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Ensuring that the city’s children and youth are thriving is one of Mayor O’Connell’s top priorities.
The Mayor’s Office of Children and Youth Initiatives strives to support families with resources and programming to help Nashville’s youth grow and ensure parents feel supported. The goal of the office is to improve growth and reduce household stress.
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Working Families, Successful Students
Learn more about the key initiatives of the Mayor’s Office of Children and Youth Initiatives
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Resources
Find childcare, after school and summer programming as well as literacy initiatives
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Community Programming
Find out what our community partners offer for your family
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Adult Learning
Learning never stops. Nashville is home to some great continuing education opportunities.