@ubcSPPGA alum. Caracas born, Vancouver raised. Currently working in policy & advocacy at @IAFC_Cares. Tweets my own.
Chicago, Illinois
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As a parent of an autistic child Nayaritt knows how important individualized support can be for families. Head Start has made a meaningful difference for her child and her family.
The future of Head Start is at risk. Learn more & submit a public comment: bit.ly/4y1tNfK
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🚨 Head Start needs your voice.
On Aug. 7, the public comment period opens on proposed changes to the #HeadStart Program Performance Standards. We believe these changes would weaken the comprehensive services children and families have relied on for more than 60 years.
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Earlier today, the federal government released proposed changes to the #HeadStart Program Performance Standards that would weaken one of our nation's most successful investments in young children & families.
Read Start Early’s full statement: itl.ink/1dfbba40
Every Head Start story matters. #TogetherForHeadStart
Head Start provided a caring community of teachers and staff who helped Jacky's son grow and thrive. Every Head Start story matters. Share your experience & help advocate for the programs that make a difference for children and families every day: bit.ly/4gtCWYn
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Head Start provided a caring community of teachers and staff who helped Jacky's son grow and thrive. Every Head Start story matters. Share your experience & help advocate for the programs that make a difference for children and families every day: bit.ly/4gtCWYn
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ICYMI: Join Start Early on July 23 for an interactive webinar to learn how to make your voice heard, share your story and advocate for the future of #HeadStart.
Register now ➡️ bit.ly/4wU14sh
#TogetherForHeadStart
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Weakening #HeadStart doesn't just hurt kids — it hurts our economy.
New research from Child Care Trust estimates tens of billions in economic losses over the next decade if Head Start is weakened.
The facts matter. Share this. #TogetherForHeadStart
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Decisions about child care funding and oversight must prioritize the stability that children need to thrive.
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When funding is disrupted, working parents can’t stay on the job, businesses lose workers and communities ultimately feel the negative effects.
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We are excited to join early childhood systems leaders from across the country at the #BUILD25 Conference in Los Angeles. Complete our short survey to let us know you’ll be at BUILD & share which #earlychildhood systems topics are top of mind: bit.ly/43HGZsV
Providers "are doing what they need to do to make sure that kids are well taken care of." On Head Start and good policymaking: @YSanchezFuentes highlights the need to listen to providers' experiences and thoughts on solutions to inform policy @StartEarlyorg
Start Early SVP of National Policy, @YSanchezFuentes joined Dr. Calvin E. Moore Jr. for a conversation on #TheCouncilTable. They explored how #earlychildhood systems can move from ideas on paper to meaningful change in classrooms & communities. Watch now: youtube.com/watch?v=6E2v0SA8…
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A new Start Early blog highlights the important role state advocates play in elevating how recent federal actions impact children with disabilities. Read more & access a fact sheet Start Early created with @NewAmerica sharing policy updates and resources: bit.ly/3Kk2hpt
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Early childhood educators are professionals & deserve compensation + benefits that reflect their highly-skilled work.
NEW: How some states are investing in their early childhood educator workforce ➡️
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What does the new HHS Notice on Public Benefits mean for families & children's eligibility for Head Start? Join @StartEarlyorg @nwlc @EriksonInst @childcareforeveryfamily.org & @CLASP_DC on 7/15 @ 2 pm ET for a breakdown on what HS programs need to know web.cvent.com/event/91164649…
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Today we're telling Congress:
🚨 41 percent of births are covered by Medicaid
🚨 One in three families with kids under five are food insecure
We asked Congress: Don’t cut what babies & families rely on. Add your voice: thinkbabies.org/budgetcuts
#MessageinaBabyBottle 🍼📷
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Polling from our partners @firstfiveyears shows strong bipartisan support for #HeadStart. The White House’s proposed FY26 budget places this critical program at risk. Contact Congress today and urge them protect #HeadStart in their final federal budget: bit.ly/42sBi1X
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Introducing Start Early Consulting’s 2024 Insights & Impact Report. Last year, our Consulting team began a multi-state effort to help leaders create more inclusive #childcare systems. Learn about our progress to date: bit.ly/3FQKPH8
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Want to accelerate your equity and quality efforts with complimentary customized consulting from Start Early’s consulting team? Co-design a tailored engagement, choosing from Start Early’s services to advance your community systems-building work. Apply: startearly.org/campaign/cons…
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Want to accelerate your equity and quality efforts with support from Start Early? Apply for the 2024 Impact Initiative to receive complimentary consulting on Systems Mapping, Family-Centered Design, and Customized Consulting. Learn more: startearly.org/campaign/cons…
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Join us on Tuesday, April 23 at 12 PM CT for a live webinar and learn more on how advocates can leverage @HHSGov & @usedgov's updated Joint Federal Policy Statements to advance inclusion in their #earlychildhood system. Register now: bit.ly/4aBsp7n
