The ELCFH serves families in Charlotte, DeSoto, Hardee and Highlands Counties
Our Mission and Vision
Our Mission
The mission of the ELCFH is to support families and children in accessing high quality early care and education services via School Readiness and Voluntary Prekindergarten programs. The ELCFH also serves as a point of contact to resources and referrals for health care and family support services.
Our Vision
The vision of the ELCFH is that each child will have a strong early foundation to promote a lifetime of success.
Current ELCFH Board and Committee Meetings
May 2026
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ELCFH Board and Committee Meeting Calendar
FY 26-27 ELCFH Board Officers and Committee Chairs
Board Chair (Locally elected, interim) John Stover
Vice Chair Nancy Ebrahimi-Driggers
Secretary Nancy Zachary
Treasurer (Finance Committee Chair) Mary Stewart
Administrative Committee Chair Aaron Stitt
Quality Committee Chair Susan Norris
FY 26-27 Board Members
Community Funders and Partners
Our Community Partners are essential to placing children in quality child care programs. They provide matching dollars, in-kind services, and educational materials that support all ELCFH programs across our four-county community. Please consider supporting our Community Partners as they continue supporting our children and families:
