Advocacy Efforts: What Tools Are Needed to Drive Equitable Policy and Systems Change?
Advocacy is a critical component of systems change efforts.
In this session, we explored the essential tools for driving equitable policy and systems change—whether you were a community member or a system partner. Equipping yourself with data-driven, community-informed, and tested tools was crucial for creating lasting impact. We shared the tools we had used, our successes, and the lessons learned along the way. Participants left with practical strategies and resources to strengthen advocacy efforts and help shape policies that truly served all communities.
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Where We Stand on Head Start
Blog August 18, 2026
For more than 60 years, Head Start has provided high-quality child care, comprehensive services, and a two-generation approach that helps families furthest from opportunity access early learning, development, health, and family well-being supports.
Head Start Under Threat: What the Field is Saying
Research August 18, 2026
Over the past few months, HHS has advanced two related sets of proposed changes to Head Start. National, state, and local partners across the early childhood field have raised serious concerns about both. This document is a summary of what our partners are saying, followed by concrete actions and resources for you and your organization. The content reflects our partners' own statements and comments — we agree with what they've said and are sharing it here with full source attribution.
Connecting the Dots: Holistic Help for Women and Children Experiencing Homelessness
Blog July 27, 2026
At a time when marginalized populations are more vulnerable than ever, it’s inspiring to hear from individuals who have prevailed over dire circumstances. Their stories give us hope. The formerly homeless single mothers spotlighted here are resolute and resourceful. But they’d be the first to say that they likely wouldn’t be where they are today without the supports they received along the way.