“My goal is to give back to the communities that supported myself and my children throughout the years.” Angeliek Lopez ECIC Staff member since 2017, mother of two
“Early Childhood matters because it has the potential to set a solid foundation for the future leaders of the world.” Bryn Fortune ECIC Staff Member since 2007, Mother of Two
“I want to help parents have the opportunity to gain the knowledge and tools that they need to support their child’s development.” Michelle Stevens ECIC Staff Member since 2015, Mother of two
“I found myself wanting to help form the foundation for young children to build on socially and emotionally. I love watching them learn and grow.” Amber Vanderzalm ECIC Staff Member since 2017, Mother of two
CategoriesLatest News Gov. Whitmer Announces Regional Child Care Planning Grants to Help Expand Access to Affordable Child Care  Posted on Posted onSeptember 29, 2022October 4, 2022By Mariah McClain FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 28, 2022 Contact: press@michigan.gov LANSING, Mich. — Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced that … Read MoreGov. Whitmer Announces Regional Child Care Planning Grants to Help Expand Access to Affordable Child Care Â
CategoriesLatest News Child Care Innovation Fund Expands by $12.5 Million Posted on Posted onAugust 9, 2022September 29, 2022By Mariah McClain LANSING, MI, August 10, 2022 —The Early Childhood Investment Corporation (ECIC) received $12.5 million in … Read MoreChild Care Innovation Fund Expands by $12.5 Million
CategoriesLatest News $1.2 Million Awarded to Community Partners for Child Care Solutions Posted on Posted onMay 31, 2022August 9, 2022By Mariah McClain LANSING, MI, May 31 —The Early Childhood Investment Corporation (ECIC), announces $1.2 million in grants … Read More$1.2 Million Awarded to Community Partners for Child Care Solutions
CategoriesLatest News Notice of Public Meeting: Executive Committee Meeting on Sept. 21, 2022 Posted on Posted onMay 18, 2022September 29, 2022By Dawne Bell NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING Posted in accordance with the provisions of  P.A. 203 of 1965, as … Read MoreNotice of Public Meeting: Executive Committee Meeting on Sept. 21, 2022
CategoriesLatest News Deadline Extended: Request for Proposals – Child Care Data Hub Posted on Posted onMay 6, 2022June 6, 2022By Mariah McClain ECIC seeks to establish a partnership with a technology vendor to improve and enhance an … Read MoreDeadline Extended: Request for Proposals – Child Care Data Hub
CategoriesLatest News Send a Letter to the Governor: Increase access to affordable, quality child care. Posted on Posted onApril 5, 2022By Dawne Bell Did you know that, of the 42% of children in Michigan eligible to receive child … Read MoreSend a Letter to the Governor: Increase access to affordable, quality child care.
CategoriesUncategorized Register Now: Early Childhood Parent Leadership Conference Posted on Posted onMarch 31, 2022March 31, 2022By Mariah McClain Are you ready to build an early-childhood system that works for North Carolina families? Join … Read MoreRegister Now: Early Childhood Parent Leadership Conference
CategoriesLatest News Promising Ideas Incubator Posted on Posted onJanuary 26, 2022May 31, 2022By Dawne Bell Join the Promising Ideas Incubator: Apply by February 7th! Have an idea for how … Read MorePromising Ideas Incubator
CategoriesLatest News Community Investments Announced Posted on Posted onJanuary 13, 2022May 31, 2022By Dawne Bell For Immediate Release –The Early Childhood Investment Corporation (ECIC), a statewide organization serving all 83 … Read MoreCommunity Investments Announced
CategoriesLatest News Recording: The President’s Plan for Pre-K and Child Care and What it Means for Michigan Posted on Posted onDecember 8, 2021January 13, 2022By Dawne Bell On December 8, 2021, ECIC hosted a virtual discussion on The President’s Plan for … Read MoreRecording: The President’s Plan for Pre-K and Child Care and What it Means for Michigan
