Kids First! Endowment

Strengthening Childcare in Camanche and Clinton

Support local childcare. Strengthen our community.

When Kids First Academy closed, its board made a powerful decision to ensure the center’s final chapter would continue supporting local children and families. The remaining proceeds have established a new charitable fund at the River Bluff Community Foundation dedicated to strengthening childcare in Camanche and Clinton.

The Kids First! Endowment is an investment in the providers who nurture, educate, and safeguard our youngest neighbors. For years to come, this fund will help sustain the early learning environments that allow children to thrive and families to work.

Your gift helps local childcare centers:

• Expand access to quality early learning
• Support and retain skilled childcare professionals
• Improve facilities and learning environments
• Enhance programming for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers
• Provide stability for working families

Residents, businesses, and community partners are invited to join in strengthening childcare in Camanche and Clinton. Every contribution expands the fund’s reach and deepens its long‑term impact.

Gifts of $50 or more may qualify for the Endow Iowa 25% State Tax Credit, making your generosity even more meaningful.

Your support today helps ensure every child has a strong start—and every family has the care they need to thrive.