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The Interagency Early Childhood Committee (IECC)
IECC is an interagency forum working to raise awareness of community needs and resources, collect and analyze early childhood data and educate the community about the value of investing in early childhood.
Our mission is to promote healthy development and well-being of young children and their families through community collaboration.
Child Care Market Study
High-quality child care prior to kindergarten has well-known academic, social, and economic benefits. In the short-term, early childhood care and education increases school readiness and academic success. It also helps parents to fully participate in the workforce. In the long-term, it increases children’s lifelong achievement and attainment; promotes their health and well-being; and contributes to economic success for families and communities.
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FY22 Children's Festival was a great success this year!
So fun to see Miss Frederick and Miss Frederick Teen build better brains with the Strong Families new origami game. This game is great for kids ages 4-10 to play with parents, caregivers, and friends. Get the game here! Serve and Return Origami Game; English and Spanish version.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1h26Zr3YP8T36YwODrWzElogTY83Pu-jU/view?usp=sharing
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Up Coming Events:
Strong Families Public Education Campaign
March 28, 2023 - 6:30-7:30 pm at the C. Burr Artz Community Room
Join us as we celebrate the premiere of the Strong Families Public Education Campaign with the first public screening of the Serve and Return public services announcement video, in both English and Spanish, and the unveiling of an infographic depicting the importance of building healthy brain architecture with positive childhood experiences. This event will include remarks from County Executive, a proclamation to announce April as the Month of the Young Child, and activities to support Serve and Return engagement between children and their caregivers. All are welcome to attend."
Resources:
- IECC Brochure
- Frederick County Early Childhood Community Resources and Referrals Quick Guide
- Service Guide Contact Information
- Maryland State Department of Education Division of Early Childhood Development
- Smart Parents. Ready Kids
- FNP Article - County focuses on reducing number of adults traumatized in childhood
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