GOVERNOR’S BIRTH TO 8 SUMMIT: FIRST 3,000 DAYS IN THE FIRST STATE #BIRTHTO8DE

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Thank You Special thanks to Kim Pridemore, Nancy Cordeiro, Victoria Biddle, and the students of Delaware Technical Community College’s Child Development Center for kicking off today’s Summit! GOVERNOR’S BIRTH TO 8 SUMMIT

Investing in Quality Early Learning is Economic Development GOVERNOR’S BIRTH TO 8 SUMMIT “Early childhood education benefits both the child and society. According to research by economist James Heckman, high quality early childhood education provides a 10% return on investment for society. Early interventions reduce crime rates and health care costs while increasing productivity and prosperity.” Nick Marsini Regional President, PNC Bank Delaware Wilmington, DE

Reaching Children with High Needs GOVERNOR’S BIRTH TO 8 SUMMIT “Tiered reimbursement through Purchase of Care provides access to high quality early learning for children and families who need it most, and might not be able to afford it otherwise.” Kathy Moore Director, Parents and Children Together at Tech of United Cerebral Palsy of Delaware Georgetown, DE

Building a Skilled Workforce GOVERNOR’S BIRTH TO 8 SUMMIT “T.E.A.C.H. Early Childhood® Delaware broke the financial barriers I faced in pursuing my goal to become a teacher. Getting a B.A. would not have been possible for me without T.E.A.C.H.” Jacquie Greene T.E.A.C.H. Scholar; Early Childhood Educator, Parents and Children Together at Tech of United Cerebral Palsy of Delaware Georgetown, DE

Raising Quality for All Children GOVERNOR’S BIRTH TO 8 SUMMIT “Thanks to Purchase of Care and tiered reimbursement, my children are receiving the best education in their early years to set them up for a successful future." Tammy Eitner Parent Georgetown, DE

Raising Quality for All Children GOVERNOR’S BIRTH TO 8 SUMMIT “I want our families to feel confident that their children are in a loving and nurturing environment where they can grow intellectually, socially, emotionally and physically.” Krysta Thomas T.E.A.C.H. Scholar; Early Childhood Educator, Expanding Our Kids World Smyrna, DE

Early Mental Health Supports GOVERNOR’S BIRTH TO 8 SUMMIT “The Early Childhood Mental Health Consultant Program has given us research- based, age-appropriate strategies to address social and emotional issues in preschool classrooms. This service has been program changing.” Christine Poehlmann Center Administrator, Bethesda Child Development Center Middletown, DE

Raising Quality for All Children GOVERNOR’S BIRTH TO 8 SUMMIT "My child benefits greatly by having a structured and engaging learning environment that provides educational opportunities within a diverse learning center.“ Katie Hiller Parent Georgetown, DE

Early Mental Health Supports GOVERNOR’S BIRTH TO 8 SUMMIT “Working with the techniques of the Early Childhood Mental Health specialist and using the information she provided has been one of the best things that has happened in my home child care program.” Eugenia B. Mumford Family Childcare Provider Millsboro, DE