Start Early · [email protected]

August 15, 2025 at 7:15 PM

This is it: Your offer expires at MIDNIGHT

Hours left for 2x match: help reach $5,000 goal To view this email as a webpage, click here. John xxxxxx Supporter: Active, THANK YOU! Match Status: Active until 8/15: make an additional 2x matched gift!Dear John,  This is it – your l…

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  Start Early · [email protected]

August 14, 2025 at 7:10 PM

Campaign Update: Match expires 11:59pm tomorrow

24 hours left to reach our $5,000 goal. To view this email as a webpage, click here. Campaign Update for: John xxxxxx Match Status: ACTIVE Deadline: 11:59 p.m. tomorrow    Support Status: Active, DOUBLE your support >>  Dear John,…

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  Johanna at Start Early · [email protected]

August 13, 2025 at 7:15 PM

Final 3 days: 2X match expires Friday

Insufficient funding makes this an urgent need To view this email as a webpage, click here. John xxxxxx Supporter: Active, THANK YOU! Match Status: Active until 8/15: make an additional 2x matched gift!Dear John,  Thank you for your ge…

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  Start Early · [email protected]

August 11, 2025 at 8:30 PM

New! Back to School 2X Match

Every donation matched: Help children when they need it most To view this email as a webpage, click here. John xxxxxx Supporter: Active, THANK YOU! Match Status: Active until 8/15: make an additional 2x matched gift!Dear John,  Childr…

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  Start Early · [email protected]

July 29, 2025 at 7:10 PM

Don't let Congress cut Head Start

They're making budget decisions now To view this email as a webpage, click here. Dear John, Head Start has endured months of disruption, from threats of elimination to delayed funding and the closure of regional offices.  As Congress pre…

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  Yvette Sanchez Fuentes, Start Early · [email protected]

July 29, 2025 at 2:45 PM

Make Your Voice Heard on the HHS Public Benefits Notice

Take Action Before the August 13 Deadlin To view this email as a webpage, click here. Dear John, The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has released a new notice that could have major implications for immigrant families' a…

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  Start Early · [email protected]

July 24, 2025 at 7:10 PM

Why does Head Start matter?

The program is facing serious threats To view this email as a webpage, click here. Dear John, The future of Head Start is at risk, and nearly 700,000 children depend on this critical program. You may have heard of Head Start, but do you …

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  Yvette Sanchez Fuentes, Start Early · [email protected]

July 18, 2025 at 2:45 PM

Reminder: Head Start Advocacy Webinar – July 23

Get ready to engage Congress during August recess To view this email as a webpage, click here. Dear John, Congress is heading home for August recess—now’s the time to speak up for Head Start!  Reminder – please join our webinar on July 23 …

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  Yvette Sanchez Fuentes, Start Early · [email protected]

July 14, 2025 at 3:20 PM

New HHS Notice on Head Start Eligibility – What You Need to Know

Understand the Immediate Impact of the New HHS Notice on Head Start To view this email as a webpage, click here. Dear John, The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has issued a new notice—Personal Responsibility and Work …

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  Yvette Sanchez Fuentes, Start Early · [email protected]

July 8, 2025 at 2:45 PM

Congress Is Coming Home—Here’s How to Make Your Voice Heard

Calling all Head Start grantees to join our webinar on July 23 To view this email as a webpage, click here. Dear John, Congress is headed home for August recess —are you ready to speak up for Head Start?  Join us for a timely webinar de…

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  Start Early · [email protected]

June 30, 2025 at 7:11 PM

🚨 FOR IMMEDIATE REVIEW: John xxxxxx

Goal: 100 donors | Current: 87 | Deadline: 11:59 PM TONIGHT | Your status: PENDING To view this email as a webpage, click here. Update for: John xxxxxx Deadline: 11:59 p.m. TONIGHT Goal: 100 donors, only 13 to go Support Status: Valued suppo…

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  Start Early · [email protected]

June 30, 2025 at 2:45 PM

Policy Perspectives Summer Edition

Actionable, thought-provoking new Start Early resources for systems leaders navigating change and building high-quality early childhood systems. Protect the Future of Head Start Join the Movement: Together for Head StartDear John, Head Start has endured months…

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  Johanna at Start Early · [email protected]

June 27, 2025 at 7:10 PM

I can’t stop thinking about this…

Whatever we raise by June 30 determines how many toddlers we can reach this summer To view this email as a webpage, click here. Hi John, I know you care deeply about our littlest learners, which is why I wanted to share something that's been…

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  Start Early · [email protected]

June 26, 2025 at 11:15 PM

Same child. Two different futures.

4 days left: closing in on our goal To view this email as a webpage, click here. John – Thank you for your generous support of our work. We’ve got just 4 days to give a toddler a learning-rich summer: Renew your support by June 30 and give…

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  Yvette Sanchez Fuentes, Start Early · [email protected]

June 26, 2025 at 2:45 PM

Confused by the Full Enrollment Initiative? Join Our Webinar July 1

Learn about how to navigate FEI To view this email as a webpage, click here. Dear John, The Office of Head Start’s (OHS) Full Enrollment Initiative (FEI) is designed to ensure every Head Start slot is filled — but the process can be confus…

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  Johanna Vetter, Start Early · [email protected]

June 24, 2025 at 6:10 PM

90% of brain development happens by age 5: This summer matters

100 donors needed by June 30 To view this email as a webpage, click here. Dear John, Thank you for your ongoing support of Start Early's mission; it really makes a world of difference. As school lets out for the summer break, millions of l…

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  Start Early · [email protected]

June 18, 2025 at 9:10 PM

What can a 4-year-old do that surprises adults?

🎯Check your early childhood knowledge To view this email as a webpage, click here. Before they can even tie their shoes, preschoolers are developing incredible language and literacy skills that will carry them through their entire education.…

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  Start Early Illinois Policy Team · [email protected]

June 17, 2025 at 2:30 PM

Spring Early Edition

Our Response to the Illinois Fiscal Year 2026 State Budget Last month, the Illinois General Assembly approved a Fiscal Year 2026 state budget that includes additional funding for the state’s child care system. Unfortunately, the spending plan maintains current…

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  Start Early · [email protected]

June 16, 2025 at 6:12 PM

Are you smarter than a preschooler? 🧠

Find out with this one question To view this email as a webpage, click here. Here's something that might surprise you: by age 3, a child's brain is already 80% the size of an adult brain.  And preschoolers are already mastering skills that …

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  Yvette Sanchez Fuentes, Start Early · [email protected]

June 16, 2025 at 2:45 PM

Speak Up for Head Start – Join Our Advocacy Webinar

Learn how to make your voice heard and protect Head Start To view this email as a webpage, click here. Dear John, Join us on Wednesday,  June 18 from 3–4 p.m. ET for a powerful webinar: Using Your Voice: Advocacy for Head Start Grantees. L…

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  Yvette Sanchez Fuentes, Start Early · [email protected]

June 5, 2025 at 6:18 PM

Learn How to Advocate for Head Start

Register for our Free Webinar To view this email as a webpage, click here. Dear John, Now more than ever, we must raise our voices to sustain Head Start and early childhood programs. With federal support at risk, it’s critical th…

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  Start Early · [email protected]

June 5, 2025 at 3:12 PM

New From Start Early

May Edition To view this email as a webpage, click here. Tell Congress: Protect Head Start Amid Funding ThreatsOn April 11, multiple outlets broke news that President Trump’s proposed Fiscal Year 2026 budget – which is expected to be releas…

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  Start Early Illinois Policy Team · [email protected]

June 4, 2025 at 8:30 PM

We Want To Hear From You!

To view this email as a webpage, click here. We Want to Hear From You!The early childhood landscape of Illinois has weathered substantial change over the last several years and, regardless of your role, Start Early wants to continue to brin…

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  Start Early Illinois Policy Team · [email protected]

June 2, 2025 at 4:30 PM

Illinois General Assembly Approves Illinois Fiscal Year 2026 State Budget

To view this email as a webpage, click here. This weekend, the Illinois General Assembly approved a Fiscal Year 2026 state budget that includes additional funding for the state’s child care system. Unfortunately, the spending plan maintains …

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  Start Early · [email protected]

May 29, 2025 at 6:15 PM

eNews: What’s Happening at Start Early

May Edition That’s a Wrap—2025 Annual LuncheonEarlier this month, Start Early hosted our 23rd Annual Luncheon, where we explored how stress during pregnancy can affect a baby’s brain, why supporting mothers’ mental health matters, and how early experiences shap…

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  Start Early Illinois Policy Team · [email protected]

May 22, 2025 at 7:31 PM

Action Alert! Final Days to Urge the General Assembly to Invest in Children & Families

Take Action Today! To view this email as a webpage, click here. We are in the final stretch of Illinois’ legislative session! The May 31 deadline to finalize next year’s state budget is quickly approaching.  Amid the specter of federal fun…

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  Start Early · [email protected]

May 18, 2025 at 2:10 PM

Happy 60th Birthday to Head Start!

Celebrate Head Start’s birthday by sharing your story To view this email as a webpage, click here. Dear John, Today, we celebrate a milestone that has shaped generations of Americans—Head Start is turning 60!  Since its creation in 1965, H…

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  Start Early · [email protected]

May 16, 2025 at 7:10 PM

That's a Wrap: Annual Luncheon 2025

Event recap available! To view this email as a webpage, click here. Earlier this month Start Early hosted our 23rd Annual Luncheon, where we explored how stress during pregnancy can affect a baby’s brain, why supporting mothers’ mental hea…

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