Champions for Children is a charitable organization that focuses on quality and affordability of early childhood education and child care programs.
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