Kaleidoscope History
Where we have been:
2015: Kaleidoscope was established based on the findings of Center for Child and Family Policy at Duke University to implement the “Best Practices” throughout Wake County sites to improve the social and emotional development of Wake County children.
2019: Completed our 25th funded project site.
2020: Kaleidoscope shifted its implementation method to a community led approach. Kaleidoscope partnered with DHIC’s Beacon Ridge Apartments to pilot a project that is led by apartment residents.
The Kaleidoscope Story
Where we are going:
2022: Kaleidoscope Project received a five-year, $1.9 million grant from The John Rex Endowment to implement 6 more sites using the community led process as a way to build community capacity and advocate for community led initiatives that support the social and emotional well-being of young children and their families.
The Kaleidoscope Project has a goal to select 6 new project site partners by 2026.
Advocacy is a major focus. Kaleidoscope is building a network of passionate individuals who believe in the power of community voice.
Kaleidoscope will continue to collaborate with community partners and sit at different tables to ensure barriers to supporting children’s social and emotional well-being are addressed and removed.
