Your Baby’s Future Starts with YOU!
Every word you speak. Every song you sing. Every time you respond to their cries with love — you’re building their brain. And it starts even before they arrive.
But you don’t have to do any of it alone.
A FREE 12-week journey for Delaware parents, expecting families, & caregivers with babies and toddlers ages 0–3. Apply now to join our next cohort!
Who:
Expecting parents, & parents / guardians / caregivers with children ages 0-3
When:
12 Saturday sessions, 10 am – 12 pm
Where:
YMCA of Delaware 501 W 11st Street,
Wilmington, DE 19801
Cost
Completely free for all participants
Any questions? Contact: (302) 588-3569
You’ll Create Your Legacy
The Legacy of Literacy Circle gives you research-backed tools to make every one of those moments count, from the very beginning — including during pregnancy.
No special toys needed. No perfect parenting required. Just you, your child, and the love you already have.
What This Means for Your Child:
- Healthy brain development that meets or exceeds developmental milestones
- A stronger vocabulary before they even start talking
- Better emotional regulation — fewer meltdowns, smoother days
- School readiness that puts them ahead, not behind
- The deep confidence that comes from feeling understood and loved
- Focus and learning ability that lasts a lifetime
What This Means for You:
- Tools to understand — and gently break — patterns you may have inherited
- The confidence to respond to your child’s needs with calm and intention
- A community of parents who truly understand what you’re walking through
- The ability to see your child’s development happening in real time — and know you’re the reason
- Those long days begin to feel purposeful instead of endless
Everything You Need is Provided for FREE!
Meals and Snacks
Practices grounded in the latest research on early cognitive growth.
On-Site Childcare
for siblings while you’re in session
Transportation Support
if you need it
Take-Home Resources
you can use every single day
Music Sessions
with professional musicians
24/7 Parent Support App
using the GIFT CONNECT Parenting Suite
You’re Not Just Joining a Program. You’re Joining a Community!
We are building a community of families in Delaware who are choosing to show up differently — for their children, and for themselves. And that community doesn’t end when the 12 weeks do.
After your cohort, you’re invited into:
Book Clubs
Parent Meetups
Family Outings & Trips
Leadership Pathways
Ongoing App Access
Your Legacy Begins Before Your Baby Arrives
If you’re an expecting parent, the Legacy of Literacy Circle is for you too.
The womb is the first classroom, and the connections formed during pregnancy lay the groundwork for everything that follows.
We welcome expecting mothers and families into the Legacy of Literacy Circle because the most powerful parenting begins before the first breath.
You don’t have to wait until the baby arrives to start building their future.
Professional Development Opportunities
For Early Childhood Practitioners, Educators, & Community Organizations
GIFT CONNECT offers training rooted in the same Six Loving Habits framework that powers our family programming.
When the adults surrounding a child — at home and in care — speak the same language of warm, responsive interaction, children experience support at every level.
That consistency is what makes a difference in your child’s development and gets them ready for school.
What We Offer:
- Interactive workshops for staff and volunteers
- Site-based observations and curriculum consulting
- Embedded quarterly training for organizational partners
- Bilingual training in English and Spanish
Who Should Participate:
- Childcare centers
- School-based early childhood programs
- Healthcare and home visiting organizations
- YMCA and recreation programming staff
- Faith-based ministries
- Organizations serving pregnant and parenting families
For more details, email the Legacy of Literacy Circle program director at jess@gift-connect.org or call (302) 377-7838
The gift you give them becomes the gift they give the world.
The legacy you create today becomes their foundation for tomorrow.
Join the Legacy of Literacy Circle
Ready to take the most important step you’ll ever take for your child — or your child on the way?
Complete the form below to apply for our next cohort. Spots are limited and fill quickly. We’ll be in touch with your start date and next steps.
