About Early Childhood
The Quad Cities Early Childhood Coalition strive to fulfill the following missions and goals:
Nurturing Community Spirit
Our Vision:
A child-centered culture thrives in our communities. In an atmosphere where all adults put kids first, our youngest children are nurtured through positive male and female role models, intergenerational experiences, and acceptance of diversity. A collective sense of responsibility for our children is lived out through generous financial and volunteer contributions.
Our Goal:
The Quad Cities Early Childhood Coalition will conduct an assessment to determine our community’s strengths and areas of opportunity. Based on these observations, collaboratives will be developed to foster a well-balanced community in which our children can thrive.
Safe and Healthy Environment
Vision:
Our communities value children’s health and well-being by providing them with safe, healthy and enriching environments so they may live, learn, grow and play.
Goal:
We will inventory environmental models that promote safety and health within our community. We will create partnerships within the community resulting in safe and healthy environments for children.
Universal Access
Vision:
Every Child has access to quality early care and learning experiences during the first six years of life. Our early childhood community Collaborates to make quality training opportunities available locally for parents and professionals to increase their skills.
Goals:
We will work to ensure consistency in quality and access to early care and education while preserving choices for families. As a result, all children will be fully prepared to learn.
Kids First Policies
Vision:
People in decision-making positions recognize the importance of the early years and advocate for policies that truly put the well being of our youngest citizens first. Adequate financial resources are available to support policies and programs that benefit young children.
Goals:
We will define Kids First Policies and educate community members and decision-makers about these policies. We will advocate for support and work toward implementing these policies in the Quad Cities Communities. The Quad Cities Area will be known as a caring community that puts Kids First!
Families Are Supported
Vision:
All community members who raise children have access to support in order to meet basic needs, create a peaceful, loving home and juggle the responsibilities of modern life. Service providers communicate and share resources to provide whole-family support.
Goal:
We will assist in updating and distributing community resource guides to families and agencies. The Coalition will develop methods of dissemination and increase participant usage at all age levels. The Quad Cities Communities will provide optimum opportunities for fully supported individuals and families.