Early Learning Coalition of the Big Bend Region

Kia Autosport of Tallahassee's Charity of the Month this July is the Early Learning Coalition, and we couldn't be more excited. We believe that every student deserves the opportunity to be successful. We are cramming the van (a brand new Kia Sedona!) with school supplies. Their wishlist includes (but is not limited to!) hand sanitizer, Clorox wipes, crayons, nap mats, tissues, markers, construction paper, scissors, backpacks, and lunch boxes. You don't have to spend a lot of money to change a child's school year (and life!) On August 3rd we will be filling the van with school supplies all day. Don't miss out on this great chance to donate, we will even have free food and raffles going on. 

What is the Early Learning Coalition?

Headquartered in Tallahassee, Florida, the ELC proudly serves Gadsden, Jefferson, Leon, Liberty, Madison, Taylor, and Wakulla Counties. A contracted partner with the State of Florida's Office of Early Learning, the ELC is responsible for the administration of the School Readiness and Voluntary PreKindergarten programs.

Throughout this ELC’s history, the Board and staff have strived to provide a holistic service delivery system that is responsive to needs of families and communities while maintaining effective and efficient business practices supporting the following primary goals:

1. Children are ready for success when they enter school; and

2. Families have access to the quality child care services and assistance they need.

The ELC staff work everyday at effectively connecting approximately 7,000 children and their families to the early learning program that best meets the needs of the child and family. 

What does the Early Learning Coalition Do? 

Family Services:

• Child care information and resources
• Customized child care referrals
• School Readiness tuition assistance
• Voluntary PreKindergarten programs for 4 year olds
• Referrals and assistance in accessing additional community resources

Child Services:

• Hearing, vision and developmental screening
• Early literacy programs such as the My First Books "giving library"
• Early intervention services for children with identified areas of concern

Teacher Services:

• Professional development through on-line and classroom training
• On-site coaching and technical assistance
• Resource development
• Linkages to community resources and volunteers

Don't miss out on the opportunity to donate to this wonderful charity that's doing great things for the students and families in our community. Will we see you on August 3rd? 

August is ELC Month at Kia Autosport of Tallahassee

The month of August is Early Learning Coalition of the Big Bend Month here at Kia Autosport of Tallahassee! We have a bunch of promotions and events going on throughout the month and are so excited to bring attention to this great organization!

The ELC is a non-profit organization that provides services for children, families and child care providers throughout the Big Bend. The ELC works with child care providers and families to help prepare children for success in school and support families' ability to work. Family support services include tuition assistance programs, child care information services, and community referrals support each families' individual success by connecting them to the information and resources they need in choosing a program that best meets their child's needs.

As summer draws to end and school supply shopping begins, we want to make sure that our youngest students have all of the supplies and materials they need. Did you know that thousands of local children will begin preschool this year? In partnership with the ELC, Kia Autosport of Tallahassee is helping our local preschools get ready for this school year by hosting a Pre-School Supply Drive!

All month long come help us Cram the Van with school supplies! With a donation you can register to win a Kia Soul all month long. Don't forget to mark your calendars on August 20th for a special event here at the Kia Autosport dealership. Representatives from the ELC will be here with play areas for the kids and information for parents! More details will be posted closer to the event date!

Supplies needed: books, paint, crayons, markers, paper, glue, scissors, nap mats, balls, cleaning supplies, diapers, wipes

Come help us Cram the Van with these items so that our local children can have a successful school year!