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‘You feel like you have someone in your corner,’ Parents and Providers Urge Leaders to Invest in Family Support Programs, Home Visiting Services
When Marnesha Strickland gave birth to her daughter, the hospital connected her with a program to support her with her newborn. Shortly thereafter, Strickland was introduced to Vanessa Stewart, a home visitor with Albina Head Start, which is a contractor providing...
Passage of HB 4005 a Step Toward Freedom
There were challenges in the child care and early learning space prior to the pandemic, but the crisis has only been magnified over the past two years. HB 4005 was designed to address this crisis, helping our communities throughout the state that need it most....
Harvard Guide Presents new Framework for Re-Envisioning Early Childhood Development
Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, Harvard's Center on the Developing Child published Early Childhood Development (ECD 1.0), highlighting the science behind early childhood health and development with a list of resources for parents, caregivers, child care providers,...
Race and Racism in Education with Dr. Marvin Lynn
On this episode, host Rafael Otto speaks with Dr. Marvin Lynn, who most recently served as the dean at Portland State University’s Graduate School of Education.
Portland State University Presents Key Findings in Year 1 Early Childhood Equity Fund Evaluation
A report from Portland State University outlines key findings from Year 1 of the Early Childhood Equity fund program.
Early Works has Changed my Community
Yoncalla's partnership with Children's Institute has changed our community.
Federal Aid Program Brought 60k Oregon Kids Out of Poverty
President Biden's expanded Child Tax Credit brought 60,000 Oregon children out of poverty.
The Early Childhood Coalition Gave me a Space to Speak as an Expert in Family Care
Working with Children’s Institute and the Early Childhood Coalition gave me a space to speak as an expert in family care and I was able to help shape priorities for the 2021 legislative session.
Because of Early Works, I Know my Voice Matters
Thanks to Early Works, I've had opportunities to become a leader in my school and help other families.
Oregon’s Early Childhood Coalition Releases 2021 Legislative Report
In 2021, parents, child care providers, and community organizations on Oregon’s Early Childhood Coalition (ECC) advocated for early childhood policies to support young children, families, and communities furthest from justice.
