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Why George Floyd Matters to Early Childhood

by Collaboration Staff | Jun 6, 2020 | Families, Impact, News, Partners, Professional Development, Providers

Why George Floyd Matters to Early Childhood   “Hope begins in the dark.” -Annie Lamott Normally, when I write to the community, it is about the happy magic of childhood. I write about the indelible influence of adults in the lives of our youngest citizens, and...

Oak Park COVID-19 Mandates for Child Care Facilities

by Collaboration Staff | Mar 18, 2020 | Families, Impact, News, Partners, Professional Development, Providers

VILLAGE OF OAK PARK ORDERS “SHELTER IN PLACE” DUE TO COVID-19   To all child care centers, preschools, and family child care providers,   Today, the Village of Oak Park announced an order for Oak Park residents to “shelter in place.” Who this...

Collaboration Response to COVID-19

by Collaboration Staff | Mar 18, 2020 | Families, Impact, News, Partners, Professional Development, Providers

UPDATE FROM THE COLLABORATION FOR EARLY CHILDHOOD DURING COVID-19 Updated 4/13/20 Dear friends, The hearts and minds of the Collaboration team are with the network of families, providers, teachers and children that we serve, and all that we are doing as a community to...

Good Life Race Announces Gift to Charitable Race Partners

by Collaboration Staff | Aug 13, 2019 | Media, News, Partners

The Oak Park Runners Club (OPRC) has announced a $20,000 gift of race proceeds from the Good Life Race in support of both the Collaboration for Early Childhood and Beyond Hunger (formerly the Oak Park River Forest Food Pantry). “We want to thank our race partners and...

John Borrero Appointed Executive Director of Collaboration for Early Childhood

by Collaboration Staff | Aug 14, 2018 | News

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Amy McCormack Board Chair board@collab4kids.org 312-827-6470 JOHN BORRERO APPOINTED EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF COLLABORATION FOR EARLY CHILDHOOD OAK PARK, IL (August 15, 2018) –The Collaboration for Early Childhood has named early childhood...
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