Nearly 200,000 children enter kindergarten each year in Florida and almost half of them are not “ready” to learn. This is a reality business leaders can contribute to changing–whether through community involvement, family-friendly practices in their business, or using their voices.
Bosses for Babies is an initiative that brings together business champions for early childhood, highlighting the many ways companies can make an impact and inspiring others to take action. These Bosses understand that investing in young children and families is an investment both in their bottom line and in community prosperity.
Are you ready to be a Boss for Babies? Make the commitment that’s right for your business.
The Movement is inviting Florida CEOs to join Bosses for Babies and show their impact on early childhood. Business leaders can make the commitment that’s right for their business and we are ready to support you.
The latest data shows Florida’s kindergarten readiness rate sitting at 53%. This means nearly 90,000 children entering the K-12 system are deemed “unready,” and already falling behind at a critical time in their learning and development. Research tells us it’s difficult to catch up, so we need to do a better job of supporting children and families in the early years.
The Chamber tracks this data on the Florida Scorecard and hosts the Business Alliance for Early Learning so business leaders can speak together with a strong voice for young children.
Our first Boss for Babies, Eddie Gonzalez-Loumiet offers extensive flexibility for employees and promotes a family-friendly workplace.
John Birney and his sons own and operate a sucessful financial advising company all while championing early literacy initatives in their community.
Mark Wilson is a strong advocate for high-quality early learning, highlighting the importance of these investments for Florida's future prosperity.
Aakash Patel is a business leader, political advocate, and Chair of the Board of Directors for the Early Learning Coaliton of Hilsborough County.
Email Daniela Villasmil for more information at Daniela.Villasmil@childrensmovementflorida.org.
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