The Children’s Forum Early Learning Quality Initiatives Ambassador Program is an established network of early childhood professionals and volunteers who serve as representatives of a variety of Workforce Initiatives & Programs, including TEACH and INCENTIVE$, in their local communities. We are thankful to our Ambassadors, who help increase community outreach and maximize the impact of Forum programs across the state. The valuable information you provide in your monthly Outreach & Activity Reports gives us wonderful stories and highlights that we can share in our annual reporting and testimonials from participants. If you have any questions or need assistance, please email us at TEACHOutreach@thechildrensforum.com.
We invite you to follow the Children’s Forum programs on social media, including Help Me Grow® Florida, Children’s Week Florida™, INCENTIVE$, and TEACH (Facebook and/or Instagram). You can also join our Ambassadors Facebook Group for the latest news. If you are interested in becoming an Ambassador for your early learning community, please call our Children’s Forum Outreach Team at 850-487-6300.
- Increase community outreach by sharing TEACH and INCENTIVE$ information with educators and providers.
- Support early learning professionals by explaining program benefits, answering general questions, and offering guidance to potential participants.
- Represent Forum programs at local conferences, provider meetings, and community events (on a voluntary basis).
- Submit Monthly Outreach & Activity Reports to help highlight the impact of Forum programs in annual reporting and participant testimonials.
The Children’s Forum Outreach Team provides:
- Training, informational presentations, and materials for TEACH, INCENTIVE$, and other CF programs and services (upon request).
- An Ambassador Toolkit with digital resources from all CF programs.
- Regular program updates on scholarship models, award levels, and important TEACH, INCENTIVE$, and Forum-wide changes.
- Promotional materials to distribute at their offices, resource rooms, site visits, and events or conferences.
- Follow us on social media – Stay connected with the Children’s Forum, TEACH, INCENTIVE$, Help Me Grow® Florida, and Children’s Week Florida™ on Facebook and Instagram.
- Join the Children’s Forum Mailing List – Get the latest news, updates, and resources sent directly to your inbox
- Become an Ambassador – Interested in joining? Contact our Outreach Team at 850-487-6300 or send us an email. We’re happy to answer your questions!
wdt_ID | TEACH Ambassador's Agency or Training Institution | Counties & Areas Served | TEACH Ambassador | Contact Information |
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1 | Early Learning Coalition of Alachua County | Alachua | Alexis (Lexi) Langieri | info@elcalachua.org |
2 | Early Learning Coalition of North Florida | Baker, Bradford, Clay, Nassau, Putnam & St. Johns (Northeast and Central FL) | Lauren (Millecan) Berk | See Website |
3 | Early Learning Coalition of Northwest Florida | Bay, Calhoun, Franklin, Gulf, Holmes, Jackson & Washington (FL Panhandle) | Kate Burch | See Website |
4 | Early Learning Coalition of Broward County | Broward | Stephanie Templin | info@elcbroward.org |
5 | Nova Southeastern University | Broward | (Maria) Josie Maymi | See Website |
6 | Early Learning Coalition of Southwest Florida | Collier, Glades, Hendry, & Lee | Gayla Thompson | See Website |
7 | Early Learning Coalition of Florida's Gateway, Inc. | Columbia, Hamilton, Lafayette, Suwannee & Union (FL’s Gateway) | Carrie Skinner | info@elcgateway.org |
8 | Early Learning Coalition of Duval County | Duval | Colleen Isgette | CCRR@elcduval.org |
9 | Florida State College at Jacksonville | Duval | Jacqueline Rippy | eceinformation@fscj.edu |
10 | Early Learning Coalition of Flagler and Volusia Counties | Flagler & Volusia | Erica Garris | See Website |
11 | Early Learning Coalition of Hillsborough County | Hillsborough | Stacey Francois | See Website |
13 | Child Care Resources of Indian River County | Indian River | Elizabeth Swann, Ph.D. | See Website |
14 | Early Learning Coalition of Lake County | Lake | Tameka Mays | See Website |
15 | Tallahassee Community College | Leon & Surrounding Big Bend Region | Kathy Harvey | oneilm@tcc.fl.edu |
17 | North Florida College | Madison | Denise Callaway | callawayd@nfc.edu |
18 | Central Florida Institute of Training (CFIT) | Manatee | Sabrena Smith | cda@cfitinc.com |
19 | Manatee County School District - Soar in 4 | Manatee | Sheila Halpin | See Website |
21 | College of Central Florida | Marion | Bebe Rahaman | See Website |
22 | Early Learning Coalition of Marion County | Marion | Lilianna Howard | info@elc-marion.org |
23 | Early Learning Coalition of Miami-Dade & Monroe Counties | Miami-Dade & Monroe | Desiree Aguilera | See Website |
25 | Early Learning Coalition of Orange County | Orange | Mariel Rivera | See Website |
27 | Early Learning Coalition of Pasco and Hernando Counties | Pasco & Hernando | Samantha Dominguez | See Website |
28 | Early Learning Coalition of Pinellas County | Pinellas | Amanda Houston | See Website |
29 | Holy Family Early Childhood Center | Pinellas | Judi Bruckner | See Website |
30 | Pinellas Technical College | Pinellas | Victoria Cribb | WRIGHT-NASHA@pcsb.org |
31 | Early Learning Coalition of Polk County | Polk | Sheila Chambers | See Website |
32 | Early Learning Coalition of Santa Rosa County | Santa Rosa | Melanie Tarver | See Website |
33 | Early Learning Coalition of Sarasota County | Sarasota | Barbara Papantonakis | info@elcsarasota.org |
34 | Florida Family Child Care Home Association (FFCCHA) | Statewide - All Counties | Adrienne Donaldson | info@familychildcare.org |
36 | Early Learning Coalition of St. Lucie County | St. Lucie | Aline (Lina) Lloyd | See Website |
37 | Daytona State College | Volusia | Cathy Twyman | See Website |
38 | Episcopal Children's Services (ECS) | Baker, Bradford, Clay, Duval, Nassau, Putnam, St John’s, Alachua, Marion, Lake, Citrus, Gilchrist, Dixie, and Levy | See Website | |
39 | Prosperity Childcare Training Network | Jacksonville | See Website |
Thank you for being a champion for Children’s Forum Quality Initiatives Programs!
Please contact our team at TEACHOutreach@thechildrensforum.com for information or to request promotional materials and resources.