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Mayor Muriel Bowser 
Thrive by Five DC, launched by Mayor Muriel Bowser, works to ensure that every family in the District is knowledgeable of and connected to programs and resources, ranging from maternal health to early childhood supports, needed not only to survive but to thrive.

Resource Center

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Thrive by Five is a one-stop resource for District parents and caretakers navigating the city’s wide range of early health and learning resources. Here, District residents can access critical information and support in one place.

Collaboration and Partnership

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Thrive by Five is the District’s first comprehensive health and early learning initiative. Thrive by Five’s work is developed in partnership with all stakeholders who are implementing and investing in health and education services for families.

Thrive by Five Coordinating Council

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The Thrive by Five Coordinating Council measures the progress of District—and community—level initiatives focused on improving maternal and infant health outcomes and promoting healthy child development from birth to age five.

Latest

Apr 8 2021
Thrive by Five DC, Office of the Chief Medical Examiner Partner to Promote Infant Safe Sleep Practices
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 8, 2021  
Dec 19 2018
New U.S. Census Bureau Numbers Officially Put DC’s Population Over 700,000
Official Numbers Show that Washington, DC Has Gained Over 100,000 Residents in Eight Years.
Oct 2 2018
Mayor Bowser to Break Ground on a Combined Facility for the Early Childhood Academy Public Charter School, Fostering a More Conducive Learn/Play Space for Students in Ward 8
Delivery on the completed Early Childhood Academy Public Charter School is expected for the summer...
Jun 18 2018
More Child Care Seats Are Coming: Mayor Bowser Kicks Off Renovations at Historic Stevens School
The DCPS Early Childhood Education Center will have PK3 and PK4 classes and a child care...
May 15 2018
Mayor Bowser Announces Opening of Two New Child Care Spaces at UDC and Deanwood Recreation Center
CommuniKids and Kiddie University to Create New Child Care Seats for District Families

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Connect

For questions about Thrive by Five DC, please contact:
Office of the Deputy Mayor for Health and Human Services
1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Suite 223, Washington, DC 20004
Monday to Friday, 9 am to 5:30 pm
Phone: (202) 727-1750

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Purple Wave Festival: Strengthening Families and Communities

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The District of Columbia Department of Behavioral Health (DBH) and DC Recovery Advisory Council (DCRAC) are hosting the 2nd Purple Wave Festival: Strengthening Families and Communities, on Saturday, September 16, from 10 am to 3 pm at 50 O Street, NE, on the corner of North Capitol and New York Avenues. The Purple Wave Festival celebrates National Recovery Month to increase awareness of mental and substance use disorders and celebrate the people who recover.

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