Ounce Illinois Policy Team · [email protected]

October 1, 2020 at 1:30 PM

Make your voice count and vote!

To view this email as a webpage, click here. Dear Supporter,  Nov. 3 marks the 2020 general election. This election is critical as it is a presidential election year and several other key federal and state officials are on the ballot. COVID-19 conc…

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  Ounce of Prevention Fund · [email protected]

September 29, 2020 at 7:04 PM

We have exciting news to share!

See what's coming... To view this email as a webpage, click here. Dear John,  We have some exciting news to share, and we wanted our supporters like you to be the first to know! We are rebranding the Ounce of Prevention Fund to Start Early. Today,…

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  Ounce National Policy Team · [email protected]

September 22, 2020 at 3:16 PM

Exciting news from the Ounce of Prevention Fund

To view this email as a webpage, click here. Dear Colleagues,   For nearly 40 years, the Ounce has delivered best-in-class doula, home visiting, Early Head Start and Head Start programs and has advocated for impactful and equitable policies and incr…

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  Ounce Illinois Policy Team · [email protected]

September 22, 2020 at 3:13 PM

Exciting news from the Ounce of Prevention Fund

To view this email as a webpage, click here. Dear Fellow Advocates,   For nearly 40 years, the Ounce has delivered best-in-class doula, home visiting, Early Head Start and Head Start programs and has advocated for impactful and equitable policies as…

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  Ounce National Policy Team · [email protected]

August 7, 2020 at 3:45 PM

You’re Invited! Special Virtual Premier of New Documentary “Starting at Zero”

The two film screening opportunities will be accompanied by brief panel discussions with political leaders and early childhood experts To view this email as a webpage, click here. Dear friend,  The Saul Zaentz Charitable Foundation, in partnership…

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  Ounce National Policy Team · [email protected]

August 4, 2020 at 9:31 PM

Upcoming Funding Opportunity Webinars from Home Grown

Attend an upcoming webinar about the recently-released Early Head Start Expansion and Early Head Start-Child Care Partnership Grants To view this email as a webpage, click here. Dear Colleagues,    Home Grown, a national collaborative of funders com…

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  Ounce National Policy Team · [email protected]

July 21, 2020 at 1:28 PM

Building Back Better Post-COVID-19

Considering lessons learned to determine how we can ensure a stronger, brighter future for all young children To view this email as a webpage, click here. Dear colleagues, Over the past several months, both the strengths and shortcomings of the s…

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  Ounce National Policy Team · [email protected]

July 15, 2020 at 7:42 PM

Register today! Educare EHS-CCP Webinar: Partnership-Driven High-Quality Child Care

To view this email as a webpage, click here. The Educare Learning Network’s 8-part article series, A Path to High-Quality Child Care Through Partnerships,  highlights how Early Head Start – Child Care Partnerships address many of the longstanding c…

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  Ounce of Prevention Fund · [email protected]

June 30, 2020 at 4:30 PM

It’s not too late – become a champion for our littlest learners

Make a Monthly Gift To view this email as a webpage, click here. Dear John,  There's still time to make your donation today, June 30, to help ensure that our youngest, most vulnerable children don’t fall further behind due to the COVID-19 pandemic…

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  Ounce of Prevention Fund · [email protected]

June 29, 2020 at 3:31 PM

Help prevent COVID-19 learning loss: donate by 6/30

Join us today, become a monthly donor. To view this email as a webpage, click here. Dear John,  Learning loss is a concern that usually comes to mind with older children as they head into summer break and can face up to three months without daily …

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  Ounce Illinois Policy Team · [email protected]

June 18, 2020 at 8:11 PM

Illinois Policy Team’s Summer Early Edition

To view this email as a webpage, click here. The Ounce stands in solidarity with the Black community Enough is enough. The Ounce’s work to provide a bright and just future for all children would not be possible without recognizing that each child, family and…

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  Ounce Illinois Policy Team · [email protected]

June 11, 2020 at 8:40 PM

Honoring Maria Whelan

The Ounce is deeply saddened by the loss of our partner and ally, Maria Whelan To view this email as a webpage, click here. The Ounce is deeply saddened by the loss of our partner and ally, Maria Whelan. Our condolences go out to Maria’s family and…

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  Ounce of Prevention Fund · [email protected]

June 10, 2020 at 7:46 PM

eNews: Standing in solidarity

To view this email as a webpage, click here. An update from our president The Ounce stands in solidarity with the Black community  The Ounce’s president, Diana Rauner, shares her thoughts on the country's recent events and commits to strengthening and deepe…

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  Diana Rauner, Ounce of Prevention Fund · [email protected]

June 2, 2020 at 11:10 PM

The Ounce stands in solidarity with the Black community—enough is enough

To view this email as a webpage, click here. Dear John, The Ounce of Prevention Fund's work to provide a bright and just future for all children would not be possible without recognizing that each child, family and community has been uniquely impac…

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  Ounce Illinois Policy Team · [email protected]

May 26, 2020 at 3:26 PM

Illinois legislature approves state’s FY 2021 budget

We applaud the legislature for passing a budget amidst a global pandemic that sustains state funding for early childhood programs To view this email as a webpage, click here. Over the weekend, the Illinois General Assembly approved the state’s Fisca…

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  Ounce Illinois Policy Team · [email protected]

May 22, 2020 at 4:14 PM

Thank you for advocating for our youngest learners! What’s next?

With each letter sent and social post shared, you made your voices heard To view this email as a webpage, click here. Dear Supporter, Our first ever Virtual Early Childhood Advocacy Week was a great success! Throughout this week, hundreds of lette…

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  Ounce National Policy Team · [email protected]

May 21, 2020 at 9:14 PM

Continuing to support early childhood: resources and tools to help us rebuild

advancing beneficial policies during recovery To view this email as a webpage, click here. Dear colleagues, As we continue to navigate the COVID-19 pandemic together, our collective questions continue to evolve: How do we reopen safely? What less…

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  Ounce Illinois Policy Team · [email protected]

May 20, 2020 at 8:10 PM

Advocacy Week! Fund essential early childhood services: CCAP, EI and Home Visiting

Urge the Illinois legislature to continue its support of these critical services in this year’s budget To view this email as a webpage, click here. Dear Supporter, The Illinois General Assembly is back in session today for the first time in two mo…

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  Ounce Illinois Policy Team · [email protected]

May 19, 2020 at 8:18 PM

Advocacy Week! Support critical investments to the Early Childhood Block Grant

Ask lawmakers to sustain and strengthen funding for early childhood programs To view this email as a webpage, click here. Dear Supporter, The COVID-19 pandemic has shown how essential early learning programs can be in supporting the healthy devel…

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  Ounce Illinois Policy Team · [email protected]

May 18, 2020 at 8:19 PM

Join Us! Virtual Early Childhood Advocacy Week Begins TODAY

Advocacy opportunities that can be done easily from home To view this email as a webpage, click here. Dear Supporter, The Ounce’s Illinois Policy Team is excited to announce and kick off its first ever Virtual Early Childhood Advocacy Week – #Sus…

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  Ounce of Prevention Fund · [email protected]

May 8, 2020 at 1:30 PM

[Deadline] Sign a card for new moms in our programs

Just a few hours left to join in! To view this email as a webpage, click here. John— Today is the last day to send a special Mother’s Day message of support and encouragement to new moms in our programs. Now more than ever, our moms need to know th…

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  Edna Lindsey, Healthy Parents & Babies, the Ounce · [email protected]

May 6, 2020 at 1:31 PM

Help make Mother’s Day extra-special

Help encourage new moms this Mother’s Day To view this email as a webpage, click here. Dear John, It is so inspiring to see how many people like you are standing up for children and families right now. The outpouring of support during yesterday’s …

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  Johanna Vetter, Ounce of Prevention Fund · [email protected]

May 5, 2020 at 9:31 PM

RE: Diapers. Food. Educational resources. The essentials for #GivingTuesdayNow

Act now to help families who need you most. To view this email as a webpage, click here. Dear John, The clock is ticking on #GivingTuesdayNow, and we’re overwhelmed by your generosity and support. We haven’t quite met our goal of raising $27,000, b…

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  Diana Rauner, Ounce of Prevention Fund · [email protected]

May 5, 2020 at 1:30 PM

#GivingTuesdayNow - The most vulnerable children need us today

It’s happening—find out more To view this email as a webpage, click here. John, The COVID-19 crisis has sparked an incredible effort, #GivingTuesdayNow: one day of unity to give what we can to help those affected most.  This pandemic has impacted …

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  Johanna Vetter, Ounce of Prevention Fund · [email protected]

May 4, 2020 at 1:25 PM

Help families in under-resourced communities

GivingTuesdayNow is your chance to help the children who need us most... To view this email as a webpage, click here. Dear John, Tomorrow is #GivingTuesdayNow—a global day of giving and unity taking place as an emergency response to the unpreceden…

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  Ounce of Prevention Fund · [email protected]

April 24, 2020 at 8:31 PM

Join us on Monday for the Ounce’s Annual Luncheon: Virtual Edition

Check out more information on the virtual version of our luncheon and how to register... To view this email as a webpage, click here. Don't forget to register for our 2020 Annual Luncheon: Virtual Edition Presented by Peoples Gas Monday, April 27 …

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  Ounce of Prevention Fund · [email protected]

April 22, 2020 at 2:31 PM

Less than one week until the Ounce’s Annual Luncheon: Virtual Edition

Check out more information on the virtual version of our luncheon and how to register... To view this email as a webpage, click here. Don't forget to register for our 2020 Annual Luncheon: Virtual Edition Presented by Peoples Gas Monday, April 27 …

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  Ounce National Policy Team · [email protected]

April 16, 2020 at 1:10 PM

The time for collective action – resources and innovative solutions

navigating through this crisis together To view this email as a webpage, click here. Dear colleagues, We know you are all working tirelessly to ensure our youngest learners and their families have the support and care they need during this diffic…

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  Ounce Illinois Policy Team · [email protected]

April 9, 2020 at 6:45 PM

Illinois COVID-19 resources

guidance and support for families and those in the field To view this email as a webpage, click here. Everyone connected to the state’s early care and education system is focused on making sure young children, their families and providers feel safe …

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  Ounce of Prevention Fund · [email protected]

April 9, 2020 at 6:10 PM

Join us: The Ounce’s Annual Luncheon goes virtual, April 27, 2020

Check out more information on the virtual version of our luncheon and how to register... To view this email as a webpage, click here. Join us for our 2020 Annual Luncheon: Virtual Edition Featuring a special online screening of our documentary “To…

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  Diana Rauner, Ounce of Prevention Fund · [email protected]

April 6, 2020 at 8:31 PM

COVID-19 comprehensive crisis response plan

Stay up to date on what the Ounce is doing for our families impacted by the global health crisis... To view this email as a webpage, click here. Dear John, As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to spread across the country, it is clear that this wil…

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  Ounce Illinois Policy Team · [email protected]

April 3, 2020 at 9:15 PM

Update: 2020 Early Childhood Advocacy Day

Responding to COVID-19 To view this email as a webpage, click here. Dear supporter,  We first want to send positive thoughts to those who are being impacted by the effects of COVID-19 here in Chicago and throughout the world. We especially want to …

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  Ounce Illinois Policy Team · [email protected]

March 31, 2020 at 12:21 PM

Ask Congress to support early childhood investments

Request the following MIECHV supports during the COVID-19 emergency To view this email as a webpage, click here. Dear Supporter, The federal government’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic must include funding for programs that support the healthy d…

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  Ounce Illinois Policy Team · [email protected]

March 27, 2020 at 8:29 PM

Now more than ever, make yourself count! U.S. Census 2020

To view this email as a webpage, click here. Dear Supporter, Even during these uncertain times, completing the 2020 Census and making sure every child is counted is imperative. Unfortunately, many groups are historically undercounted, particularly …

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  Ounce of Prevention Fund · [email protected]

March 26, 2020 at 12:11 PM

eNews: Taking action for families impacted by COVID-19

Find out what the Ounce is doing in response to the COVID-19 pandemic... To view this email as a webpage, click here. An update from our president The Ounce’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to spread and impact lives acro…

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  Ounce Illinois Policy Team · [email protected]

March 20, 2020 at 6:20 PM

ISBE issues extension for FY 2021 RFP for Early Childhood Block Grant

Due to the recent COVID-19 school and child care program closures deadline is now April 15 To view this email as a webpage, click here. Due to the recent COVID-19 school and child care program closures, the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) i…

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  Ounce National Policy Team · [email protected]

March 19, 2020 at 7:39 PM

Urgent request for advocacy organizations

To view this email as a webpage, click here. Many of you may have received an alert yesterday to contact Congress requesting significant attention to and investment in the child care and early learning sector as Congress works to craft a third COVID…

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  Diana Rauner, Ounce of Prevention Fund · [email protected]

March 18, 2020 at 1:17 PM

COVID-19 update: Our children need your help

Support those most in need during this national crisis To view this email as a webpage, click here. John— Now more than ever, we need your help. As we shared on Friday, today’s health crisis has left countless families without access to essential r…

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  Diana Rauner, Ounce of Prevention Fund · [email protected]

March 14, 2020 at 12:02 AM

Help our families impacted by COVID-19

Please join us today in ensuring they have the resources they need to continue to thrive. To view this email as a webpage, click here. Dear John, The COVID-19 pandemic is continuing to spread and impact lives across the country. With countless scho…

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  Ounce Illinois Policy Team · [email protected]

March 9, 2020 at 8:31 PM

Illinois Policy Team's Spring Early Edition: Head to the Polls

To view this email as a webpage, click here. Take five minutes to read the Ounce's early childhood priorities this session  Beginning of Illinois’ Spring 2020 Legislative Session The state legislative session is now underway. Development of the state’s FY 20…

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  Ounce Illinois Policy Team · [email protected]

March 2, 2020 at 9:43 PM

Join Us for Early Childhood Advocacy Day, April 29

We need your support to speak out on behalf of Illinois’ children and families To view this email as a webpage, click here. REGISTRATION OPEN! Early Childhood Advocacy Day Wednesday, April 29 Springfield, IL Calling all advocates! We need your sup…

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  Ounce of Prevention Fund · [email protected]

March 2, 2020 at 2:31 PM

Get expert tips for story time!

Join us in celebrating Read Across America day with these simple tips that will help develop your child’s language and literacy skills... To view this email as a webpage, click here. Whether you’re a parent, grandparent or the fun uncle, it’s never…

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  Ounce National Policy Team · [email protected]

February 27, 2020 at 9:30 PM

The Ounce national policy team at work

To view this email as a webpage, click here. Take a look at this data   The road to affordable child care Find out more in our new policy brief The Ounce is excited to announce the release of a new policy brief, Expanding High-Quality Child Care for Infants …

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  Ounce Illinois Policy Team · [email protected]

February 26, 2020 at 8:22 PM

Reminder: Ounce Hosts Webinar to Discuss FY 2021 Legislative Priorities

Join us on Friday, Feb. 28 at 12 p.m. CT To view this email as a webpage, click here. Dear Supporter, The Illinois Policy Team (IPT) will share a more detailed look at its Fiscal Year 2021 legislative priorities, highlighted in its recently releas…

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  Ounce Illinois Policy Team · [email protected]

February 19, 2020 at 9:12 PM

Ounce releases statement on Gov. Pritzker’s budget address

We welcome the governor’s proposal, which prioritizes young children To view this email as a webpage, click here. The Ounce releases statement on Gov. Pritzker's budget addressToday, Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker presented his Fiscal Year 2021 budge…

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  Ounce Illinois Policy Team · [email protected]

February 13, 2020 at 9:31 PM

Ounce Highlights FY 2021 IL Legislative Priorities

a snapshot of the budget requests and legislative priorities that the Ounce will be advocating for and pursuing during the Illinois 2020 spring legislative session To view this email as a webpage, click here. Dear Supporter, The Illinois Policy Te…

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  Ounce Illinois Policy Team · [email protected]

February 4, 2020 at 10:40 PM

Ask Gov. Pritzker to Support Early Childhood Investments

Use your voice today and in the coming weeks by contacting his office To view this email as a webpage, click here. Dear supporter, Urge Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker to include significant investments in early childhood in his proposed FY2021 budget.…

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  Ounce Illinois Policy Team · [email protected]

January 24, 2020 at 8:10 PM

ISBE issues FY21 RFP for early childhood block grant

Proposals are due on March 23, 2020 no later than 4 p.m. To view this email as a webpage, click here. The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) has issued Fiscal Year 2021 (FY21) Request for Proposals (RFP) for the Early Childhood Block Grant: P…

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  Ounce of Prevention Fund · [email protected]

January 23, 2020 at 9:31 PM

2019 = more children ready to succeed

Check out the Ounce's 2019 Year in Review to learn how we are driving change to best prepare our children for a bright future. To view this email as a webpage, click here. Looking back at another momentous year 2019 Annual Year in Review Preparing children f…

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  Ounce National Policy Team · [email protected]

January 15, 2020 at 6:30 PM

New Report on the effectiveness of Early Head Start – Child Care Partnerships

The Ounce is excited to announce the release of a new policy brief, Expanding High-Quality Child Care for Infants & Toddlers: Lessons from Implementation of Early Head Start-Child Care Partnerships in States. To view this email as a webpage, click here. …

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