by Guest Blogger | Jun 2, 2023 | Families, Partners
There are many joyful events taking place around Oak Park that celebrate Juneteenth. Juneteenth also falls on Father’s Day weekend, so there is quite a lot to celebrate. In honor of both holidays, Welcome to Fatherhood in collaboration with Kings Kidz Academy...
by Sophie Grimes | May 12, 2023 | Families, Media, News, Partners
May 12, 2023 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Sophie Grimes, Communications Coordinator Organization: Collaboration for Early Childhood Email: sgrimes@collab4kids.org THE COLLABORATION FOR EARLY CHILDHOOD TO HOST VERY FIRST “BLAST OFF TO KINDERGARTEN” EVENT FOR...
by Sophie Grimes | Apr 3, 2023 | Families, Partners
April 3-7, 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 play. This year,...
by Sophie Grimes | Mar 9, 2023 | Equity, Impact, News, Partners, Research, Success Stories
On Sunday, March 5, 2023, friends and supporters of the Collaboration for Early Childhood as well as candidates running for local office gathered together to learn a little bit more about the work of the Collaboration. Attendees had a chance to meet Mary Reynolds, the...
by Sophie Grimes | Mar 4, 2023 | News, Partners, Success Stories
March 4, 2023 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Becki Streit, Board Chair Organization: Collaboration for Early Childhood Email: CollabChair@collab4kids.org MARY REYNOLDS APPOINTED EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF COLLABORATION FOR EARLY CHILDHOOD The Collaboration for Early...
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...