Causes: Children & Youth, Children & Youth Services, Human Services

Mission: Room to Grow's vision is that one day all parents will have the resources they need to unlock their families' potential and become champions for babies and their community. We offer structured coaching, material goods, and community connections to support parents as they activate their natural strengths and expand their knowledge, so children thrive from the start.

Results: Room to Grow focuses on three areas of impact: child, parent, and family. Child: 9 out of 10 Room to Grow children are meeting or exceeding their developmental milestones on time, effectively closing the achievement gap between socioeconomic groups. Parent: 84% of Room to Grow parents show high levels of self-efficacy and 74% of Room to Grow parents report high levels of problem solving skills. Family: 94% of parents report that Room to Grow helps them reduce stress. Program: 98% of program participants are satisfied or very satisfied with their overall experience with Room to Grow’s program.

Target demographics: low-income families with children newborn to age three

Direct beneficiaries per year: over 1,000 families

Geographic areas served: New York and Boston

Programs: Room to Grow's parenting program offers structured coaching, material goods, and community connections to support parents as they activate their natural strengths and expand their knowledge, so children thrive from the start.