Guide Note

Champions for Children is a charitable organization that focuses on quality and affordability of early childhood education and child care programs.

Fast Facts:

1. Year founded: 1996
2. Founders: C.C. Baker, Jr., Melody Hughes
3. Current head: Mary Ann Girard (Director)
4. Headquarters: Tyler, Texas
5. Email: mhjcfc@sbcglobal.net
6. Phone number: (903) 592-1454

According to their official website, Champions for Children seeks to improve the following areas:¹

1. Existing child care programs
2. Existing child care facilities
3. Education of child care workers
4. Parent education opportunities

The organization also provides aid through:

1. Being a referral resource
2. National accreditation assistance

1. 1996: Founded as Corporate Champions for Young Children
2. 1998: Laura Bush speaks at inauguration of The Rainbow Room project
3. 1999: First scholarship awarded
4. 2005: Becomes United Way agency