The United Way of Southeast Louisiana and the Orleans Public Education Network (OPEN)

is rooted in the belief that a community working together toward a common vision can generate and implement an effective plan to improve outcomes for all children. We envision a community that will ensure all children by age 6 are healthy, safe and functioning physically, emotionally, intellectually and socially at their optimal potential.

seeks to engage schools, parents, and community leaders in working to best prepare our children for their fi­rst day of school. 

The two organizations have joined forces to present this powerful learning experience.