The Coalition's agenda focuses on Health, Education, Safety, and Security for all children living in the greater Houston area. Meetings are quarterly at the United Way office. This Funding Summit was aimed at bringing together service providers, funders, policy makers, and other interested individuals to explore additional sources of funding for free or low-cost before and after school programs. Their first major event was collaboration for a middle school symposium, which produced summary report available to the public. Meet every month on the 3rd or 4th Wednesday at 8580 Katy Frwy., Suite 220.
Membership is free and everyone is welcome.
This event is part of the national Stand For Quality Care campaign and will include a rally to emphasize the importance of quality child care and necessity of adequate funding. The rally and play day will be from 1 until 5 pm at Sam Houston Park, located on Bagby between McKinney and Lamar. It will feature booths, speakers, child performers, storytellers, music and lots of fun, innovative, and educational ways for children to do what they do best . . So gather the kids and your best play clothes and come to the park for an afternoon of play and celebration. The Stand For Quality and Play Day is being planned and implemented by a coalition of local child care programs, human service agencies, business, and concerned citizens.