Community Development Approach to Funding Early Childhood ...

Community Development Approach to Funding Early Childhood Businesses in the U.S.A. Presented by Barbara Simpson-Epps, Lisa Sams, Monica Duncan & Nedra Sims Fears

First Children’s Finance Mission …   to

help children thrive and learn   by forging relationships   that bring economic power and viability   to the business of child care and early education.

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How FCF Works Core Services:   Capital Investments   Loans,

Grants,   Technical Assistance   Consulting   Public

and Training

and Private Partnerships

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Outcomes You will learn about the connection between ECE and Community Development. You will learn about the role of technical assistance, funding and socially responsible financing. You will learn about the four phases of early childhood project development.

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Technical Assistance, Funding and Socially Responsible Financing

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Phases of early childhood project development 1.  Vision/Need 2.  Planning/Feasibility 3.  Development 4.  Sustain and Grow

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The Journey

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Tales of Early Childhood Education and Community Development 1. The building of a holistic, faith-based, grass-roots program. 2. Engaging the community and empowering local women. 3. Integrating home and center-based care.

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Technical Assistance, Funding and Socially Responsible Financing  

Early Childhood Business Tools (CD)

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Phases of early childhood project development 1.  Vision/Need 2.  Planning/Feasibility 3.  Development 4.  Sustain and Grow

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Summary

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