The Early Learning Coalition of Broward County, Inc. has an opening on its Board of Directors for a Faith Based Provider member as of 7/1/2012. The Coalition is seeking applications from interested individuals who are committed to making a difference in an area of great importance to the community’s children, families and businesses; the early care and education of Broward’s youngest citizens. Early care and education is increasingly recognized by social scientists as critical to economic self-sufficiency. Access to quality child care is vital for parents to be able to work. It also helps parents maintain stable employment and increases overall family stability. Quality early care and education is also critical to children’s success in school and in life, which also creates a more qualified workforce in the future.

Since 2000, the Early Learning Coalition of Broward County, Inc. (ELC) has been dedicated to the implementation of an integrated, high-quality, seamless early care and education service delivery system for children. ELC is accountable for assessing the early care and educational resources available in Broward County as well as developing local plans to address identified needs.  Presently, ELC has a budget of over $90 million, which is comprised of federal, state, local, and private funding. (For more information about the Coalition and its services, visit the website at www.elcbroward.org.)

We would appreciate your assistance in disseminating this announcement to members of the Faith Based Provider community who are interested in being a committed part of an organization that helps the next generation break the cycle of poverty and helps Broward to maintain a vital workforce.

You can find a Membership Application, Board Roles and Responsibilities, policies surrounding qualifications for private sector membership, as well as a fact sheet detailing the economic importance of early care and education on our web site at http://www.elcbroward.org/ApplicationForBoardMember.aspx . Those interested should fill out and send the application (together with all of the requested materials listed on form) to the address or fax number below, or e-mail to dbainton@elcbroward.org .