Bradford-Sullivan Early Childhood Coalition
About the Bradford-Sullivan Early Childhood Coalition
The Bradford-Sullivan Early Childhood Coalition offers infomration about quality early care services and resources for families, businesses and the community. Research shows that high-quality childcare has a positive effect on children - particularly at-risk children. The goal of the Early Childhood Coalition is to educate communities in understanding the importance of quality early childhood education and assist families in obtaining these quality programs. The Coalition stakeholders consist of dedicated individuals representing state and local government agencies, local non-profits agencies, businesses, schools, childcare providers and parents. Members strive to make a difference in our counties and to ensure every child is successful in school.
Mission
The Bradford-Sullivan Early Childhood Coalition is committed to increasing collaboration among agencies, school, families, and early learning practitioners to enhance appropriate develomental and early learning opportunities for all children.
To learn more about the Coalition and our Partners click on any of the links below!
2008-2009 Highlights 2009-2010 Goals
Reach and County Risk Assessment
Parents!! Will Your Child Be Ready?
If you want your child to be successful in school....... START NOW!
Complete the informational card and receive FREE educational information throughout your child's early years (infant - 5 years old). In these packets you will receive FREE information on your child's development from ages 0-5, FREE information on local services and resources and your child will receive a FREE gift. Order yours today!
Quality Early Childhood Education in Bradford & Sullivan Counties
Through the state Office of Child Development and Early Learning (OCDEL), PA invests in a number of programs serving more than 300,000 of PA's children and families.
OCDEL Programs include:
Child Care Works - provides financial assistance for child care so that low income parents can continue to work and provide for their families.
Early Intervention - provides children from birth to five with developmental delays with services to help maximize their development so they are successful in any early education setting.
Head Start - provides comprehensive early learning services to children and families who are at risk for academic failure.
Keystone STARS - supports child care and Head Start programs that are committed to continuous quality improvement and offers families a valuable tool to gauge.
Nurse-Family Partnership - helps first-time at-risk parents experience healthy pregnancies, learn how to take good care of their babies, and make plans for the future.
PA PreK Counts - provides high-quality pre-kindergarten opportunities to 3 and 4 year olds who are at risk for school failure.
To Learn More - Contact
Lenette Weinman
Community Engagement Coordinator
c/o Partners in Family & Community Development
4 Bridge Street
Towanda, PA 18848
Phone: 570-265-6246
Fax: 570-265-6337
Email: lweinman@pfcd.org