Early Childhood Care & Education System
The Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) ecosystem comprises individuals and organizations dedicated to building a strong foundation for children and families; identifying barriers to positive outcomes for children and families; prioritizing the most vulnerable children; valuing educators; investing in quality and data; diversifying funding; harnessing research to improve practice; and promoting school readiness, foundational learning, and lifelong well-being.
State Partners
State resources are an important part of addressing challenges and providing solutions for our early care system. They have a holistic view that is an important part of our collective solutions-oriented approach to systems building.
Funding Partners
Funding organizations collaborate with Thrive Birth to Five to provide financial resources that support shared goals in Early Childhood Care and Education.
Local Partners
Organizations throughout the 17 localities that comprise Ready Region Central join us in promoting children’s development and well-being, while supporting families.
Chesterfield County Public Library
Chesterfield County Public Schools
ChildSavers Children’s Mental Health Services
District 19 Infant Intervention Program
Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library
Henrico Education Foundation (HEF)
Hopewell Prince George Healthy Families
International Rescue Committee Richmond
J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College
Office of Children and Families – City of Richmond
Parent Child Development Corporation
Professional Advising & Career Empowerment (P.A.C.E.)
TTAC at VCU Training and Technical Assistance Center
United Way of Greater Richmond & Petersburg
Advocacy Groups
Early childhood advocacy focuses on promoting policies, programs, and practices that support the healthy development and well-being of young children. This period is considered critical for brain development, social-emotional growth, and learning, and advocacy efforts aim to ensure that all children, regardless of background or circumstances, have access to the resources and opportunities they need for success. Research consistently shows that investments in early childhood have a high return on investment. Children who receive high-quality early education, health care, and family support are more likely to succeed academically, be healthier, and lead more stable and productive lives.
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