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- Year founded: 1996
- Founders: C.C. Baker, Jr., Melody Hughes
- Current head: Mary Ann Girard (Director)
- Headquarters: Tyler, Texas
- Email: mhjcfc@sbcglobal.net
- Phone number: (903) 592-1454
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Champions for Children is a charitable organization that focuses on quality and affordability of early childhood education and child care programs.
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Six Goals
According to their official website, Champions for Children seeks to improve the following areas:Official Site: Overview- Existing child care programs
- Existing child care facilities
- Education of child care workers
- Parent education opportunities
The organization also provides aid through:
- Being a referral resource
- National accreditation assistance
Key Dates
- 1996: Founded as Corporate Champions for Young Children
- 1998: Laura Bush speaks at inauguration of The Rainbow Room project
- 1999: First scholarship awarded
- 2005: Becomes United Way agency



