As part of the Strong Starts for Children initiative, Youth Development, Inc., is bringing together churches, nonprofits, businesses, schools, health providers, the neighboring County of Bernalillo, and more to engage with residents of Pajarito Mesa on the barriers to early childhood development and to commit to systemic changes that affect the long-term welfare of their children. Read more about the Strong Starts for Children initiative here: http://www.everyday- democracy.org/en/Issue.17.aspx