WNC ECC is a coalition of early childhood-focused organizations, child care teachers, parents of young children, and advocates collaborating on policy advocacy to improve access to and quality of Early Childhood Care and Education programming in 18 western NC counties. WNC ECC collaborates with statewide organizations on shared policy interests and works to represent western counties’ priorities at the state level. The coalition supports local providers and families in building grassroots skills and leadership for these issues across the region.