Exploring Roles in the ECE Community

The first state organization that I chose to explore was Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning.  I chose this organization because it is important to make sure that program and services geared toward the care of young children are followed and adhered to for the safety and well-being of all young children and their families. Bright from the Start is responsible for meeting the child care and early education needs of Georgia’s children and their families. It administers the nationally recognized Georgia’s Pre-K Program, licenses child care centers and home-based child care, administers Georgia's Childcare and Parent Services (CAPS) program, federal nutrition programs, and manages Quality Rated, Georgia’s community powered child care rating system. They had a few employment opportunities, but I wouldn’t be interested in them at this time.

The second state organization that I chose is Georgia Association on Young Children.  I chose this organization because their vision is a world in which all young children have the learning opportunities they need for healthy development, supported by early childhood educators who have the education, financial support, and the recognition of their community. The Georgia Association on Young Children (GAYC) supports the education and development of Georgia’s young children ages birth – 8. GAYC is the Georgia affiliate of the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) and the Southern Early Childhood Association. I love the idea of having a local group that can advocate for our children.  I didn’t see any employment opportunities. However, they have several opportunities to volunteer. I would love to volunteer someday to get more involved in the policies that affect the children in my state.

The third state organization that I chose to explore was Strengthening Families Georgia.  I chose this organization because their vision is to make sure all families with children birth through age five in Georgia have the resources and support necessary for a meaningful and successful life. This is very important. One of their key goals is to help decision-makers understand the importance of supporting all families. I didn’t see any employment opportunities at this time.



References


http://decal.ga.gov/

http://gayconline.org/

http://strengtheningfamiliesga.net/