Action Center
Start Early’s grassroots advocacy aims to improve the lives of young children and families by educating legislators and policymakers and urging them to prioritize early learning and care.
Make Your Voice Heard
Share your story or contact legislators to help make an impact on local, state and federal policies.
Protect Head Start Amid Threats to Federal Funding
Last month, news broke that the White House’s budget would defund Head Start—a move that would be catastrophic for millions of Americans. But the President’s budget is solely a proposal—only members of Congress can determine federal funding. Contact your representatives & urge them to protect Head Start in the final budget.
Celebrate 60 Years of Head Start: Share Your Story
Do you have a story about how Head Start has made a difference in your life or your community? We’re collecting real stories from families, alumni, educators, advocates, business leaders and partners to amplify the transformative power of Head Start in communities across the country.
Ask Your Legislator To Champion Investments in Early Childhood Programs
Write a letter asking your lawmaker to champion early learning and care programs.
Policy and advocacy are integral parts of Start Early's mission to ensure all young children and their families have access to quality early learning and care experiences.
Our Impact
Learn more about how we are supporting children, families and early childhood professionals as we improve the state of early learning in America.
Support Our Work
Together, when we start early, we can close the opportunity gap and ensure every child has a chance to reach their full potential.
What We Do
Our comprehensive approach applies our deep expertise in program, policy and research so that children, families and educators can thrive.
