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Child Care Aware of Minnesota Launches New Mission, Values, and Vision

Ann McCully/July 6, 2021
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Child Care Aware of Minnesota is pleased to announce our new mission, values, and vision. Developed from a collaborative strategic planning process over the past year, these new statements more clearly express who we are and how we view our work.

Mission: We are a statewide early childhood leader driving change through partnerships to build an equitable, high-quality early care and education system that meets the needs of Minnesota’s families and children.

Values: We work with integrity, honor diverse ideas and approaches, and foster a culture of respect and trust. We are child-centered and equity-driven.

Practical Vision:

External:

  • Access to high-quality, responsive care for all children
  • Expanded visibility of programs and support
  • Equitably compensated workforce
  • More informed and supported profession
  • Creative recruitment and retention strategies
  • Innovative, accessible technology

Internal:

  • Innovative early childhood leadership
  • More intensive and inclusive relationships
  • Responsive and equitable workplace culture

We invite you to join us in this journey as we actualize these statement in our activities in the coming years.

Ann McCully

Ann has been the director of CCAoMN since 2002. She is responsible for overall agency leadership, growing the staff from 10 to 29 FTEs. She manages contracts, grants, and earned income; guides staff in developing and implementing new programs; and collaborates with early care and education organizations, business, community, and foundation leaders on public policy issues and system-building initiatives. She previously held leadership positions at the American Cancer Society, and holds a mini-MBA from the University of St. Thomas, and a BA in Speech-Communications from the University of Minnesota. She is a member of the Governor’s Early Learning Council and a board member of Child Care Aware of America.