Welcome to the ELCFH

Announcement
The ELCFH is currently accepting applications for a Community Event Sponsorship. The intent of this Sponsorship is to offer funding support to community organizations within the ELCFH service area to facilitate events that highlight the importance of the first five years of life.
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Announcement
The ELCFH is currently recruiting for the following Board seats: Private Sector - Business (Charlotte, DeSoto, Hardee and Highlands County)
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Mandatory Provider Meeting

Mandatory meeting for all currently contracted providers

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ARRA Funding

ARRA funding to assist unemployed parents with child care!

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The mission of the Early Learning Coalition of Florida’s Heartland, Inc. is to support families and children in accessing high quality early care and education services via School Readiness and Voluntary Pre-kindergarten programs. The ELCFH also serves as a point of access to resources and referrals for health care and family support services.

The vision of the ELCFH is that each child will have a strong early foundation to promote a lifetime of success.

The primary function of the ELCFH is to administer School Readiness and Voluntary Pre-kindergarten services to Charlotte, DeSoto, Hardee and Highlands Counties.

Agency for Workforce Innovation United Way of Central Florida HIPPY 

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Early Learning Coalition of Florida's Heartland

ELCFH serves a four-county area. Please contact the local office listed for your county for access to local services and information or email at information@elcfh.org
Charlotte Office | DeSoto Office | Hardee Office | Highlands Office