Support LAUP and Make a Difference in a Child's Life

LAUP is committed to making high-quality preschools accessible to every four-year-old in Los Angeles County. Here are 10 reasons why LAUP needs your support to help expand preschool attendance in Los Angeles County:

1. Because nearly half of all 4-year-olds in Los Angeles County do not have access to preschool. In many communities, the problem is much worse.
2. Because children who attend high-quality preschool are more likely to graduate from high school and seek higher education.
3. Because children who attend preschool typically showed an advantage in pre-reading, early writing, and math skills.
4. Because children who attend high-quality preschool are less likely to be involved in crime.
5. Because local communities benefit from increased investment in small business and infrastructure.
6. Because LAUP funds public, private, faith-based and charter preschools, as well as home-based family child care programs.
7. Because LAUP serves as a nationally recognized model for high-quality preschool.
8. Because LAUP was awarded the Eureka Bronze Award from the California Council for Excellence in recognition of its organizational quality and performance excellence.
9. Because studies show that for every $1 invested in preschool, a social capital return of $2.62 is earned. Another study states that the real return is $17 in social benefits.
10. Because every child deserves a chance to thrive.

If, like us, you believe every child deserves a good start in life, please click here to find out how you can make a difference.