The purpose of SCECA is to work on behalf of young children and their families. SCECA is a membership-based organization for all educators who work with children from birth through TO ENHANCE KNOWLEDGE OF EARLY CARE AND EDUCATION PROFESSIONALS; TO ADVANCE EVIDENCE-BASED BEST PRACTICES; TO PROVIDE LEADERSHIP TO INCREASE PUBLIC UNDERSTANDING; AND TO SUPPORT POLICIES THAT RESULT IN HIGH QUALITY EARLY CARE AND EDUCATION FOR EVERY CHILD FROM BIRTH TO AGE EIGHT IN SOUTH CAROLINA. THE ORGANIZATION WILL ACCOMPLISH ITS MISSION BY EMBRACING INNOVATION, VALUING THE VOICE OF ALL STAKEHOLDERS, AND CONFIDENTLY PROVIDING LEADERSHIP TO THE FIELD OF EARLY CHILDHOOD.