About Us
Who we are:
--the Pennsylvania state affiliate of NAEYC,
the National Association for the Education of Young
Children
--approximately 5,300 individual members
--13 local affiliate chapters
--over 200 unaffiliated members
--1 newly forming regional group
--25 Directors on the Board
--executive director Jodi Askins
--staffed office in Harrisburg
What we do:
--build and participate in collaborations and connections across the state
--promote and practice advocacy for funding high quality children's programs and services
--represent members and early care and education providers on various committees & task forces
--publish online and print newsletters
--provide technical assistance, leadership support, and networking for our local affiliate chapters