Exploring Roles in the ECE Community: Local and State Levels

Child Care Resources, Inc - Provides resource and referral services for children and families, supports high quality learning and helps programs start, improve and sustain high quality services.
I chose this program because it helps families locate and afford child care services within the community.  Many families have trouble finding quality child care, especially when they are new to an area, and this agency helps with referrals and with the cost of child care.
Smart Start - A private organization that provides health, family support and early care and education for children ages birth to five and their families.  I chose this program because it focus on meeting the needs of children from birth, it supports health and education, and  it also provides early childhood educators with incentives for working with children and families.
Thompson Child and Family Focus - Provides developmental and preventive services to children and their families through educational and therapeutic resources.  I choose this agencies because it provides family support services to children and families facing a variety of needs and concerns in order to promote future development and learning.

Job opportunities:  Inclusion specialist, Child Development Specialist, Education Coordinator, Child Care Director.
Along with the current education and experience that I already have, I would need to become more familiar with the NC licensing guidelines and the 5 star rating system.  Also for the Child Care Director position I will need to complete Administration I & II.