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…

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…

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…

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 …

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…