Members Imagine America Without Early Education

Why Fight Crime: Invest in Kids members in Maine support early childhood education

Imagine a world without early education, and what a bleak future that would paint. We asked our members to write down their thoughts on what society would be missing if children do not have access to early childhood education. Here are some of their responses:

Chief Crowell of Auburn Police Department in Maine says, “Without early education children would not have the skills and confidence necessary to succeed.”
Chief Janine Roberts of Westbrook, Maine Police Department says, “Without early education, kids won’t have a foundation to make healthy and good choices later!”
Bath Maine Police Department Chief Mike Field of Fight Crime: Invest in Kids says, “Without early education, we’d see more kids become involved in crime.”
Oxford County Sheriff Wayne Gallant, President of the Maine Sheriffs Association, says that without early education, we would see an increase in school dropouts.
Chief Ed Googins of South Portland Police Department says, “Without Early Ed to establish critical problem solving tools, a child may be lost for life.”
Chief Chris Lewis of Topsham Police Department in Maine says that without early education, children are truly left behind.
Penobscot County Sheriff says that without early education, the foundation for life-long learning may be missed.
Falmouth Police Chief Ed Tolan, president of Maine Chiefs of Police Association, says that without early education, kids will suffer the consequences.
Brunswick Police Chief Dick Rizzo says that #WithoutEarlyEd, “A child may find him/herself homeless!”