Mission:
The Mississippi Early Childhood Development Coalition (ECDC) provides a platform where families and other stakeholders in early childhood service provision can share resources and expertise to co-create solutions that promote healthy early childhood growth and development.
Who We Are:
The Mississippi Early Childhood Development Coalition (ECDC) is a broad network of people from all parts of Mississippi’s early childhood system. We are committed to working together to improve the lives of our state’s young children and families.
What We Do:
The Mississippi Early Childhood Development Coalition (ECDC) shares resources and information and help inform policies related to early childhood development.
The data in the chart above are from the results of a 2021 survey of early childhood system leaders.
The Early Childhood Development Coalition (ECDC) believes that by strengthening connections, including with families,
Mississippi's early childhood system will become more family-driven and responsive.
Click here to learn more about the Early Childhood Development Coalition (ECDC).
Check out some of our resources!
Find data related to Mississippi's early childhood system here!
Early Childhood Development Coalition (ECDC) Meeting & Membership Information
The ECDC typically meets as a full coalition on the 2nd Thursday of each month at alternating morning and evening times.
Join us at our next meeting!
Are you interested in becoming part of the Early Childhood Development Coalition (ECDC)? If so, click here to access the membership form.
Click below to access the ECDC member resource page.
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Early Childhood Development Coalition (ECDC)
2025-2026 Co-Chairs
Joy Hogge
Desiree States
Members of the ECDC
This map indicates where ECDC members live and work.
Some ECDC members’ work may extend to multiple counties, and 22 members have indicated that their work is statewide.
To remain an active member listed here, members must attend at least one ECDC meeting every six months.
Invite your contacts from around the state to become members!
The chart below shows the various sectors of Mississippi's early childhood system that ECDC members represent.
Contact us!
Questions about anything early childhood? We provide free connections to resources, research, and data.
One Dial Supports a Child: 1-800-241-KIDS (Press 2 to reach the ECDC)
MSECDC@mffk.org
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Community Partners
We are honored to acknowledge our community partners for their valuable contributions and exceptional efforts to support the advancement of early childhood development initiatives in Mississippi.
