The Jefferson Educational Society has announced its launch of the JES Early Childcare Investment Policy Initiative. 

With the support of grant funding from the Erie Community Foundation, the policy's team met at ABC 24-Hour Childcare on State Street for a conference to announce the new initiative, and its goals to help the community in supporting childcare and education for Erie youth. 

Owners say this will help not just children, but families as well. With quality childcare support offered to parents, the workforce and children in the region will be able to thrive.