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March 24, 2022 at 9:23 PM

You’re Invited! Start Early’s Annual Luncheon 2022

Change for families relies on us all together - and together now and in the future. To view this email as a webpage, click here. Wednesday, April 27, 2022 In the face of unprecedented stress on families, especially those facing economic, s…

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  Start Early Illinois Policy Team · [email protected]

March 15, 2022 at 9:13 PM

MIECHV Reauthorization: Advocacy Resources

Your voice is needed to advocate for federal home visiting funding To view this email as a webpage, click here. The Maternal, Infant, and Early Childhood Home Visiting Program (MIECHV) is the largest federal investment in voluntary home visit…

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  Start Early · [email protected]

March 9, 2022 at 9:12 PM

You’re Invited! Start Early’s Annual Luncheon 2022

Save the Date: April 27, 2022 To view this email as a webpage, click here. Wednesday, April 27, 2022 Join us at Start Early’s Annual Luncheon, presented by LaSalle Network, for an inspirational program of personal stories told by those impa…

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  Start Early Illinois Policy Team · [email protected]

March 8, 2022 at 5:28 PM

Start Early's Advocacy In Action Series

Resources, tools and information for early childhood advocates To view this email as a webpage, click here. Join Advocates Across Illinois Virtually to Amplify the Importance of Early Learning & Care ProgramsEven virtually, your voice i…

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  Start Early National Policy Team · [email protected]

February 23, 2022 at 3:15 PM

Take Action: Support Early Childhood Special Education, Home Visiting & Infants and Toddlers

To view this email as a webpage, click here. Take Action: Ask Your Members of Congress to Co-Sponsor the Funding Early Childhood is the Right IDEA Act Start Early invites you to ask your U.S. Representatives and Senators to co-sponsor the Fu…

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  Johanna Vetter, Start Early · [email protected]

February 14, 2022 at 4:15 PM

Will you be our Valentine?

Still time to become a monthly donor To view this email as a webpage, click here. Dear John,   There’s still time to become a monthly donor and send a Valentine e-card to your loved one when you donate! Give a gift that gives back this Valen…

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  Start Early · [email protected]

February 10, 2022 at 8:30 PM

Send a heartfelt Valentine this year

Give a gift that gives back To view this email as a webpage, click here. Dear John,   It’s almost Valentine’s Day and we’ve been thinking we should go ahead and make things official.  Roses are red, violets are blue. We can't make a differ…

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  Start Early Illinois Policy Team · [email protected]

February 9, 2022 at 11:21 PM

IPT Spring 2022 Legislative Priorities

The Illinois Policy Team is pleased to release its annual Legislative Agenda To view this email as a webpage, click here. The Illinois Policy Team (IPT) is pleased to release its annual Legislative Agenda, a snapshot of the budget requests an…

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  Start Early · [email protected]

February 3, 2022 at 8:15 PM

Urgent Action is Needed

Help Start Early Tell Congress to Reinstate the Expanded Child Tax Credit To view this email as a webpage, click here. Dear John,  Start Early is pleading with Congress to reinstate the expanded Child Tax Credit and make it permanent. Befo…

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  Start Early · [email protected]

January 27, 2022 at 8:43 PM

eNews: A strong start to 2022

What’s Happening at Start Early   Thank You for Supporting Children and Families  Thank you to everyone who stepped forward and donated as part of our Giving Tuesday and End of Year fundraising campaigns! Your outpouring of support was truly inspiring.   With…

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  Start Early National Policy Team · [email protected]

January 26, 2022 at 4:10 PM

National Policy Spotlight: Winter Newsletter

Policy News & Resources from Start Early Your Voice is Needed Take Action: Ask Congress to Reinstate the Expanded Child Tax Credit The economic shockwaves of the COVID-19 pandemic exposed many of the ways American institutions fail to meet the needs of chil…

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  Start Early · [email protected]

December 31, 2021 at 11:12 PM

Just hours left to make your gift

Help us reach our goal, John To view this email as a webpage, click here. Dear John,  We are just two dozen donations short of hitting our $20,000 year-end goal. Can you help us hit the goal with a donation before our deadline? Every dollar …

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  Johanna Vetter, Start Early · [email protected]

December 31, 2021 at 2:29 PM

Time is running out, John

Make your year-end gift now, please. Deadline TONIGHT. To view this email as a webpage, click here. Dear John,  The year is almost over, which means just hours left to make your tax-deductible gift and have it MATCHED by a generous Start Ea…

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  Johanna Vetter, Start Early · [email protected]

December 30, 2021 at 3:19 PM

Breaking: Your Gift MATCHED. Deadline Tomorrow!

You can still make 2x impact To view this email as a webpage, click here. Dear John,  Exciting news: A generous Start Early donor has stepped forward to MATCH your year-end donation – but only until our midnight deadline tomorrow. Give now an…

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  Start Early · [email protected]

December 29, 2021 at 4:12 PM

We cannot afford to fall short, John

Deadline approaching. Make your tax-deductible gift today. To view this email as a webpage, click here. Dear John,  We’ve been so inspired by the outpouring support for Start Early throughout this end-of-year giving season. Our community und…

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  Johanna Vetter, Start Early · [email protected]

December 28, 2021 at 3:45 PM

Deadline approaching—help us reach our 2021 goal

Support Start Early To view this email as a webpage, click here. Dear John,  2021 is drawing to a close, and there are just a few days left in the year before our tax-deductible giving deadline. We are still hoping to count on your support…

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  Johanna Vetter, Start Early · [email protected]

December 22, 2021 at 3:22 PM

Help us reach our 2021 goal

Make a tax-deductible gift now! To view this email as a webpage, click here. Dear John,  As we celebrate the end-of-year giving season, we wanted to thank you for your interest in our work. At Start Early, we are uncompromising in our share…

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  Start Early · [email protected]

December 16, 2021 at 5:20 PM

Happy Holidays from Start Early!

Wishing you a festive and safe holiday season To view this email as a webpage, click here. Dear John, As we look back on this past year, we continue to be blown away by your ongoing generosity and commitment to our mission. With your suppor…

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  Start Early Illinois Policy Team · [email protected]

December 6, 2021 at 4:42 PM

Start Early Releases Early Childhood Inclusion Report

New Report Focuses on Opportunities for Strengthening Inclusion in Community Settings in Partnership with LEAs To view this email as a webpage, click here. Start Early’s Illinois Policy Team is excited to share the release of a new report,  …

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  Alyia Dixon, Start Early · [email protected]

December 2, 2021 at 4:22 PM

Last Chance: Match Extended Just One More Day!

John, can we count on you? Our programs depend on your support. To view this email as a webpage, click here. Dear John, When it comes to crayons, children tend to gravitate toward bright colors. So, when a young student of mine began drawin…

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  Johanna Vetter, Start Early · [email protected]

December 1, 2021 at 3:18 PM

Giving Wednesday? Match Deadline Extended!

It’s not too late to make your Giving Tuesday donation to support early childhood learning To view this email as a webpage, click here. Dear John, The response to our Giving Tuesday fundraising campaign was so impressive that our matching d…

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  Match Deadline for Giving Tuesday, Start Early · [email protected]

December 1, 2021 at 12:10 AM

Just Hours Left to Make Your Gift John.

Our Giving Tuesday match offer expires in just a few hours. Can you help us reach our goal? To view this email as a webpage, click here. Dear John, The response to our Giving Tuesday fundraising effort has been truly inspirational. It shows…

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  Johanna Vetter, Start Early · [email protected]

November 30, 2021 at 2:22 PM

Giving Tuesday: Your Gift Will be Matched John

Until midnight tonight, every dollar donated will be matched. Please give now. To view this email as a webpage, click here. Dear John, Today is Giving Tuesday, a national day for giving back and supporting those in greatest need.  We know …

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  Start Early · [email protected]

November 25, 2021 at 4:15 PM

We Are Thankful For You!

Have a Festive and Safe Holiday To view this email as a webpage, click here. Dear John, While the holiday season is still looking a bit different this year, we continue to be amazed and thankful for your ongoing support to ensure all childr…

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  Start Early Illinois Policy Team · [email protected]

November 23, 2021 at 4:30 PM

ISBE releases videos for parents and caregivers

To view this email as a webpage, click here. The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) recently released 14 short videos with ideas for parents and caregivers to engage with their preschool-aged children.   Illinois’ Kindergarten Individua…

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  Start Early Illinois Policy Team · [email protected]

November 22, 2021 at 3:36 PM

Tell the Senate Today: Invest in Early Learning & Family Supports!

Advocate for the Build Back Better Act! To view this email as a webpage, click here. Contact Your Senators Today in Support of Lasting Investment in America's Next GenerationEarlier today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Build …

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  Start Early National Policy Team · [email protected]

November 19, 2021 at 8:46 PM

Tell the Senate Today: Invest in Early Learning & Family Supports!

Advocate for the Build Back Better Act! To view this email as a webpage, click here. Contact Your Senators Today in Support of Lasting Investment in America's Next GenerationEarlier today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Build …

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  Start Early Illinois Policy Team · [email protected]

November 19, 2021 at 8:41 PM

Child Care Provider Survey on Infant and Toddler Care

To view this email as a webpage, click here. As part of our work on the Infant and Toddler Child Care Road Map project, Start Early’s Illinois Policy Team is seeking the input of child care providers and Child Care Resource and Referral (CCR…

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  Start Early · [email protected]

November 18, 2021 at 8:15 PM

eNews: Ready for Fall

What’s Happening at Start Early   History Reveals Why We Can’t Miss Our Chance to Do Something Big Fifty years ago, America missed a chance to create a universal child care system, leading to a smaller set of solutions that haven’t served anyone well. As the …

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  Start Early National Policy Team · [email protected]

November 17, 2021 at 9:10 PM

CORRECTION - Date for Webinar

To view this email as a webpage, click here. Please note the day of the upcoming webinar is Wednesday, December 8th at 11am-12pm PST. Dear John, We are at an inflection point for early childhood programs and systems across the U.S. The hope…

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  Start Early National Policy Team · [email protected]

November 16, 2021 at 2:30 PM

Partnership for Pre-K Improvement Launches Toolkit

Designed to help system leaders build high-quality, equitable pre-k To view this email as a webpage, click here. Dear John, We are at an inflection point for early childhood programs and systems across the U.S. The hopeful passage of the Bu…

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  Start Early Illinois Policy Team · [email protected]

October 25, 2021 at 5:48 PM

Start Early Applauds Gov. Pritzker for Prioritizing the Health of Our Early Childhood Workforce

On Friday afternoon, Governor J.B. Pritzker issued Executive Order 2021-28, requiring all staff working in licensed child care settings to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. To view this email as a webpage, click here. Start Early Applauds Gov. P…

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  Start Early Professional Development · [email protected]

October 21, 2021 at 2:32 PM

Join Our Webinar: Building Resilient, Equitable Systems in Early Childhood

To view this email as a webpage, click here. Dear friends and colleagues, This fall, the typical strain of back-to-school activity is amplified as programs navigate a return to live instruction, ongoing federal funding opportunities, and overwhelmed …

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  Start Early Illinois Policy Team · [email protected]

October 7, 2021 at 8:48 PM

Child Care Road Map Project, Focus Groups

To view this email as a webpage, click here. Share your experiences and opinions with Start Early regarding the Infant and Toddler Child Care Road Map Project funded through the Preschool Development Grant Birth to Five and part of the Raisin…

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  Start Early National Policy Team · [email protected]

October 6, 2021 at 2:10 PM

3 Ways to Tell Congress Today: Invest in Early Learning & Family Supports!

Here’s how to contact your legislators about early learning and paid family leave To view this email as a webpage, click here. As negotiations continue in Congress, it is more important than ever that we ensure child care, early learning and…

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  Start Early Illinois Policy Team · [email protected]

October 5, 2021 at 6:10 PM

ISBE Budget Hearings

To view this email as a webpage, click here. Yesterday, the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) held its first of three fall budget hearings. These hearings give us an opportunity to push the Board to include additional early childhood f…

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  Start Early · [email protected]

September 22, 2021 at 8:15 PM

eNews: Back-to-School Edition

What’s Happening at Start Early  Thank You to Our Amazing Supporters! We’d like to say a big THANK YOU to our supporters! Your donations throughout our back-to-school campaign have helped us prepare for the new school year. Thanks to the generous support of th…

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  Start Early Illinois Policy Team · [email protected]

September 9, 2021 at 4:18 PM

The Raising Illinois Website is LIVE!

Spread the Word! To view this email as a webpage, click here. The Raising Illinois Website is LIVE   Start Early is proud to be a member of the Raising Illinois coalition, a collective effort of 100+ diverse individuals and organizations a…

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  Johanna Vetter, Start Early · [email protected]

September 8, 2021 at 3:15 PM

Thank You to Our Amazing Supporters

We couldn’t do this work without you To view this email as a webpage, click here. Dear John, We’d like to say a big THANK YOU to our supporters! Your donations throughout our back-to-school campaign have helped us prepare for the new school…

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  Johanna Vetter, Start Early · [email protected]

August 31, 2021 at 4:30 PM

Deadline TODAY: Just Shy of Our Goal

Still time to give To view this email as a webpage, click here. Dear John, There are just hours left until the end-of-month deadline for Start Early’s back-to-school campaign!  We’re still counting on you to help close the opportunity gap t…

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  Johanna Vetter, Start Early · [email protected]

August 30, 2021 at 4:15 PM

John: Support Teachers and Children After a Difficult Year

Our deadline is rapidly approaching. Are you with us? To view this email as a webpage, click here. Dear John, At Educare Chicago, a program of Start Early, we know that parents and caregivers are their children's first teachers. We believe t…

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  Johanna Vetter, Start Early · [email protected]

August 26, 2021 at 7:15 PM

Quality Early Learning Makes a Difference

Give today and help Start Early reach our end-of-month goal. To view this email as a webpage, click here. Dear John,  The response to my email from earlier this week has been wonderful. It shows how our community understands the importance …

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  Johanna Vetter, Start Early · [email protected]

August 24, 2021 at 7:15 PM

Will John Be a Champion for Early Learning?

We’ve set an ambitious end-of-month goal. Help us reach it today. To view this email as a webpage, click here. Dear John, Schools across the country are opening back up and welcoming thousands of children for the start of a new school year.…

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  Start Early · [email protected]

August 12, 2021 at 7:33 PM

Ask Congress to Make a Lasting Investment in America’s Next Generation

Take action for families today To view this email as a webpage, click here. Dear Supporter, The pandemic highlighted the weaknesses of our nation's early learning system, which leaves families to fend for themselves during the critical firs…

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  Start Early · [email protected]

July 22, 2021 at 3:15 PM

eNews: Expanded Learning Opportunities and Messages of Support

What’s Happening at Start Early Start Early Awarded Head Start Grant to Expand Quality Early Learning Opportunities for Children and Families in ChicagoStart Early has been awarded a 5-year Head Start grant to provide quality early childhood programs and servi…

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  Start Early Illinois Policy Team · [email protected]

July 14, 2021 at 4:15 PM

Start Early Awarded Head Start Grant to Expand Quality Early Learning Opportunities in Chicago

Grant will double the number of children and families Start Early serves throughout Chicago To view this email as a webpage, click here. Start Early Awarded Head Start Grant to Expand Quality Early Learning Opportunities for Children and Fa…

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  Start Early · [email protected]

June 30, 2021 at 2:15 PM

Become a Champion for Our Littlest Learners—Give by June 30

It’s Not Too Late To view this email as a webpage, click here. Dear John, There's still time to make your donation today to help ensure that our youngest, most vulnerable children don’t fall further behind in the wake of the COVID-19 pandem…

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  Start Early · [email protected]

June 28, 2021 at 2:45 PM

Help Support Our Littlest Learners

Donate Today To view this email as a webpage, click here. Dear John, After a year of our nation’s youngest learners going to school virtually, we all can appreciate the hard work and dedication that go into offering daily high quality early…

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  Start Early Illinois Policy Team · [email protected]

June 25, 2021 at 3:29 PM

American Rescue Plan Act Webinar Series Recordings

Healthcare and Economic Supports of the ARPA To view this email as a webpage, click here. American Rescue Plan Act Webinar Series Recordings   Start Early and the Shriver Center on Poverty Law recently hosted a two-part webinar series on the…

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  Start Early · [email protected]

June 20, 2021 at 3:15 PM

Happy Father’s Day from Start Early

Honoring the Importance of Fathers To view this email as a webpage, click here. Dear John,  As we celebrate fathers today, we are inspired by the real and lasting impact that the love and support of parents have on their children’s present …

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