The children of Hillsborough County are our greatest and most important resource. Their earliest experiences and environments set the stage for their future development and success in school and in life. At the Early Learning Coalition of Hillsborough County, we strive to make certain that all of the children and families of Hillsborough County have access to the quality, affordable programs and services necessary to better ensure their bright and successful futures.

Through numerous collaborative partnerships, the ELCHC strives to identify resources and opportunities to maximize our ability to deliver the highest quality services.

Thank you for connecting with us and supporting our efforts. By doing so you support the children and families of Hillsborough County. Please visit us often as your resource for early childhood care and education information.

It's Official: Cynthia Lorenzo to Head Agency for Workforce Innovation

Gov. Charlie Crist today appointed Cynthia Lorenzo of Tallahassee as Executive Director of the Florida Agency for Workforce Innovation.  She has served as Interim Director of the agency since February 2, 2009, and previously as Deputy Director since February 2007. Before joining the Agency for Workforce Innovation, Lorenzo served at the Florida Department of Juvenile Justice, beginning in 2005 as communications director and later as chief of staff and Interim Secretary. Previously, she served for seven years in the communications office of the Florida Department of Transportation. Lorenzo graduated from the University of Denver with a bachelor's in business administration in 1992. 

 The ELCHC Supports Bud Chiles' Worst to First Campaign 

As a state, Florida spends only 3% of its resources on education, 42nd in the country. Less than 4% of Florida's students are in school districts funded at or above the national average – Florida ranks 46th in the nation. Florida ranks 45th in the nation in high school graduation rates.

Worst to First wants to focus our collective efforts on 3 very focused directives. We see these directives as B&W, you are either with us…or you are against us. These 3 areas of focus are:

• Providing our children with an education for the future
• Protecting the health and well-being of our children
• Investing in success, instead of paying for failure

Find out more and add your support at http://www.worsttofirst.org !!!!