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You've heard of "Adopt-a-Highway" right? That's where groups or individuals commit to taking care of a stretch of the road by picking up litter and enhancing its appearance through projects such as planting flowers. Today Number 1 Question: Is it good for the kids? is asking you to adopt one or more of the seven questions that research shows plays a key role in developing happy, healthy and successful kids. Click on each question to learn more about the issue and how you can make a difference!

Are all babies born healthy? Are all kids healthy and well? Are all kids living in a safe and stable home? Are all kids living in a safe and supportive community? Are all kids ready for school? Are all kids succeeding in school? Are all youth preparing for adulthood?
Click here if you'd like us to send you Community Growth Charts and other support materials. Click here if you want to share your Adopt-a-Question story online to show others how easy it can be to do something that's "good for the kids."

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“Number 1 Question: Is it good for the kids?” Is a leading child advocacy movement in Des Moines, Iowa. We strive to provide quality information to our parents, caregivers and community about the critical issues affecting the wellbeing of our children. We encourage volunteerism on behalf of agencies dedicated to improving the life of every child. We enable philanthropy by encouraging donations to organizations committed to helping kids and their families. We strive to see all babies born healthy. It is our goal too to keep kids healthy and well. We think every child should be living in a safe and stable home. We support those who strive to make our neighborhoods safe and supportive for kids. We question whether kids are receiving the mentoring they need to be ready for school and successful at learning. It’s our objective to see that all of our youth are preparing to enter adulthood so that they may live a happy and worthwhile life. Plus, successful kids mean a successful community for all of us in Greater Des Moines. Website by Jordan Creek Web Design.