We are excited to join early childhood systems leaders from across the country at the #BUILD25 Conference in Los Angeles. Complete our short survey to let us know you’ll be at BUILD & share which #earlychildhood systems topics are top of mind: https://t.co/Fw6mv9TnfY
Providers "are doing what they need to do to make sure that kids are well taken care of." On Head Start and good policymaking: @YSanchezFuentes highlights the need to listen to providers' experiences and thoughts on solutions to inform policy @StartEarlyorg
Start Early SVP of National Policy, @YSanchezFuentes joined Dr. Calvin E. Moore Jr. for a conversation on #TheCouncilTable. They explored how #earlychildhood systems can move from ideas on paper to meaningful change in classrooms & communities. Watch now: https://t.co/Gd8Huj2N8y
A new Start Early blog highlights the important role state advocates play in elevating how recent federal actions impact children with disabilities. Read more & access a fact sheet Start Early created with @NewAmerica sharing policy updates and resources: https://t.co/fTEYMSlAgh
Early childhood educators are professionals & deserve compensation + benefits that reflect their highly-skilled work.
NEW: How some states are investing in their early childhood educator workforce ➡️
https://t.co/CqRlZQLB0S
What does the new HHS Notice on Public Benefits mean for families & children's eligibility for Head Start? Join @StartEarlyorg@nwlc@EriksonInst @childcareforeveryfamily.org & @CLASP_DC on 7/15 @ 2 pm ET for a breakdown on what HS programs need to know https://t.co/RWROeQ5ZYN
Today we're telling Congress:
🚨 41 percent of births are covered by Medicaid
🚨 One in three families with kids under five are food insecure
We asked Congress: Don’t cut what babies & families rely on. Add your voice: https://t.co/9vbqhZMGOG
#MessageinaBabyBottle 🍼📷
Polling from our partners @firstfiveyears shows strong bipartisan support for #HeadStart. The White House’s proposed FY26 budget places this critical program at risk. Contact Congress today and urge them protect #HeadStart in their final federal budget: https://t.co/9F7MNUWiF0
Introducing Start Early Consulting’s 2024 Insights & Impact Report. Last year, our Consulting team began a multi-state effort to help leaders create more inclusive #childcare systems. Learn about our progress to date: https://t.co/5VPnRIF6nr
Want to accelerate your equity and quality efforts with complimentary customized consulting from Start Early’s consulting team? Co-design a tailored engagement, choosing from Start Early’s services to advance your community systems-building work. Apply: https://t.co/kXYkE421ki
Want to accelerate your equity and quality efforts with support from Start Early? Apply for the 2024 Impact Initiative to receive complimentary consulting on Systems Mapping, Family-Centered Design, and Customized Consulting. Learn more: https://t.co/tBlOCLZdEJ
Join us on Tuesday, April 23 at 12 PM CT for a live webinar and learn more on how advocates can leverage @HHSGov & @usedgov's updated Joint Federal Policy Statements to advance inclusion in their #earlychildhood system. Register now: https://t.co/GeLGO1XuT9
Want to hear about the latest #ECE news? Sign up to receive emails from us on the latest in state & federal #earlychildhood policy developments, advocacy actions, research and more! Sign up here: https://t.co/W0WMqrUUji
Join me & @EarlyEdIL as we urge Illinois lawmakers to Address the Early Intervention (EI) Crisis with $40M in New Funding for Fiscal Year 2025! https://t.co/nZVWnBg4Wf
Allowing children to live in poverty is a policy choice. In this piece for @TIME, @MichelleBezark from @StartEarlyorg breaks down the history of #HeadStart and explains why it's so important
https://t.co/UeSNtsbbVD
I just emailed my lawmakers to protect federal child care and early learning funding for families, providers, and the economy. Join me and make your voice heard! https://t.co/6DDXmI8RGL
Critical #childcare funds will expire on 9/30/23. Without Congressional action, millions could lose access to care and tens of thousands of providers could close. Tell Congress to support #childcare now! #ThinkBabiesandAct#CareCantWait https://t.co/CneOtEPyUK
Don’t forget to apply for the Start Early 2023 Impact Initiative. An opportunity for 10-12 selected organizations to receive 100+ hours of tailored support. Applications close on August 2nd. Find out more https://t.co/mT00Nn6T4u
Join the Start Early Consulting Team on Wed. 6/28 from 3-4 PM CT for a discussion on the current state of inclusion in #earlychildhood. Learn more & register for the webinar Providing Early Childhood Special Education Services in Community-Based Settings: https://t.co/Wm3JiZPD7Z