What is SPARK?
SPARK is a program that helps children get ready for kindergarten by building
reading, language, and social skills.

What are the benefits of the SPARK program?
Each month, children receive a new book, activity, and educational supplies, while parents and parent partners share ideas through home visits and workshops.

Who can join the SPARK Program?
Preschool-age Ohio children who live in Alliance, Minerva, and certain areas of Akron, Canton, Cincinnati, Cleveland, Massillon, Warren, and Youngstown.

What does it mean to be ready for kindergarten?
Ready children are healthy and strong, get along and play well with others, and find new ways to learn and communicate.

How is the SPARK program funded?
Although the initial investment in SPARK was made by the W. K. Kellogg Foundation in partnership with the Sisters of Charity Foundation of Canton, multiple funders now support SPARK sites in six Ohio counties.