Our Mission
MISSION OF LOCAL PLANNING COUNCILS AS SET FORTH BY THE CALIFORNIA STATE LEGISLATURE IN 1991
Through the passage of AB 2141, Ed. Code sections 8499.3 and 8499.5
The primary mission of the Local Planning Council's (LPC) is to plan for child care and development services based on the needs of families in the local community. Through collaborative efforts with other individuals and organizations interested in the welfare of families, LPC's should also support the existing child care infrastructure by coordinating services that are locally available. As a result of planning, collaboration, and support for the child care systems that currently exist, the LPC's plan and determine local priorities for new state and federal funds. In order to be fully effective, councils are highly encouraged to strengthen the partnerships with both public and private organizations in each county. By forming strong community partnerships, each group involved becomes empowered to share their ideas and concerns during the local planning process.
MISSION OF THE SANTA CRUZ COUNTY PLANNING COUNCIL
To provide leadership for the assessment, development and sustainability of quality early care and education and school age extended learning options in Santa Cruz County.
As leaders and experts in early care and education they promote and advocate for quality accessible educational programs that will ensure:
- children's healthy development
- school success
- a stronger healthier community