Early Childhood Initiative Communities
West Central Initiative supports coalition building in 10 Early Childhood Initiative (EC) sites throughout west central Minnesota. These ECI communities seek the involvement of parents, senior citizens, educators, business and community leaders, the faith community, policy makers, and all citizens interested in making their community a nurturing environment for young children and their families.
Early Childhood Initiative is led by coordinator who facilitate the process of identifying, planning, and implementing strategies specific to helping their communities become more nurturing places for young children and their families.
Communities and Coordinators
- Becker County: Fran Rethwisch
- Clay County: Carolyn Strnad
- Douglas County: Connie Fields
- Grant County: Deb Hengel
- Otter Tail County: Marsha Erickson
- Pope County: Jeannie Pederson
- Stevens County: Diane Strobel
- Traverse County: Julie Smith
- White Earth: Casey Francis
- Wilkin County: Kristi Maas
