What does the Early ChildhoodCommunity Coalition do?

 

Vision

Statement:Our vision and passion is a community where children develop to their highest potential in a healthy and stimulating environment.

 

Mission Statement

The ECCC is a united voice of community partners and leaders who advocate, collaborate and strategize to support healthy early childhood growth, development and school readiness. Our work is a community-wide effort.

 

Education

The ECCC hosts community activities for families, parents, early childhood educators, business leaders and the public about quality care and education for young children. Additionally, we sponsor lectures, workshops and conferences for all public and private educators of young children.

 

Advocacy

Through collaborations with other advocacy organizations the ECCC works to ensure that high quality, accessible and affordable early care services and educational opportunities are a top priority of policy-makers at all local, regional and statewide levels. Advocacy trainings, sitevisits and events with legislators and policymakers are held throughout the year.

 

Networking

The ECCC facilitates community networking and engagement to benefit our youngest children and address gaps in services in our area. The ECCC provideseducators with supports and links toresources and colleagues.