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Influencing State Policy
We help lead a coalition of advocates fighting for increased state investments in early childhood programs and services. Our policy recommendations are research-based and centered on the lived experiences of families and educators.
Influencing State Policy
We help lead a coalition of advocates fighting for increased state investments in early childhood programs and services. Our policy recommendations are research-based and centered on the lived experiences of families and educators.
The Latest
Redmond Early Learning Center Shines as an Early Learning Innovator
Early learning leaders in Central Oregon met on January 8 at the Redmond Early Learning Center (RELC) to discuss how best to meet the needs of kids and families throughout the region. The meeting included a tour of the RELC, which opened three years ago...
Oregon Should Invest in Proven Home Visiting Programs
As part of their ongoing “What’s Working” series, CBS This Morning looked at the impact of Family Connects, a universal home visiting program that has served 30,000 families in Durham, North Carolina. Home visiting has been proven to increase optimal child...
More than ABCs and 123s: Health and Kindergarten Readiness
Mission
We move research to action by promoting cost-effective public and private investments in our youngest children prenatal through third grade.
Key Topics
We’re focused on issues that matter for young children and families: child care and early education, health care, and support for parents and the early education workforce.
You Can Make A Difference
You can help us ensure that every child in Oregon has the best start in life.
You Can Make A Difference
You can help us ensure that every child in Oregon has the best start in life.
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