Start Early Illinois Policy Team · [email protected]

April 3, 2023 at 9:46 PM

Early Childhood Advocacy Day 2023: Advocacy Training

Prepare to Advocate on April 18 To view this email as a webpage, click here. Advocacy Training Opportunity Before we gather in-person and virtually to advocate for our youngest learners, our partners at COFI, Latino Policy Forum and We, the…

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  Start Early · [email protected]

March 30, 2023 at 3:21 PM

eNews: What’s Happening at Start Early

40th Anniversary Edition Celebrating 40 Years of Changemaking  Start Early is now 40! Early childhood education and care has changed dramatically in America over the past four decades, and Start Early has always been at the forefront of that change. Learn more…

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  Start Early Illinois Policy Team · [email protected]

March 24, 2023 at 7:15 PM

Registration Is Now Closed for Early Childhood Advocacy Day 2023

Join the Waitlist! To view this email as a webpage, click here. Registration is Now Closed!We’re excited to share that advocates like you are so dedicated to our youngest learners that we’ve reached capacity for Early Childhood Advocacy Day…

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March 23, 2023 at 7:58 PM

You’re Invited! Start Early’s Annual Luncheon 2023

Join us April 25 To view this email as a webpage, click here. Tuesday, April 25, 2023 Every child deserves the best start in life. Their health in the earliest years begins with the well-being of all mothers and birthing parents. Ensuring e…

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  Start Early Illinois Policy Team · [email protected]

March 22, 2023 at 2:10 PM

New Resources! Universal Newborn Support Systems

An Exploration of Ways Illinois Can Create A System of Universal Supports For Families To view this email as a webpage, click here. When welcoming a new baby, all parents and families--regardless of zip code or family income--could benefit…

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  Start Early · [email protected]

March 16, 2023 at 4:31 PM

Say Happy Birthday by Giving a Gift That Lasts a Lifetime

Help Us Celebrate To view this email as a webpage, click here. Dear John, We’re celebrating a milestone birthday – 40 years! Early childhood education and care has changed dramatically in America over the past four decades, and Start Early …

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  Start Early Illinois Policy Team · [email protected]

March 15, 2023 at 6:15 PM

Don't Forget to Register for Early Childhood Advocacy Day

Join us in Springfield on April 18, 2023! To view this email as a webpage, click here. There's Still Time To Register For Early Childhood Advocacy Day!Calling all advocates! Join us in Springfield, Illinois on April 18, 2023 for Early Childh…

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  Start Early Illinois Policy Team · [email protected]

March 9, 2023 at 4:30 PM

Winter Early Edition

Start Early's Spring 2023 Illinois Legislative AgendaIn February, Illinois Governor JB Pritzker delivered a bold plan to advance our collective vision for Illinois to be the best state in the nation in which to raise young children. His comprehensive, multi-ye…

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  Start Early Professional Development · [email protected]

March 2, 2023 at 4:15 PM

March eNews: Start Early Professional Learning & Resources for the Field

Learn about professional opportunities, research, and innovation supporting the early childhood workforce. Addressing Systemic Conditions that Fuel Pervasive Issues for Family Professionals Going Beyond Workforce Recruitment and Retention in Home Visiting Perv…

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  Start Early Illinois Policy Team · [email protected]

March 1, 2023 at 2:30 PM

Registration Is Now Open for Early Childhood Advocacy Day

Join us in Springfield on April 18, 2023! To view this email as a webpage, click here. You're Invited! Early Childhood Advocacy DayCalling all advocates! Join us in Springfield, Illinois on April 18, 2023 for Early Childhood Advocacy Day. U…

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  Start Early Illinois Policy Team · [email protected]

February 28, 2023 at 5:15 PM

Add Your Voice To Those Testifying In Springfield Today

Echo Our Strong Support for Proposed Investments in Early Learning and Care Programs! To view this email as a webpage, click here. Today in Springfield, in the House Elementary and Secondary Education Appropriations Committee, early childho…

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February 23, 2023 at 10:30 PM

You’re Invited! Start Early’s Annual Luncheon 2023

Please save the date To view this email as a webpage, click here. Tuesday, April 25, 2023 Please join us this spring for Start Early’s 21st Annual Luncheon! We are excited to welcome guests in person to honor young children and celebrate th…

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  Start Early Illinois Policy Team · [email protected]

February 15, 2023 at 8:33 PM

Governor Pritzker Proposes a Comprehensive Plan to Expand and Strengthen Early Care And Learning in Fiscal Year 2024 State Budget Address

Start Early applauds the Governor's ambitious Smart Start Illinois initiative. To view this email as a webpage, click here. Earlier today, Illinois Governor JB Pritzker delivered a bold plan to advance our collective vision for Illinois to b…

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  Johanna Vetter, Start Early · [email protected]

February 11, 2023 at 1:31 AM

Celebrating International Day of Women and Girls in Science

STEM Resources for Toddlers To view this email as a webpage, click here. Dear John, While women and girls represent half of the world’s population, they continue to be underrepresented in the workforce in all levels of science, technology, …

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  Start Early Illinois Policy Team · [email protected]

February 6, 2023 at 9:37 PM

Save the Date for Early Childhood Advocacy Day 2023

Early Childhood Advocacy Day is April 18, 2023! To view this email as a webpage, click here. Save the Date for Early Childhood Advocacy DayCalling all advocates: Early Childhood Advocacy Day is April 18, 2023! We need your support to speak …

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January 26, 2023 at 8:42 PM

eNews: What’s Happening at Start Early

January Edition 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 your donations we ex…

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January 9, 2023 at 9:10 PM

You Did It! MIECHV Expanded & Reauthorized

Thank your Senators and Representatives for supporting children & families  To view this email as a webpage, click here. Celebrating a Milestone for Families & Children Thanks to dedicated outreach efforts of advocates like you, Co…

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  Start Early · [email protected]

December 31, 2022 at 11:22 PM

FWD: Deadline approaching—help us reach our 2022 goal

Just hours left to make your gift To view this email as a webpage, click here. Dear John,  We are so close to hitting our $20,000 year-end goal. Can you help us hit the goal? Every dollar will be MATCHED by our generous donor, but only unti…

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  Johanna Vetter, Start Early · [email protected]

December 31, 2022 at 2:22 PM

Make your year-end gift now, please. Deadline TONIGHT.

Time is running out, John 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 our generous Start Early donor! How much we raise…

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  Start Early · [email protected]

December 30, 2022 at 3:27 PM

Your Gift MATCHED. Deadline Tomorrow!

You can still make 2x impact To view this email as a webpage, click here. Dear John, The gift match on your year-end donations from our generous Start Early donor is only good until our midnight deadline tomorrow.  Give now and your gift wil…

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  Johanna Vetter, Start Early · [email protected]

December 29, 2022 at 5:21 PM

We're running out of time.

We cannot afford to fall short, John To view this email as a webpage, click here. Dear John, Time is running out to make your end of year tax-deductible gift! Seeing so many of you step up this year to support Start Early and our comprehens…

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  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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  Start Early · [email protected]

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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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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