First 8 Memphis

During this period of uncertainty & shifting program availability, many families are experiencing disruption to benefits and essential supports. This guide was created to serve as a resource for partners, providers, & families seeking immediate assistance. first8memphis.org/latest-f8m-new…

Literacy starts at home.

Women Behind the Workforce 💜 Meet Mrs. Rotasha Jackson of Perea Preschool! Rotasha believes, “Behind every child who believes in themselves is a teacher who believed in them first.” She is a true asset to their program and our families at Perea.

Literacy starts at home.

Ms. Gipson is certainly a woman who is passionate about teaching and building up our learners. We are so glad that she is part of the @porterleath team!

Women Behind the Workforce 💜 Meet Ms. Shante Gipson of @porterleath @ Frayser.  Shante is a caring educator who creates a safe, fun, and nurturing environment where students learn and grow. She uses creativity to help develop important social, emotional, & academic skills.

City Leadership is hosting the Teach901 Educator Expo & Job Fair at Crosstown Concourse. Connect with schools hiring now and for the upcoming school year! 📅 Wednesday, March 25 ⏰ 4:30 - 6:30 PM 📍 Crosstown Concourse, 4th Floor Register today: choose901.typeform.com/to/DqqXcFJL

⏰ DEADLINE IS FRIDAY: Shelby County Gov is accepting applications from summer camp operators for its Summer Camp Grant Program. Selected grantees will receive grants up to $10k, which will fund free summer camp placements for youth. Apply here: tinyurl.com/yhnzkhun

Women Behind the Workforce 💜 Meet Ms. Minerva Padron of Su Casa Preschool. Minerva truly has the heart of an educator and is one of those people born to teach. Her love and patience have endeared her to every family she has encountered.

This women's month we're spotlighting Women Behind the Early Care and Education Workforce! 💜 Meet Ms. Danyelle McKinney of Broad Minds Academy. Danyelle lives by the belief: “Children don’t care how much you know until they know how much you care.”

We're still riding the energy from the First 8 Memphis Early Care & Education Conference 💫 So much learning, connection, and shared purpose—all in service of our babies and the people who care for them. What was your favorite part of the Conference? #F8MConference2025

Today is the 8th — and we’re asking for just $8. Your $8 supports access to early care and education for children ages 0–8 across Memphis and Shelby County. When we invest in the first 8 years, we build stronger families and a stronger community. 💚📚❤️ first8memphis.org/donate

It is National Read Across America Week.🦝📚Celebrate with us by visiting a public library or simply diving into a new book! #ReadLikeRiley #TNReadingforAll

Today, we celebrate Dr. Seuss’ birthday and his books that have instilled a joy of reading in children for generations. #NationalReadingMonth

Students at @PorterLeath Early Childhood Center | American Way celebrated Black History Month with song, dance, and appearances by a few current and historical special guests. What a way to wrap the month-long celebration!

Porter-Leath is hosting Head Start Preschool enrollment interviews for next school year. It only takes a few steps to begin: 1️⃣ Fill out the Head Start Application 2️⃣ Schedule Your Enrollment Interview 3️⃣ Attend Interview w/ Necessary Documents Visit porterleath.org/headstart.

#LovinOnOurBabies ❤️ Families are clear about what they need: supportive relationships, strong communities, and systems that truly work for them. Investing in early childhood means investing in wages, healthcare, affordability, and flexibility so families can thrive. ❤️

Yesterday, our ED, Dr. Kandace Thomas, was named a 2026 Black History Month Honoree by the Shelby County Commission by Commissioner Michael Whaley. We are incredibly proud to celebrate this well-deserved honor. Please join us in congratulating Dr. Thomas!

@PorterLeath's #BooksfromBirth recognizes outstanding service in the support of early literacy or overall literacy in Shelby Co. through its A C Wharton, Jr. Literacy Award. Nominate someone by 3/19 to be recognized during the this year's Spring Luncheon. porterleath.org/literacyaward

Want to learn more about infant mental health in a classroom setting? Apply to join this statewide opportunity to advance our early care and education system! Apply here: …ntmentalhealthintennessee.jotform.com/250415821799868

Our youngest children are learning from the very beginning—through books, exploration, and everyday moments of connection. When babies are supported to be curious and confident, it shapes how they experience the world around them. #LovinOnOurBabies ❤️