National Association of Child Care Professionals Honors ECI for Katrina Recovery

MARCH 27, 2006 | The National Association of Child Care Professionals (NACCP) has recognized the Mississippi State University Early Childhood Institute (ECI) for its role in Hurricane Katrina recovery for early childhood programs.

“With support from organizations such as yours, temporary child care services and respite care programs were provided, families received food, clothing and personal care items, child care centers were given needed supplies, materials and funds to open their doors to the children of displaced families and children received books and toys to replace some of those lost. The list of the ways that caring organizations provided services and supplies is endless and in many ways unique to each family. Meeting the needs of families in crisis is worth honoring,” Sherry Workman, executive director of NACCP, said.

“We appreciate this encouragement from the National Association of Child Care Professionals. Many of its members have helped in Katrina recovery through personal donations and donations from their employees and the families they serve,” Cathy Grace, Ed.D., professor and director of ECI, said.

NACCP is an association of child care owners, directors, and administrators. Its next annual meeting will be April 26-29 in Atlanta.

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