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Children entering kindergarten from households experiencing poverty are nearly twice as likely to be unprepared for school entry compared to those from families with higher incomes. This alarming trend, particularly evident in mathematics, underscores the urgent need for intervention. Without it, we risk widening the achievement gap and potentially derailing academic and life trajectories for children from under-resourced communities. We offer research-informed early math intervention programs for children, empower families, and provide enriching math learning experiences for young learners. EMLI¿s flagship program is the two-generation ¿Family Math¿ program for children 4-5 years old. This comprehensive sixteen-week, one-hour after-school program is designed to be engaging and effective and is offered in partnership with Title I schools and communities. Our mission is to create and support evidence-based intervention programs in math and language skills development for families of children in under-resourced communities. We are committed to fostering a future where children who attend our flagship program not only succeed academically in kindergarten and beyond but also thrive in their academic and personal lives. Our website provides further information about us, our partners, board members, and advisory council members. Currently, we have two active programs in Lewiston and one in South Portland, Maine.