From The Desk Of Barbara Moore,
President/CEO
Dear Friends:
I believe in children. I believe
each one deserves a chance to reach their full potential. I
believe that every child deserves to be safe and well cared for,
free from the terrifying effects of abuse and neglect. No child
should feel alone, afraid, or abused.
I believe a successful family is
part of a child's success. But it takes even more. I believe it
takes a community that truly values children and families. It
does take a village to raise a child.
In this, our 44rd year of
serving children and families, the Child Care Association was
able to provide high quality child care and early childhood
related services to more than 10,000 children, and staff assisted
more than 80,000 parents with child care information and
referrals.
As we embark on the coming year,
our vision is to take this concept of community to the next
level and establish a Children's Village. Imagine a place
were every child is nurtured and loved. A place where families
are celebrated, and parents find all the support they need to
raise happy, healthy children. A place where teachers,
neighbors, relatives and friends congregate to share their
knowledge, ideas and encouragement.
The Children's Village, located
in the heart of Cocoa's Diamond Square Community, will be that
place. The Children's Village will include comprehensive
services for children, parents, child care providers and other
community members. Professionals in a variety of fields
will be housed there to provide social, legal and health
services. Foster care services, training and community
organizations also will be housed there.
The Child Care Association will
launch the Children's Village by first transforming the Monroe
Center and revitalizing its historic role in serving children
and youth. The Children's Village will bring a new
vitality to the Diamond Square Community and re-ignite an age
old tradition of caring for children. Our community's
record of support for children and families ensures its success.
We are grateful to our Board
Chairman and Board Members for their outstanding leadership and
support, and my sincere appreciation to our staff for their
dedication and commitment to our mission. Special
appreciation to all the agencies who provide funding for the
services we provide to include the Board of County
Commissioners, United Way of Brevard, Department of Health, and the the
cities of Cocoa, Melbourne, Palm Bay and Titusville.
For the
children,
Barbara
Moore
President/CEO
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