Start Early · [email protected]

December 27, 2022 at 4:26 PM

Deadline approaching—help us reach our 2022 goal

Please give today To view this email as a webpage, click here. Dear John, 2022 is drawing to a close, and there are just a few days left in the year before our tax-deductible giving deadline. We are counting on your support to hit our $20,0…

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  Johanna Vetter, Start Early · [email protected]

December 22, 2022 at 3:39 PM

Help us reach our 2022 goal

Make your tax-deductible gift now! To view this email as a webpage, click here. Dear John, As we close out another year and reflect on all that we’ve accomplished, I wanted to thank you for your past generous support. As we look to the new…

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  Start Early Illinois Policy Team · [email protected]

December 19, 2022 at 3:10 PM

Take Action! Ask Your Legislators to Address Early Intervention Crisis with Increased Funding

To view this email as a webpage, click here. Puede leer este correo electrónico en español aquí. This January, the Illinois General Assembly has a critical opportunity to address the Early Intervention program’s growing caseload, increasing…

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  Johanna Vetter, Start Early · [email protected]

December 15, 2022 at 8:40 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 amazed by your ongoing generosity and commitment to our mission. With your support we…

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December 13, 2022 at 4:10 PM

ACTION REQUESTED: Urge Your Senator to Include Critical Home Visiting Investments in Their Final Year-End Funding Package!

To view this email as a webpage, click here. On December 2, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Jackie Walorski Maternal and Child Home Visiting Reauthorization Act (H.R. 8876). Thanks to the hard work of advocates like you, we witn…

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  Start Early Professional Development · [email protected]

December 6, 2022 at 3:10 PM

Happy Holidays from Start Early Professional Development!

Wishing you a wonderful holiday season and a happy new year! Dear John, Well, it’s been quite a year for the early childhood field. As we slowly emerge from the height of the pandemic, we are inspired by the dedication and passion each of you bring to our colle…

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  Johanna Vetter, Start Early · [email protected]

December 1, 2022 at 5:35 PM

Last Chance to Make Your Gift

Your gift will be doubled! To view this email as a webpage, click here. Dear John,  We’ve extended our Giving Tuesday deadline for accepting gifts by just one more day—and we’d be honored to count you among our supporters.  We know that the…

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  Start Early National Policy Team · [email protected]

November 30, 2022 at 9:10 PM

There is still time to contact your Representatives about home visiting!

The U.S. House of Representatives’ floor vote on H.R. 8876 has been pushed back and will likely take place later this week. To view this email as a webpage, click here. UPDATE: The U.S. House of Representatives’ floor vote on H.R. 8876 – th…

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  Start Early · [email protected]

November 30, 2022 at 4:35 PM

Your Donation Makes a Difference

John, can we count on you? To view this email as a webpage, click here. Dear John,   Giving Tuesday isn’t over yet, and we need your help. We can't continue this critical work without you—please give today and your gift will go twice as far…

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  Johanna Vetter, Start Early · [email protected]

November 29, 2022 at 7:22 PM

Your Gift Will Be Matched

John, can we count on you? To view this email as a webpage, click here. Dear John, Some children dream of becoming veterinarians, some want to be pilots and some want to be a unicorn kitty doctor. So, let’s let them. With quality early lear…

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  Johanna Vetter, Start Early · [email protected]

November 29, 2022 at 2:15 PM

Together, We Can Make Their Dreams Come True

Giving Tuesday—Help Now To view this email as a webpage, click here. Dear John, Today is Giving Tuesday, a national day for giving back and supporting our communities. We know you understand just how important it is to support children and…

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  Start Early National Policy Team · [email protected]

November 28, 2022 at 9:38 PM

Action Needed: Contact Your Representatives & Urge Them to Support Home Visiting on the House Floor

On Tuesday, November 29, the Jackie Walorski Maternal and Child Home Visiting Reauthorization Act (H.R. 8876) is slated to be considered on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives. To view this email as a webpage, click here. On Tues…

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  Johanna Vetter, Start Early · [email protected]

November 24, 2022 at 2:15 PM

We Are Thankful For You!

Have a Festive and Safe Holiday To view this email as a webpage, click here. Dear John, As we enter this holiday season, we continue to be amazed and thankful for your ongoing support to ensure all children—especially those living in commun…

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  Start Early · [email protected]

November 22, 2022 at 4:23 PM

eNews: What’s Happening at Start Early

November Edition Our Year in Review Since its founding in 1982, Start Early has been committed to its mission to advance quality early learning for families with children, before birth through their earliest years, to help close the opportunity gap.    Through…

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  Start Early Illinois Policy Team · [email protected]

November 7, 2022 at 3:10 PM

Fall Early Edition

Election Day is Almost Here! Election Day is tomorrow – scroll down to be sure you know how and where to cast your ballot! New Resources from Start Early   Reflecting on Fiscal Year 2022 We are excited to offer two new resources relating to policy changes that…

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  Start Early National Policy Team · [email protected]

October 31, 2022 at 1:10 PM

Take Action by 11/4: Ask Your Representatives to Support Home Visiting!

To view this email as a webpage, click here. Thanks to the hard work of advocates like you, The Jackie Walorski Maternal and Child Home Visiting Reauthorization Act (H.R. 8876) is gaining momentum in the U.S. House of Representatives! Now is…

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  Start Early National Policy Team · [email protected]

October 26, 2022 at 2:11 PM

New Reports: Equitable Compensation. Supporting Children with Disabilities and Delays

New reports and policy recommendations on equitable compensation of the workforce and advancing equity and inclusion To view this email as a webpage, click here. Equitable Compensation in Early Childhood The workforce shortage gripping the…

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  Start Early Professional Development · [email protected]

October 11, 2022 at 4:10 PM

Fall PD Newsletter for Early Childhood Leaders

What's New From Start Early We're Excited to See You in November! Start Early will be at the NAEYC Annual Conference!Start Early is excited to take part in NAEYC’s Annual Conference in Washington D.C. on November 16-19. Join us for a film screening of Tomorrow’s…

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  Start Early Illinois Policy Team · [email protected]

September 27, 2022 at 9:20 PM

Sign up to testify at upcoming ISBE FY24 budget hearings!

To view this email as a webpage, click here. Next week, the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) is holding the first two of its three fall budget hearings. These hearings, which take place every year, provide the early childhood advocacy…

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  Yvette Sanchez Fuentes, Start Early · [email protected]

September 26, 2022 at 5:10 PM

Preschool Development Grant Application Assistance

You're invited to join our upcoming webinar To view this email as a webpage, click here. Hello John, You are invited to join a webinar: Preschool Development Grant B-5 Application Preparation: Thoughts from the National TA Collaborative to …

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  Start Early · [email protected]

September 22, 2022 at 3:15 PM

eNews: What’s Happening at Start Early

September Edition Thank You to Our Amazing Supporters! We’d like to say a big THANK YOU to all of you! Your donations throughout our back-to-school campaign have helped us prepare for the new school year. Thanks to the generous support of this community, we can…

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  Start Early · [email protected]

September 20, 2022 at 6:18 PM

Help Make Proposed Investments to Critical Home Visiting Services Reality Before 9/30 Deadline

Congress is listening thanks to advocates like you - new Maternal, Infant and Early Childhood Home Visiting program legislation announced To view this email as a webpage, click here. We are thrilled to share that this morning, Congress’ Way…

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  Start Early · [email protected]

August 25, 2022 at 6:36 PM

Deadline Approaching, Home Visiting Funding Programs at Risk

Your voice is needed, here's how you can stand up for families nationwide To view this email as a webpage, click here. Congress is nearing its deadline for reauthorizing critical funding for home visiting programs across the country, and we …

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  Start Early · [email protected]

August 24, 2022 at 1:17 PM

Don’t Forget About Our Teachers

Still time to give! To view this email as a webpage, click here. Dear John,  There’s still time to make a gift to Start Early’s back-to-school campaign!  We’re counting on you to help teachers have the resources they need to provide the hig…

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  Johanna Vetter, Start Early · [email protected]

August 23, 2022 at 7:15 PM

Don't Miss Our Back-to-School Tips

Give today in support of teachers To view this email as a webpage, click here. Dear John,  At Start Early, we know a thing or two about school readiness and the importance of being prepared. That’s why we asked our expert teachers to share …

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  Start Early · [email protected]

August 18, 2022 at 3:22 PM

Preparing for the Big Day

Help our teachers start off strong this school year To view this email as a webpage, click here. Dear John,  It’s that time of year again—schools across the country are opening back up and welcoming thousands of children for the start of a …

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  Start Early Illinois Policy Team · [email protected]

August 17, 2022 at 4:37 PM

Early Edition Summer Newsletter

Upcoming Event! Join Us on Sept. 22  Child Care: Correcting Perception by Acknowledging Impact What would it look like for the supply of infant-toddler child care in Illinois to meet the critical demand of our state’s families? Last fall, a cross-divisional team…

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  Start Early · [email protected]

August 16, 2022 at 6:15 PM

Child Care is the Backbone of Our Society

Please give today To view this email as a webpage, click here. Dear John, The disheartening and deeply disappointing news that Congress has ignored common sense and science, and has failed the child care system, confirms how vital your suppo…

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  Start Early · [email protected]

August 15, 2022 at 4:10 PM

It’s Official, Congress Has Failed Our Youngest Generation & Their Families

Read our statement To view this email as a webpage, click here. This week, President Joe Biden is expected to approve Congress’ final budget reconciliation package, the Inflation Reduction Act, which does not include one cent for early learn…

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  Start Early · [email protected]

July 28, 2022 at 3:16 PM

eNews: What’s Happening at Start Early

July Edition Take Action to Support Critical Home Visiting Services As champions for early learning, we know that starting early and supporting families from before birth into the earliest years of a child’s life is vital. Home visitors work with parents to pro…

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  Kristin Bernhard, Start Early · [email protected]

July 27, 2022 at 2:15 PM

You’re Invited: Webinar on Federal Funding Opportunity

Join us on Aug. 9 at 12 p.m. CT To view this email as a webpage, click here. Dear Colleagues,  In late June, the U.S. Department of Education (ED) announced a new round of funding available for the Promise Neighborhoods Program, which works…

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  Start Early · [email protected]

July 14, 2022 at 3:10 PM

It’s not too late. Child care does not need to be forgotten.

Take Action Now! To view this email as a webpage, click here. Dear John,    Our worst fears have been confirmed. Despite promising for months that reconciliation would include significant support for child care, we hear that lawmakers are fi…

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  Start Early · [email protected]

June 30, 2022 at 1:21 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,    Access to quality early childhood education is a game changer for families and their communities. Let's create a child care system that puts children and families…

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  Start Early · [email protected]

June 28, 2022 at 3:15 PM

Our Nation’s Broken Child Care System

Help Support Our Littlest Learners  To view this email as a webpage, click here. Dear John,   Affordable, quality child care. Paid parental leave. Child care providers paid a living wage. These things shouldn't be out of reach in America. …

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  Start Early · [email protected]

June 19, 2022 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 has on their children’s prese…

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  Start Early Professional Development · [email protected]

June 7, 2022 at 2:33 PM

Solutions eNews for Early Childhood Leaders

What's new from Start Early Professional Development Come See Us at the NAEYC Professional Learning Institute! Will You Be There? Let's Connect!The Start Early team is excited to be back at in-person conferences! Don’t miss our sessions at the upcoming NAEYC Pr…

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  Start Early · [email protected]

May 26, 2022 at 3:15 PM

eNews: What’s Happening at Start Early

May Edition That’s a Wrap: Annual Luncheon 2022Start Early hosted our Annual Luncheon on April 27, and we couldn’t have been happier to have hundreds of new friends and faithful supporters of young children and families back together again to celebrate the powe…

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  Start Early · [email protected]

May 8, 2022 at 3:30 PM

Today is Mother's Day—give a gift that gives back!

It’s Not Too Late—Be a Champion for Moms  To view this email as a webpage, click here. Dear John,    It’s not too late to brighten someone’s Mother’s Day!    There’s still time to make a meaningful gift. Give today and your support will hel…

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  Start Early · [email protected]

May 6, 2022 at 3:15 PM

It’s Not Too Late—Be a Champion for Moms

Give a gift that gives back  To view this email as a webpage, click here. Dear John,    It’s not too late to brighten someone’s Mother’s Day!    There’s still time to make a meaningful gift. Give today and your support will help the moms we…

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  Start Early · [email protected]

May 5, 2022 at 7:15 PM

Moms are everyday superheroes

Give a heartfelt gift this year  To view this email as a webpage, click here. Dear John,    Being a mom is one of the most rewarding experiences in life, but it can also be overwhelming at times. The last two years have been hard on everyon…

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  Start Early · [email protected]

May 4, 2022 at 6:44 PM

That’s a Wrap! Thank You from Our Annual Luncheon Co-Chairs

Recording and event recap now available To view this email as a webpage, click here. Last week, Start Early hosted its Annual Luncheon, and we couldn’t have been happier to have hundreds of new friends and faithful supporters of young childr…

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  Start Early · [email protected]

April 22, 2022 at 4:41 PM

Join us for Start Early’s Annual Luncheon 2022!

Don't miss a special introduction by Oprah Winfrey To view this email as a webpage, click here. Wednesday, April 27, 2022 Start Early’s Annual Luncheon 2022 is right around the corner, and it’s not too late to register to join us either in-…

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  Start Early · [email protected]

April 20, 2022 at 8:15 PM

Why We Need to Invest in Our Teachers

Support Access to Quality Early Learning To view this email as a webpage, click here. Dear John,   Thanks to the generous support of donors like you, we're well on our way to our goal! But we need all the support we can get! Our goal is amb…

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  Start Early · [email protected]

April 19, 2022 at 8:11 PM

Don't Forget to Register for Start Early’s Annual Luncheon 2022!

Join us next week to see how ALL TOGETHER, we can bring hope to children and families across the country, NOW and in the future To view this email as a webpage, click here. Wednesday, April 27, 2022 Start Early’s Annual Luncheon 2022 is rig…

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  Start Early Illinois Policy Team · [email protected]

April 12, 2022 at 5:38 PM

Meaningful Investments for Illinois Families in Fiscal Year 2023 State Budget

Start Early applauds approved funding increases for several early care and education programs in its FY 2023 state budget. To view this email as a webpage, click here. The Illinois General Assembly approved the state’s Fiscal Year 2023 (FY 2…

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  Start Early · [email protected]

April 7, 2022 at 8:30 PM

The State of the Child Care Crisis in America

How you can help To view this email as a webpage, click here. Dear John,   Over the past two years, the pandemic has exposed the many challenges faced by parents when it comes to our nation’s broken child care system. With costs of child ca…

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  Start Early Illinois Policy Team · [email protected]

April 6, 2022 at 1:30 PM

Today is Early Childhood Advocacy Day!

Be a virtual advocate for early childhood advocacy day To view this email as a webpage, click here. Today is Early Childhood Advocacy Day!  Urge the legislature to approve a budget that includes a 10% increase in funding for key early child…

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  Start Early Illinois Policy Team · [email protected]

April 4, 2022 at 6:11 PM

Join us this Wednesday for Early Childhood Advocacy Day!

Use our resources to advocate for increased investments in early childhood To view this email as a webpage, click here. Join advocates from across the state this Wednesday, April 6 to speak out on behalf of young children and families.  As …

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  Start Early Illinois Policy Team · [email protected]

March 30, 2022 at 5:30 PM

Virtual Early Childhood Advocacy Day is April 6!

Champion early childhood with advocates across Illinois To view this email as a webpage, click here. Join advocates from across the state on Wednesday, April 6 to speak out on behalf of young children and families. We need your voice to cha…

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  Start Early · [email protected]

March 29, 2022 at 4:15 PM

eNews: Springing Into Action

What’s Happening at Start Early   Save the Date: Our Biggest Event of the Year In the face of unprecedented stress on families, especially those facing economic, social and community upheaval, how can we best promote resilience and well-being in young children…

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