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Lewis-Clark Early Childhood Program Statements

Who We Are:
THE ORGANIZATION The Lewis-Clark Early Childhood Program (LCECP) is a private non-profit organization, which serves the Southeastern Washington and North Central Idaho areas. Its primary purpose is to provide early childhood education and family support services for limited income families through our Head Start (HS), Early Head Start (EHS), Washington Early Childhood Education and Assistance Program (ECEAP) and Idaho funded Home-Based Program.

MISSION STATEMENT

 

 The mission of Lewis-Clark Early Childhood Program is to strengthen families and prepare children for lifelong learning through the combined efforts of staff, parents and the community.

VISION STATEMENT Lewis-Clark Early Childhood Program’s vision is to be an active participant in promoting a society and community where families and children have optimal opportunities to learn, develop and share those skills, attitudes and attributes that help assure lifelong learning, health, safety, independence, happiness and personal success.

PHILOSOPHY STATEMENT Lewis-Clark Early Childhood Program subscribes to a belief that healthy families and children are the most basic elements in any viable, productive society or community. Our Program’s efforts are guided by the belief that “We’re here to do what’s best for families and children.”  We keep this belief foremost in our minds to guide our decisions.

VALUES STATEMENT Lewis-Clark Early Childhood Program values the unique individuality of each person and the cultural differences that make our community and organization distinctive. We aspire to “treat everyone with unconditional, positive regard.” We believe that through cooperation and teamwork we can accomplish far more than anyone or all of us working independently.

GOALS STATEMENT Lewis-Clark Early Childhood Program’s overall goal is to strengthen the organization's ability to respond to the unique needs of each of our communities, enabling us to continue to provide high quality services which are well-rounded, individualized, and developmentally appropriate for pregnant women, children, and families.