For the past 10 years, I have been involved with CCI. These are professional dedicated people who are in the forefront of early care and education issues in America. Through their research and referral work, they know the needs and concerns of children and their parents. Through their training and community work with providers of infant and toddler care, before school, after school, and early care quality programs, gives CCI intimate knowledge of the issues faced by providers. They combine this intimate understanding of the changing early care dynamics to support policy formation and decision making. CCI plays a pivotal role in assuring bright futures for our children.