80% of brain growth occurs by the age of 3

Racial and economic disparities are apparent by the age of 2.

We are dedicated to
changing this reality.

Our Strategy:

The Southcoast Coalition for Early Childhood Education is dedicated to ensuring that every child has the best start in life and enters kindergarten ready to learn and thrive.

INITIATIVES

As a coalition we think globally, and act locally. We are committed to learning, cultivating and investing in evidence-based best practice.

MEMBERS

Coalition members represent multiple sectors, which include early, primary, secondary and higher education, healthcare, local government, business, non-profit, philanthropy and social services.

Members

Communities

Partners

Southcoast Coalition for Early Childhood Education is now a Greenhouse Initiative of the Marion Institute.

Partner Spotlights

Southcoast Health is a not-for-profit, community-based health system with multiple access points, offering an integrated continuum of health services throughout southeastern Massachusetts and Rhode Island.

Rachel Davis

Director Community Benefits, Southcoast Health

Mobilizing philanthropy by matching donors and resources with community needs for the benefit of the region.

John Vasconcellos

President, SouthCoast Community Foundation

United Way of Greater Fall River funds Health, Education, and Financial Stability programming for agency partners throughout Greater Fall River. We believe everyone deserves opportunities for a good life: a quality education that leads to sustaining job opportunities, enough income to support a family, and a good, healthy lifestyle that increases life expectancy.

Meg Rogers

Communications Coordinator, United Way of Greater Fall River

The Southcoast Coalition for Early Childhood Education (SCECE) is a network of cross-sector stakeholders dedicated to ensuring every child has the best start in life and enters kindergarten ready to reach their fullest potential.

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