Early Childhood Interrupted: The Effect of Disasters, Natural or Otherwise on Vulnerable Children and Families
Today’s discussion is a 'call to action' with diverse humanitarian response teams and federal/state/local child advocates who support preparation, recovery and equitable outcomes for young children and families when disaster strikes.
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Overview of HOPE State Efforts
Article July 22, 2021
HOPE, a BUILD Initiative project, works to ensure that each child, regardless of race, neighborhood, or family income, has equitable opportunities to achieve positive health and education outcomes. This overview looks at HOPE efforts underway in Alabama, California, Minnesota, and New Jersey.
Philadelphia’s Early Learning Community Speaks Out: An Action Plan for Quality Improvement
Report June 1, 2021
This report explores opportunities to further develop and improve a system of quality improvement and supports in Philadelphia. Based on input from more than 300 early childhood providers, 16 quality improvement organizations, and four public and private funders, the report offers 17 recommendations for quality improvement.
The Equity Leaders Action Network Ripple Effects
Report June 1, 2021
The Equity Leaders Action Network (ELAN) is BUILD’s fellowship program to support state- and county-level early childhood leaders committed to advancing toward racial equity. It was created in response to four challenges reflected in early childhood program, entities, and organizations: racism, fragmented early childhood systems, lack of community and beneficiary voices, and a dearth of policy leadership intentionally committed to racial equity. This brief summarizes the ripple effects of the project.