by Sophie Grimes | Jun 29, 2022 | Families, Impact
Here at the Collaboration for Early Childhood we understand that everything in our society is interconnected. We know that if child care is not accessible or affordable for parents with young children, these parents cannot return to work and our economy suffers. We...
by Collaboration Staff | Jun 22, 2022 | Impact, News
Give Kudos to Jennifer Give Kudos to Emily We have some big news from the Collaboration for Early Childhood to share with you today. After over five years of service to community partners, caregivers, and parents, Jennifer Little, Manager of Family Engagement, will...
by Guest Blogger | May 20, 2022 | Equity, Families, Impact
This blog post is written by Dr. Stephanie Weller, pediatrician and member of the Collaboration for Early Childhood’s Health and Development Committee. I often tell parents in my pediatric practice that children are like sponges; they are quick learners,...
by Sophie Grimes | May 17, 2022 | Impact, News, Partners
A Request Grounded in Community Need The Collaboration for Early Childhood’s Proposal: Meeting the Needs of the Oak Park Early Childhood Community The Collaboration’s proposal seeks to stabilize a child care industry that is in crisis and envisions...
by Sophie Grimes | Mar 31, 2022 | Impact, News
This week, April 2-8, 2022 is Week of the Young Child, a time when we celebrate the importance of early childhood and the families, educators, and advocates who support these important years in a child’s life. Each day of the week highlights a different way to...
by Collaboration Staff | Nov 29, 2021 | Impact, News
“To plant a garden is to believe in tomorrow.” – Audrey Hepburn Dear Friend of the Collaboration: This spring, we watched children squeal at worms and other critters burrowing in their child care’s garden compost. Together we celebrated new blooms and...