Mission: Working together to build a community that nurtures the full potential of our youngest children.
All About SELF
ARC- Arc of Clark County / Pride for Kids
BGSD- Battle Ground School District
CCCN- Clark County Community Network
CCHD- Clark County Health Department
CHSW- Children's Home Society of Washington
Clark- Clark College: Child and Family Studies
CRMHS- Columbia River Mental Health
DCCEL- Division of Child Care and Early Learning
ECPT- Early Choice Pediatric Therapy
Founded in 2001, SELF is a diverse coalition of community organizations and public agencies working to improve outcomes for Clark County's youngest children. The coalition was launched following a 400-person Every Moment Counts community forum. SELF believes that all Clark County children should be safe, healthy, eager to learn and ready to succeed by the time they enter school.
PUBLIC OUTREACH and RESOURCES
SELF public awareness programs promote investment in our youngest children. SELF is the pivotal source for resources and information regarding early learning for parents, child care providers, educators and the community. A speakers' bureau conducts outreach to the business and faith communities, parent groups, and service organizations.
SELF actively works to expand the resources needed to maintain and replicate neighborhood-based early learning services. There is a role for everyone -- individuals, groups, businesses -- in support of our youngest children.
COMMITTEES
SELF Council l SELF Steering Committee l SELF Development Committee l SELF Diversity Task Force
- Purpose: Community gathering to share resource information, network and explore early system issues.
- When: Meets the 2nd Tuesday of every other month
- Time: 8-10 am
- Where: Vancouver Community Library, downstairs Conference Room
1007 E Mill Plain Boulevard, Vancouver WA - Participants: SELF Partners and others concerned with early learning in Clark County.
- Facilitator: Bill Weismann, SELF Systems Developer, GrassrootsNW@comcast.net, (503) 422-2502
- Purpose: To make policy decisions, manage projects, plan system improvements and coordinate the work of SELF.
- When: Meets the 4th Tuesday of each month
- Time: 8-10 am
- Where: Educational Opportunities for Children and Families (EOCF)
10621 NE Coxley Dr (Sandra Odren Family Center, in rear), Vancouver WA - Participants: Representatives of SELF Partners.
- Facilitator: Bill Weismann, SELF Systems Developer, GrassrootsNW@comcast.net, (503) 422-2502
- Purpose: (1) To seek and expand sources of funding for early learning program initiatives in Clark County and the work of SELF; (2) To raise public awareness regarding the need to invest (time and money) in the lives of our youngest children.
- When: Meets the 2nd Thursday of each month
- Time: 3-5 pm
- Where: ESD 112, 2500 NE 65th Avenue, Vancouver, WA
- Participants: Representatives of SELF partners and other interested citizens.
- Facilitator(s): Debbie Ham (funding resources), ESD 112 and Doreen Turpen (public awareness), Fort Vancouver Regional Library District.
- Purpose: To expand and deepen the knowledge and skills of SELF partners (both individuals andorganizations) in order to demonstrate an authentic and ongoing commitment to cultural competency.
- When: Meeting time and location vary.
- Participants: Representatives of SELF Partners and other interested citizens.
- For more information contact Bill Weismann, SELF Systems Developer, GrassrootsNW@comcast.net, (503) 422-2502
EOCF- Educational Opportunities for Children and Families
ESD 112- Educational Service District 112
EVSD- Evergreen School District
FVRL- Fort Vancouver Regional Library District
ISNW- Vancouver Children's Therapy Center
SWCCC- Southwest Washington Child Care Consortium
SWMC- Southwest Washington Medical Center
VHA- Vancouver Housing Authority
VSD- Vancouver School District
WSUV- Washington State University Vancouver
YWCA- Clark County
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