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"Launching Every Child as a Healthy Lifelong Learner"
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Quick Facts about the DEPC
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Committed to the Future of Our Children & Community
The Down East Partnership for Children has been making a difference for children and families in our community for 18 years. To continue building upon our success we need your help to ensure our community continues to build Ready Kids, Ready Families, Ready Schools and Ready Communities.
Why you should support the Down East Partnership for Children.
DEPC....
Invests more than $7 million annually into the local economy which supports more than 20 programs in the community.
Focuses on children 0-8 to maximize the impact on children’s development when they will benefit most from high quality educational opportunities.
Implements a model of services focused on prevention vs. intervention. Studies have shown 90% of brain development occurs during the first 3 years of life. Investing in the early years saves money down the road.
Supports families to meet the needs of their children and ensures access to high quality care and education. Through the Family First system, more than 3,200 families have been connected to the comprehensive system of services available ranging from basic needs to parent education. 70% of children now have access to quality early education.
Builds “ready schools” that meet the needs of all children and families. Creates community-school teams for each elementary school. 16 of 19 elementary schools have participated in the Ready Schools Initiative.
Collaborates to support “ready communities” that can advocate for and build systems that support the healthy growth and development of children. A network of community leaders is working on areas from Healthy Kids Collaborative and Ready Schools to leadership development and outreach to community leaders, including faith-based, civic and businesses.
Prepares future generations of the workforce while supporting the workforce of today. DEPC supports child care subsidies for more than 1,000 children a year, allowing their parents to work and pursue higher education and enabling businesses to have a stable workforce. The DEPC contributes funding directly to 86 positions and supports over 200 child care providers through salary supplements and partners with the child care industry that provides 727 jobs in 165 businesses. The direct economic impact is nearly $127 million a year.
Why Invest Early?
The early years are a critical time in children’s development – a window to build our children’s future that will never be open again.
National studies show that the return on investment in early childhood is significant. As much as $7 saved in reduced welfare and crime costs for every $1 invested.
Currently only about half of children grades 3-8 are proficient in math and reading. Of children not proficient in reading by the end of the 4th grade, only 5% are proficient by the end of high school.
Gaping holes in early childhood development among disadvantaged children create the achievement gap in our schools. High-quality, reliable childcare insures both school readiness and improved graduation rates and a future generation of job-skilled workers.
Economic Impact
We partner with the child care industry that provides 727 jobs in 165 businesses. The direct economic impact is nearly $127 million a year.
DEPC supports child care subsidies for more than 1,000 children a year, allowing their parents to work or pursue higher education and enabling businesses to have a stable workforce. Stable child care results in reduced absenteeism, cuts down on turnover, and increases productivity of employees.Child care problems can cause US businesses to lose as much as $3 billion a year. Find out more!
Working together – we can make a difference.
Everyone has a role to play in strengthening our community and improving the quality of life for our children and families. Be a part of the solution! Find out what you can do to help!
Contact the DEPC
For up-to-date information about the partnership or to find out how to get involved, call Brenda Battle at (252) 985-4300.
