well-being and resiliency of parents and caregivers
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Family knowledge and capacity support children’s healthy development and learning
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Education, coaching and ongoing training exist for caregivers, teachers and other professionals
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Adults understand and support children’s learning and development, including social and emotional
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All children are ready for school and achieving by 3rd grade regardless of ability, race, place, income, language and culture
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Program evaluates effectiveness of activities and services:

Yes