CMH Addressing Community Needs

The Children's Museum of Houston serves the following Community Needs:

1.	Foster the development of Houston’s significant child population CMH provides experiential learning through 13 exhibits, early educational programming, an on-site Parent Resource Library and 8 community-based and after-school programs.
2.	Enhance parents' involvement in their children's learning. CMH provides 7 different programs focused on increasing parent engagement in their children's learning through the Institute for Family Learning, which develops programs focused on helping parents as teachers.
3.	Reinforce and supplement classroom instruction. CMH offers 5 different community-based and after-school programs that engage students in experiences relevant to their needs.
4.	Reduce the effects of poverty on learning. CMH provides 7 different early education programs dedicated to engaging low-income children and families. The Museum delivers free educational programming to 250,000 low-income children and families in 248 community spaces and through partnerships with 642 community-based agencies.
5.	Serve a multicultural, multilingual population. CMH provides all exhibits, programs, and facilitation in English and Spanish, 39% of the Museum's staff is bilingual and 40% of its public contact staff speaks Spanish.
6.	Promote workforce preparedness through the development of 21st century skills. CMH bases exhibits and programming on "Building Blocks" learning objectives that ensure strategic connections between CMH offerings, 21st century workplace skills, and school-based standards.

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