Brighter Futures Begin Here

At Stepping Stone Foundation, we invest in Arizona’s youngest children and their families—because learning starts at home. Through our proven two-generation model, we help families build stronger literacy, greater confidence, and brighter futures—together.

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Our Impact

Stronger students, stronger families, stronger communities.

1,800

Families empowered since 1990 through our two-generation education model

1,500

Hours of preschool, parent education, and home visits provided to each family annually

94

Program retention rate year after year

35

Scholarships awarded annually to alumni pursuing college and career pathways

Platinum Transparency

Awarded the 2023 Candid Platinum Seal—the highest level of nonprofit accountability

Our organization earned the 2023 Platinum Seal of Transparency!
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Preschool

We offer a tuition-free, high-quality preschool experience that helps children build strong foundations in literacy, learning, and confidence. Our classrooms are nurturing, language-rich, and rooted in research—and they’re just one part of our whole-family approach to school readiness and long-term success

Family Literacy

We believe parents are their children’s first and most important teachers. That’s why every family in our program participates in free adult education—like ESL or GED classes—and weekly parenting workshops. We also provide home visits, preschool volunteering opportunities, and free childcare for younger siblings, ensuring families grow and learn together

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When you give to A Stepping Stone Foundation, you’re doing more than making a donation—you’re changing the future of a child and their family. Your support provides access to high-quality preschool, parent education, and a community that walks with families every step of the way. Join us in building brighter futures, one family at a time

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Stories That Matter

See how education transforms lives—one child, one parent, one family at a time. Explore real stories, expert insights, and updates from the heart of our community.