A child GROWS, DEVELOPS and LEARNS from the time a woman discovers she’s pregnant through the child’s fifth birthday. Preparing Hampton Roads' families from CONCEPTION TO KINDERGARTEN is exactly why Minus 9 to 5 exists.
Minus 9 to 5 unites a variety of COMMUNITY STAKEHOLDERS dedicated to improving the lives of our region’s youngest residents and their families. Learn how Virginia residents and organizations—from Chesapeake, Norfolk, Portsmouth, Suffolk and Virginia Beach—have joined together to ALIGN and COORDINATE PROGRAMS and services focused on young children and their families.
Our Vision
Our vision is simple...
To ensure that every family is equipped and supported to raise children who are healthy, thriving and ready to learn.
Parenting and Caregiving Resources
You know your child best. If you are concerned about your baby or young child’s growth in speech and language, physical, social-emotional, or cognitive development there are supports you can access for assistance
WHO WE ARE
HOW WE WORK
OUR IMPACT
Child care is critical infrastructure that drives economic vitality in our region. The Child Care Innovation Fund is designed for businesses and individual donors who understand that a strong child care system unlocks workforce participation, business growth, and economic prosperity. Click below to help us expand access to child care in Hampton Roads.