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~rL~vv~st~r~ E;vt~.y~Ct~~~:nxwc~~ i~"ti ~ - a~n~sota arl~T hildm~ ~ltlatiti7~ ~,-~aN~x;T,.~,r.`~mT l,V, ~~c~r sHE~~ ~<-» ?oob hti~ ~.:ravest I.n .Early C~hiD.dl.~r~od? All young children need a healthy start in life to grow into strong, productive adults. Accumulating evidence indicates that ou r country is under-investing in early childhood development, which is diminishing our nation's ability to compete in the global marketplace. Reports released in 2004, such as the Economic Policy Institute's Exceptional Returns, Committee for Economic Development's Ten-Year Plan For The Invest In Kids Working Group, and the Early Childhood Funders' Collaborative's New Economic Appeal For Preschool, confirm the huge long-term payoffs from investments in early childhood development programs. ilant .Is the Nlinnesata Eariyr £:"hiidl~aod I.nitiative7 In 2003, the six Minnesota Initiative Foundations (M IFs) began to collaborate on a joint public po licy initiative focused on early childhood. Recognizing that strengthening early care and education for young children and their fam flies is the most important investment communities can make for the future, the Minnesota Early Childhood Initiative was developed. The overarching goal of the Minnesota Early Childhood Initiative...A Campaign for Cur Youngest Children is to ensure that every young child has the best possible start toward a healthy I ife of learning, achieving, and succeeding . .ter .;.~,- :~:~£~. a l,~t Is I-l;~pl~tn'rtz;? The MIFs are currently launching 13 new early childhood coalitions, bringing the statewide total to 64. A Statewide E arty Childhood Coalition Network has been created to link all the coalitions. This network serves as a vehicle to advance public policy, exchange ideas, share promising practices, and create a statewide groundswell of support for young children. „% h~zt Dias Been Acc~~mpl'sshect tt~ date? • 64 Early Childhood Coalitions Launched To date, 64 Early Childhood Coalitions have been developed in Greater Minnesota. Within these communities, there are over 2,000 coalition members representing diverse sectors, including the business community. • Communi#y Profile Interviews Conducted More than 2,000 community members participated in face-to-face interviews from 51 coalitions to share their "perceptions" of the accessibility and availabil ity of resources and support for young children and their families. Additional surveys will be conducted in the 13 newest coalitions during the Fall of 2006. ~o~ OParent ®eusiness OCammuNN/E conom¢ Deg ^Eary Childhood Care 8 Education I~Elected Official ILK-12 Education ~®Faith ~~ ~'iOHeaflh Care/Public Health ~. ~~Higher Education 'i~Law Enforcement IOMedia OSocial Services I^Other ~ Cornmuaaity-Based Forasn•s~s - S~Seak CE~ts Fnr Early chilcihnr,d i-le1r~ To date, 51 coalitions have held forums focused on the realities of early care and education in their communities, engaging over 4,000 community members. Cornmur~ity Visions and Local Action Plaais developed To date, 51 coalitions have written Vision Statements and developed local Strategic Action Plans. 9%