by Sophie Grimes | Nov 29, 2023 | Impact, Partners
Thank you so much for your donation this year! Supporting our early care and education workforce and the families that rely on this system is more important than it has ever been. We are energized by your support and we know that, as a community that has always made...
by Sophie Grimes | Nov 2, 2023 | Families, Impact, Partners, Success Stories
Some very exciting events took place on the morning of Saturday, October 28 that we would like to tell you about. Costume Parade At 10:00 a.m., 345 kids, babies and their parents & caregivers paraded in costume around Scoville Park. The parade was led by Mary...
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...