Murray County Early Childhood Initiative

Established: 

Sept. 2003  

Local Vision:

The Guiding Principles for the Murray County Coalition are:

• We value all families and children
• We value diversity among families
• We value connecting families to resources
• We value a variety of resources, more than just financial
• We value community involvement and support
• We value an “asset based” approach to guide our work

Local Coordinator:

• Marcia Kunze
  Phone: 507-836-6945
  Email:  smekt@iw.net
  

Coalition Projects:

• Sustainability Jail and Bail Project
• FRED (Fathers Reading Every Day) Events
• ECFE on Wheels visits to home daycares
• Getting Ready for School backpacks at preschool screenings
• Child ID Program
• Early Childhood Professionals Recognition Meal
• Concerts for children

Next Murray County ECI Meeting:

• 4th Tuesday of each month
• Noon at the Slayton Pizza Ranch