Every $1.00 invested in high-quality early childhood learning can produce up to $7.00 in return. This is what long-term research now shows. The returns come first in the short run as quality child care supports families and builds a more efficient workforce. The returns multiply in the long run as children who thrive early in life need fewer tax-supported services later, and are more likely to succeed and to build economically thriving communities as adults.
It takes a community working together to create this kind of return on investment.
With this kind of collective impact in mind, advocates for early childhood learning in the Erlanger-Elsmere area are inviting community stakeholders including business, civic and church leaders, early education advocates and caregivers, and the public at large to come together for a breakfast discussion entitled “Cradle to Career” on June 28. The free event will be held from 7:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. in Dietz Auditorium at Lloyd Memorial High School, 450 Bartlett Avenue, Erlanger.
“Supporting early childhood learning is a smart, up-front investment for our community, our future workforce, and our economy,” said Dr. Kathy Burkhardt, superintendent of Erlanger-Elsmere Schools.
Participants at the breakfast gathering will be able to:
Learn about the collective impact they can have by strengthening families and businesses through investments in children and youth.
Connect with local and regional business leaders, community stakeholders and child care professionals.
Enjoy a complimentary breakfast with members of the local community.
Featured speakers will be Tom Lottman, Director of Research and Practice for Children, Inc.; Dr. Kathy Burkhardt, superintendent of Erlanger-Elsmere Independent Schools; and organization leaders currently making an impact for children in Erlanger and Elsmere.
Erlanger-Elsmere Schools is hosting this collaborative event, which is being organized by 4C for Children, a regional leader in promoting high-quality early childhood education and care.
The event is sponsored by Campbell/Grant/Kenton Community Early Childhood Council. Additional partners include United Way, Northern Kentucky Education Council, Skyward’s Pre-K Works, Children, Inc. and the Erlanger-Elsmere Early Childhood Community Collaboration (E3C).
To register, please contact Paige Downing by June 21 at pdowning@4cforchildren.org or 859-547-5089. Please see the attached release for more information.