State Early Childhood Advisory Councils
The 2007 Head Start Reauthorization Bill mandated the creation of State Early Childhood Advisory Councils. This paper provides information on how to create and implement a successful council covering a wide range of topics including: the purpose of the councils, how to engage a diverse group of leaders as members, a model for thinking about council membership, staffing the councils, the role of national and local funders, the work of the councils, and a model for thinking about the right issues for a council to consider.
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A Guide for PDG B-5 Grant Funding
Planning Tool September 28, 2026
States applying for the 2026 PDG B-5 SMART Grant can use this guide to find vetted, mostly federal resources to build their application. HHS-2026-ACF-ECD-TP-0039 | Compiled by BUILD Initiative
Systems in Sync: What Seven States Learned About Supporting Families Experiencing Homelessness
Blog September 24, 2026
Teams from seven states spent six months exploring how systems can work together to support infants, toddlers, and parents experiencing homelessness.
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.