2009-05-05 04:10:09 -

WASHINGTON, DC -- (Marketwire) -- 05/04/09 -- Actor and Save the Children Artist Ambassador Jennifer Garner, her mother and former school teacher Pat Garner, and Save the Children's Mark Shriver will launch the 2009 "State of the World's Mothers" report, which presents alarming findings on the lack of adequate early childhood education across the country and around the world. The report presents a first-ever index that ranks all 50 states and D.C. on their ability to prepare children five and under for success in school.



The Garners and Shriver will explain the meaning and implications of the report's findings in the United States as well as advocate for an increased federal commitment to American children. Jennifer will also spend time visiting the center and reading to the children.



NOTE: MEDIA MUST CONFIRM ATTENDANCE WITH SAVE THE CHILDREN

WHO:         Jennifer Garner, Artist Ambassador, Save the Children's U.S.
              Programs
             Mark Shriver, Managing Director, Save the Children's U.S.
              Programs
             Pat Garner, former West Virginia school teacher

WHAT:        Release of "State of the World's Mothers" 2009 report on early
             childhood education in the United States and tour of child
             care center. Ms. Garner will also read to a group of students.

WHEN:        Tuesday, May 5th, 10:00 a.m.

WHERE:       Rosemount Center (Headstart and Early Headstart Center)
             2000 Rosemount Avenue, NW
             (off of Klingle Road in Mount Pleasant)

             Please confirm attendance by C.O.B. Monday, May 4th
             Brendan Duke
             Office: 202-640-6613
             Mobile: 510-220-5277
             Email:  bduke@savechildren.org : mailto:bduke@savechildren.org