Here are some recent accomplishments. A membership-based fund and accreditation campaign guided by large employer members. Includes education and leadership development for program directors. Led by the Boeing Company and the Greater Seattle Chamber of Commerce. The Boeing Company and the City of Seattle have made the first leadership contributions to the fund.
Work is underway to expand membership to include additional public and private employers.
Pilot testing is in progress, with Child Care Resources assisting 10 child care centers in becoming accredited. Includes a pooled fund, aligned grants, and an information-sharing Learning Community. The first Learning Community event was held in January with 16 foundation and corporate staff. The fund expects to issue a first Request for Proposals in May 2001, with grants to be announced in July, September and December. Other components may include predevelopment planning loans or grants, technical assistance in becoming loan ready and in project management for a capital project, and an information clearinghouse.