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Early Childhood Education Spotlight Breakfast

Community Connections for Children (CCC), York County Economic Alliance (YCEA), and ECHO (Every Child Has Opportunities) were pleased to host the Early Childhood Education Spotlight Breakfast and provider tour on Tuesday, November 19.

Early Childhood Education groups in York join forces to address educator crisis

The York County Economic Alliance and Community Connections for Children (ECHO) hosted an education spotlight breakfast to address the need for educators.

Childcare providers seeing impact of York County grant program

Shelly Russell, a childcare provider for nearly three decades, has been reading up recently on the benefits of outdoor play. Now, thanks to an innovative grant program for childcare providers in York County, Russell has funding to put words into action.

NOW OPEN: Additional Funding Opportunities for Early Childhood Education Providers

The ECHO Initiative (Every Child Has Opportunities), Community Connections for Children (CCC), and the York County Economic Alliance (YCEA) announce two funding opportunities for early childhood education providers. Both grants opened October 1 and will close October 25 at 5:00 pm.

Amid Childcare Shortage, Hanover Nonprofit Plans to Boost Capacity with New Building

Amid widespread concerns about a shortage of childcare for working parents in Pennsylvania, the Hanover YWCA is aiming to expand its capacity and shrink its waiting list for spaces.

York County Economic Alliance announce nearly a million in grant money for early childhood education

“We really want the community to value early learning,” Katie Caples, ECHO Director for Community Connections For Children, said. “The first five or six years of a child’s life is so important to their development and overall human lifespan.”

Livestream of ECHO Press Conference Announcing Almost $1M in Grants

Today we joined YWCA Hanover and Community Connections for Children to announce $950,000 awarded through two grant opportunities.

Over $950,000 in Early Childhood Education Grants Announced in York County, PA

The ECHO (Every Child Has Opportunities) Initiative was launched in early 2024 and exists to increase access to high quality, affordable childcare throughout York County. ECHO is proud to announce almost $1 million in grant awards to early childhood education providers in York County, PA.

New Early Childhood Education Apprenticeship Program Announced in York County, PA

Community Connections for Children (CCC), York County Economic Alliance (YCEA), and ECHO (Every Child Has Opportunities) announce a new early childhood apprenticeship program in York County, PA. The application window opens today, July 16, and will close August 2 at 5:00 pm. Participants will be notified in early August.

ECHO funding enables CPC to expand teacher aide program, mentorship

As a community action agency, Community Progress Council serves low- and moderate-income families through a number of integrated programs. With partners like ECHO and others dedicated to addressing challenges in the early learning field, we are positively impacting the current and future economy of York County.

ECHO: Transforming Education Through Innovation and Collaboration

Q&A with Katie Caples, Director of ECHO - To get a deeper dive into the creation of ECHO and the goals for addressing barriers faced, we spoke with ECHO Director, Katie Caples.

Two Grants for Early Childhood Education Providers

The York County Economic Alliance (YCEA) and ECHO (Every Child Has Opportunities) announce two new grant opportunities for early childhood education providers. Both grants open today, May 1, and will close May 23 at 5pm. Awardees will be notified in July.

New Funds Aim to Chip Away at Childcare Shortage

Framing the challenge of finding childcare as a critical issue for employers, York-area business and nonprofit leaders yesterday unveiled a new program designed to encourage fresh thinking on the years-old problem.

Governor Shapiro Visits York to Highlight Expanded Child and Dependent Care Tax Credit and Celebrate new Early Childhood Education Initiative, Every Child Has Opportunities (ECHO)

Governor Josh Shapiro joined legislative leaders, York County Economic Alliance, and Community Connections for Children at YWCA York to highlight the recent expansion of the Child and Dependent Care Tax Credit impacting over 7,000 families here in York County, and over 210,000 families across Pennsylvania.