[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 127 (Monday, September 8, 2014)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1347-E1348]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




     HONORING FUTURE INC. DAYCARE & EARLY CHILDHOOD LEARNING CENTER

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                        HON. BENNIE G. THOMPSON

                             of mississippi

                    in the house of representatives

                       Monday, September 8, 2014

  Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the 
remarkable Future Inc. Daycare & Early Childhood Learning Center 
(F.U.T.U.R.E.).
  Future Inc. Daycare & Early Childhood Learning Center (F.U.T.U.R.E.) 
was established on August 1, 2005. This is a Walk of Faith Church 
Ministry Product that offered a program that is child oriented. 
Children ``learn by doing'' in an environment which encourages the 
development of a joy for learning. Recognizing the uniqueness of each 
child, age-appropriate learning experiences are provided in an 
accepting, warm environment.
  The play environment encourages positive development across a wide 
range of domains while building self-confidence, independence, and 
self-discipline.
  Opportunities are provided for discovery, learning through concrete 
experiences, imaginative free play, observation, and positive peer and 
adult interaction.
  F.U.T.U.R.E., Inc.'s Mission Statement is: To build competent 
families, competitive children, complimentary communities, and 
convincing futures. To provide a high quality early childhood program 
in a safe, nurturing environment that promotes the physical, social,

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emotional and cognitive development of young children, while responding 
to the needs of families; and the vision of F.U.T.U.R.E., Inc. is to 
serve with excellence and integrity. This organization improves and 
enhances the quality of life for youth and families in the Copiah 
County area.
  F.U.T.U.R.E., Inc. seeks to continue to have an accredited outreach 
program that prepares participants to become academically, physically, 
economically, mentally, spiritually, and socially ready to function at 
their highest levels in society and the ever changing world.
  The fundamental goal of F.U.T.U.R.E., Inc. is to serve, improve, and 
enhance the quality of life for youth and parents of the Copiah County 
area. The philosophy, methodology, and program curriculums are based on 
the premise that all participants have ``absorbent minds'' and an 
innate desire to learn and function at their highest level of ability. 
Given the proper environment and stimulation, one will function at a 
high level in life in which they can demonstrate adequate behavior and 
success, individuals learn more when they are stimulated by their 
surroundings and will benefit most when both teacher and participants 
are consistent and supportive with the FUTURE philosophy.
  Actions to provide high-quality services to children and families are 
to:
  Maintain a quality partnership with ICS Head Start; Participate in 
QRS with a goal of five stars; Implement the Head Start Program 
Performance Standards and Regulations into the Pinnacle curriculum; 
Implement the Mississippi Early Learning Guidelines into the Pinnacle 
curriculum using the All About Preschoolers and The Creative Curriculum 
for Preschool as a basis for curriculum development, Implement quality 
early childhood practices through the use of the ITERS-R and ECERS-R 
guidelines.
  F.U.T.U.R.E., Inc.'s desire is to maintain a partnership with ICS 
Head Start by following the Program Goals and Objectives which are to: 
Provide a classroom environment where children ``learn by doing.'' 
Encourage the development of a joy for learning and provide age-
appropriate learning experiences in an accepting, warm environment.
  F.U.T.U.R.E., Inc. promotes physical, social, emotional and cognitive 
development of young children. They use basic health and developmental 
screenings as a means to determine the need for additional screening, 
referral for a comprehensive assessment, or needed professional 
services.
  They use positive guidance techniques to provide a foundation for 
appropriate social interaction, positive self-esteem, and successful 
academic performance; Provide an environment in which diversity is a 
part of daily routines and activities; Teach hand washing and other 
health practices as part of the daily routine; Provide positive 
mealtimes to encourage the development of healthy lifetime eating 
habits; Provide outdoor play for the development of healthy bodies and 
minds; Provide activities for children which encourages a positive 
transition from preschool into the kindergarten setting; Provide a safe 
and secure environment in which learning is optimal; Provide a positive 
supporting environment in which children will develop self-directed, 
cooperative, trusting relationships; and Provide a high quality early 
childhood program which reaches beyond childcare to support the needs 
of families.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in recognizing Future 
Inc. Daycare & Early Childhood Learning Center (F.U.T.U.R.E.) for its 
dedication to serving others.

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