by Raven Nobles | Dec 17, 2024 | E8 Communities, Family, Health, Uncategorized
Erin Gary of Bryant, Arkansas, is a “Sister-Friend” mentor with the Arkansas Birthing Project. Drawing from her own experience, she emphasizes the importance of support systems for new moms. To learn more about the Arkansas Birthing Project, visit...
by Raven Nobles | Dec 17, 2024 | Uncategorized
In rural Arkansas, many families face challenges accessing health care for their infants and toddlers. Canei Chaney, a resident of Monticello, highlights the struggle of long wait times and limited resources in her area, resulting in her driving more than two hours...
by Angela Duran | Apr 25, 2022 | Uncategorized
Excel by Eight (E8) envisions a state where all children have access to quality health care and education that maximizes their full potential, regardless of gender, income, race/ethnicity, disability, or geography. We are committed to increasing children’s health and...
by Jennifer Glasgow | Apr 15, 2022 | Uncategorized
Children begin learning before they are even born. The brain development that takes place during the early part of a child’s life is the foundation of learning, behavior, and health. Quality educational settings and early child care are key to maximizing brain...
by Jennifer Glasgow | Mar 17, 2022 | Uncategorized
Dr. Nikki Edge A child’s brain undergoes an impressive amount of change between birth and age three. In fact, by age three, the brain has reached 80 percent of its adult volume. Because a child’s developing brain is most flexible during the earliest months...
by Jennifer Glasgow | Feb 22, 2022 | Uncategorized
It is every parent’s dream for their children to be happy and healthy. But many Arkansas parents are forced to choose between working to ensure their families’ financial stability or providing quality child care. Unfortunately, without access to quality child...
