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Learn more about Start Early’s policy and advocacy work that ensures young children and their families have access to quality, equitable early learning and care.
Our Policy Work
We work at the local, state and federal levels to increase access to and improve early learning experiences for all young children.
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Make your voice heard. Share your story or contact legislators to help make an impact on critical early learning and care issues.
Our Policy Agenda
This agenda serves as our foundation as we work across systems to influence policy and drive investments that help us advocate for change.
Our Work
Building on our expertise from decades of grassroots advocacy in Illinois, we work at local, state and federal levels with advocates, government systems, program leaders and other partners in the field.
Illinois Policy & Advocacy
We shape the state’s early childhood system through legislative, administrative and grassroots advocacy.
Washington State Policy & Advocacy
We seek to create and strengthen conditions that give the state’s youngest children equitable access to quality services.
Federal Policy
We work in partnership to inform federal policies using the experiences of our front-line program partners and our research.
Consulting
We partner with leaders and advocates to drive ambitious change through the design and implementation of early childhood systems.
Resources & News
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.
Our Policy Work
We work at local, state and federal levels to create effective, equitable and interconnected educational opportunities for our youngest learners.
Resources for Professionals
From interactive courses to engaging events, we support educators in building powerful practices that transform teaching and learning.