- 22 person Jefferson County Child Care Steering Committee was formed. It included executives from business, economic development, the school district, child care agencies and elected officials.
- The purpose of the Steering Committee was to provide oversight for assessing the need, implementing the Strategic Plan, ongoing evaluation of the plan, provide approval of ECI expansion/startup grants and share updates with community.
$4.8 Million Goal
We’re getting there. With your help, we’ve got this!
The Issue
Feeling the Pain & Asking the Question
In 2017, Fairfield Economic Development Association (FEDA) & Early Childhood Iowa Iowa/Jefferson/Keokuk Counties (ECI), the Fairfield Community School District and Pathfinders RC&D pulled together 50 businesses and community leaders from 30 organizations for a facilitated dialogue to determine whether access to child care, was an issue for employers.
The consensus was a resounding YES.
The Plan
6 Step Action Plan