RD280 - Virginia Early Childhood Foundation Progress Report 2010 and Financial Statements


Executive Summary:
The future of education in Virginia, and the United States of America, is dependent upon smart investments and well-educated, engaged citizens. It used to be that America had the highest number of college graduates of all industrialized countries. Just this summer we learned that our nation has slipped into 12th place. This is unacceptable and we need solutions if Virginia and America are to maintain our competitive place in the world economy. The solutions begin in early childhood, well before our future college students, military leaders, and workforce begin kindergarten.

The Virginia Early Childhood Foundation serves as the nexus of these efforts. As a public/private partnership, we provide resources, leadership and technical assistance to make certain that children across the Commonwealth will be able to contribute to our common prosperity. We are the bridge between the state government, local communities, the U.S. Military, and the business sector. Our work is to make certain that Virginia invests wisely in our human capital and to foster efficiency and effectiveness in all efforts to build school-readiness, including the work of state agencies, local communities, private sector endeavors, families and parents. It is a big job, but we are making progress in Virginia.

During fiscal year 2010, we continued to engage business, military and community leaders, elected officials, educators, healthcare professionals, and parents to invest in the foundations of our future success—Virginia’s youngest children. Making certain that children start their life and education journeys healthy, eager, and ready to learn can make all the difference in their lives and in our futures.

We are pleased to report that 2010 was a year of growth, strong stewardship of resources, and growing community and political support. We thank our private and public supporters, including the Governor and General Assembly, and encourage all Virginians to join in making investments that draw the greatest return on the dollar. Virginia has a long way to go, but can be proud of the progress we’ve made. The Virginia Early Childhood Foundation thanks you for your ongoing support, engagement, and investments.