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Early Learning Coalition of Indian River, Martin and Okeechobee Counties Inc. RFP - Indian River County Board of County Commissioners PROPOSAL NARRATIVE Please respond to each question in the allotted space for each section. In responding to each section of the proposal narrative, please retain the section-label and/or question that you are addressing. Type using 12 pt. font on 8 'h" X 11 " paper and number each page. These directions and the graphic boxes may be deleted if space is needed . A. ORGANIZATION CAPABILITY (Entire Section A not to exceed one page) 1 . Provide the mission statement and vision of your organization. The mission of ELCIRMO is : "Provide quality opportunities for social, physical, emotional, and intellectual development of children, by partnering with parents, providers, and communities. " Our vision is that: "There are quality resources and environments that prepare all children in Indian River, Martin and Okeechobee Counties for a successful educational experience." Our goals include, but are not limited to : Providing Early Learning programs that prepare children for success in school ; Provide Early Learning programs that involve parents as their child' s first teacher and support family skill building; Provide an integrated and seamless system of services in all Early Learning programs; Coordinate Early Learning programs and ensure all public funding is integrated to achieve effectiveness and efficiency; and Examine local programs and delivery systems, with the purpose of establishing concrete steps to improve service integration, efficiency, and quality. 2. Provide a brief summary of your organization including areas of expertise, accomplishments, and population served. The Early Learning Coalition of Indian River, Martin, and Okeechobee Counties, Inc. (ELCIRMO) is defined and described in sections 411 .01 and 1002, Florida Statutes. The Coalition was originally created in 1999 as a School Readiness Coalition and became an Early Learning Coalition with the signing of the VPK legislation on January 2, 2005 . ELCIRMO offers subsidized child care assistance and programs that give children a competitive start in life. ELCIRMO is responsible for the planning and implementation of school readiness and voluntary pre-kindergarten services in the three county areas, and for making decisions to meet the early education and child care needs of the children in these communities . Furthermore, the Coalition sets priorities that are relevant to the children and families that we serve . We are currently serving in excess of 3800 children daily, from all socio-economic backgrounds, through a network of child care and resource and referral programs including the VPK Program. Our computerized data system allows trained counselors to track both supply and demand for all types of child care services on a daily basis. Parents seeking quality child care have a variety of options including center-based care, family child care, after-school care, preschool, summer camp, nanny information, odd hour, and sick care. In addition to Resource and Referral we work to enhance both the quality and supply of care through recruitment and training programs. Whether seeking to provide family child care in their homes or planning to open a child care center, we offer start-up and technical assistance, as well as follow-up training and support. 4