Ervin Awarded Champion of Children
The Pennsylvania Early Learning Investment Commission (ELIC) recognized Jane Ervin, CEO/President of Community Services for Children, with its Champion of Children Award at its April 15th annual conference in Harrisburg. The Champion of Children Award is given each year in recognition of someone who has supported investment in early childhood education by increasing awareness, encouraging advocacy, and acting on behalf of children and their families. The first Champion of Children Award was given to Mr. Edward Donley in 2013.
Ervin is known statewide for her enormous contributions to children in the Lehigh Valley. She has devoted much of her time to ensuring that Lehigh and Northampton County children have access to high-quality early learning. She has worn many hats in her roles as CEO of Community Services for Children, Lehigh County Executive, Lehigh County Commissioner and on the boards of directors for the United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley, Lehigh Valley Children’s Coalition, and Pennsylvania Partnerships for Children. She has also helped to coordinate and lead the Lehigh Valley Early Learning Coalition, helping them progress form awareness and advocacy to action.