The Adventures of the North Central Magic Meeting Squad

Written By Hanna Bruning & Irma Trejo, North Central Early Learning Coalition

Adapted from North Central Early Learning Coalition storybook update, March 2025.

Once upon a time, in a beautiful magical land made up of four counties named Okanogan, Grant, Chelan, and Douglas, there lived a group of caring and dedicated friends. They called themselves the North Central Early Learning Coalition, but everyone knew them as the Magic Squad!

The Magic Squad wanted to help all the families and children in their magical land. They knew that each county had unique needs and wishes, so they decided to go on a grand adventure to better understand their communities.

First, they hosted special "Listening Parties" where everyone could share their stories, thoughts, and dreams. They also joined community gatherings to learn more about how people lived and worked together.

The friends also revamped their magical newsletters and social media so that all the families could stay connected and informed.

With the help of their magical ally, the Grant County Department of Health and the Early Childhood Development Health Systems (ECDHS), they brought together a workgroup to focus on local system coordination. Together, they collected important data to understand what families needed most. The data was like a treasure map, guiding them on their quest.

One of the most exciting changes was when the Magic Squad decided to move their meetings to different counties each time. This way, more friends could join the meetings and share their ideas. They made sure the meetings had both an informative part and an interactive part, so everyone had an opportunity to share their voice about the needs in their community.

Their grand adventure brought new friends along the way—30 new members joined their mission to make the land a better place for all families. The leadership team was delighted to see how balanced and united the four counties had become.

With newfound energy and teamwork, the Magic Squad extended their journey across the land to the state capitol to advocate for their communities. They inspired future outreach efforts focused on resource coordination that met the unique needs of each county.

From that day on, the families of Okanogan, Grant, Chelan, and Douglas counties lived happily ever after, knowing that their voices mattered and that the Magic Squad was always there to support them.

The End!