Generated by All in One SEO v4.9.10, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # ELN Collective ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://eln-collective.org/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Pages - [Home](https://eln-collective.org/) - Harnessing the power of communities to help children prenatal to age 8 grow and thrive. - [Our Communities in Action](https://eln-collective.org/our-work/our-communities-in-action/) - Our Communities in ActionHomeOur WorkOur Communities in ActionExplore stories from communities nationwide that work to help children from prenatal through age 8 thrive. Current Work ELN Cities in Action Technical AssistanceNational League of Cities has launched ELN Cities in Action: A Capacity Building Initiative, which provides unique technical assistance for 10 city governments to develop - [Early Learning Communities](https://eln-collective.org/about-us/early-learning-communities/) - Early Learning CommunitiesHomeAbout UsEarly Learning CommunitiesAn Early Learning Community is a city, town, village, or county that promotes learning and development prenatally through the early years of elementary school so that all children can thrive. In an Early Learning Community: All new and expectant parents and young children are healthy All children are ready to - [What is the Early Learning Nation Collective?](https://eln-collective.org/our-work/what-is-the-early-learning-nation-collective/) - What is the Early Learning Nation Collective?HomeOur WorkWhat is the Early Learning Nation Collective?All young children—prenatal through age 8—should have equitable access to the care, education, and support they need to thrive within their communities. The Early Learning Nation (ELN) Collective is a network of local leaders and national partners collaborating to make this happen. - [Who We Are](https://eln-collective.org/about-us/who-we-are/) - Who We AreHomeAbout UsWho We AreLocal leaders are at the forefront of the Early Learning Nation Collective (ELN Collective), guiding the national partners who work alongside them. Together, they listen to community needs and align ongoing efforts, helping to develop solutions tailored to benefit the children and families in each community. If you are using - [Our Core Belief](https://eln-collective.org/our-work/our-core-belief/) - Our Core BeliefHomeOur WorkOur Core BeliefParents and caregivers, providers and educators, community leaders and advocates, and government and elected officials are best suited to identify challenges and find solutions for their communities. Decisions affecting the children and families in a community are more effective when these local leaders work together to make them—especially those who - [Thank You](https://eln-collective.org/thank-you/) - Thank YouHomeThank YouThank you for connecting with the ELN Collective. We are grateful for your shared commitment to ensuring that all children prenatal through age 8 have equitable access to the care, education, and support they need to thrive. 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Praesent faucibus elementum justo sit amet dignissim. Cras non metus non nibh dignissim pretium sed in quam. Mauris feugiat fringilla augue, eu posuere lectus - [Project Example 1 - Paper Pouch](https://eln-collective.org/portfolio/project-example-1-paper-pouch/) - Project Example 1 – Paper PouchQuisque euismod placerat vehicula. Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Sed ultricies aliquet augue, id ullamcorper diam feugiat at. Curabitur tristique leo sed iaculis posuere. Praesent faucibus elementum justo sit amet dignissim. Cras non metus non nibh dignissim pretium sed in quam. Mauris feugiat fringilla augue, eu posuere - [Project Example 1 - Cards](https://eln-collective.org/portfolio/project-example-1-cards/) - Project Example 1 – CardsQuisque euismod placerat vehicula. Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Sed ultricies aliquet augue, id ullamcorper diam feugiat at. Curabitur tristique leo sed iaculis posuere. Praesent faucibus elementum justo sit amet dignissim. Cras non metus non nibh dignissim pretium sed in quam. Mauris feugiat fringilla augue, eu posuere lectus - [Project Example 3 - Green](https://eln-collective.org/portfolio/project-example-3-green/) - Details Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Morbi sagittis, sem quis lacinia faucibus, orci ipsum gravida tortor, vel interdum mi sapien ut justo. Nulla varius consequat magna, id molestie ipsum volutpat quis. Suspendisse consectetur fringilla suctus. Pellentesque ipsum erat, facilisis ut venenatis eu, sodales vel dolor. Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing - [Project Example 3 - Beige](https://eln-collective.org/portfolio/project-example-3-beige/) - Some More Info Sed ut perspiciatis unde omnis iste natus error sit voluptatem accusantium doloremque laudantium, totam rem aperiam, eaque ipsa quae ab illo inventore veritatis et quasi architecto beatae vitae. Etiam facilisis venenatis libero, ac fermentum dolor euismod in. Nemo enim ipsam voluptatem quia voluptas sit aspernatur aut odit aut fugit, sed quia consequuntur - [Project Example 3 - Grey](https://eln-collective.org/portfolio/project-example-3-grey/) - Additional Information Ut tempor lacinia purus, ac gravida tortor suscipit eget. Maecenas id mi ac sapien ornare imperdiet. Nullam et faucibus urna, at bibendum ante. Donec dapibus nisi blandit augue malesuada. Etiam facilisis venenatis libero, ac fermentum dolor euismod in. Sed ut perspiciatis unde omnis iste natus error sit voluptatem accusantium doloremque laudantium, totam rem - [Project Example 3 - Blue](https://eln-collective.org/portfolio/project-example-3-blue/) - Project Details Nemo enim ipsam voluptatem quia voluptas sit aspernatur aut odit aut fugit, sed quia consequuntur magni dolores eos qui ratione voluptatem sequi nesciunt. Neque porro quisquam est, qui dolorem ipsum quia dolor sit amet, consectetur, adipisci velit. Morbi sagittis, sem quis lacinia faucibus, orci ipsum gravida tortor, vel interdum mi sapien ut justo. - [Project Example 3 - Yellow](https://eln-collective.org/portfolio/project-example-3-yellow/) - Project Details Nemo enim ipsam voluptatem quia voluptas sit aspernatur aut odit aut fugit, sed quia consequuntur magni dolores eos qui ratione voluptatem sequi nesciunt. Neque porro quisquam est, qui dolorem ipsum quia dolor sit amet, consectetur, adipisci velit. Our Task Sed ut perspiciatis unde omnis iste natus error sit voluptatem accusantium doloremque laudantium, totam - [Project Example 2 - Pink](https://eln-collective.org/portfolio/project-example-2-pink/) - Nulla iaculis molestie fermentum. Ut vel justo molestie, maximus nulla eu, tempus turpis. Donec commodo quam et tempor dignissim. Praesent eu aliquet metus, sit amet auctor quam. Quisque ultrices tellus et aliquam feugiat. Sed et scelerisque enim. Integer convallis iaculis quam a tempus. Etiam sollicitudin mauris efficitur, sodales lorem ut, maximus lectus. Suspendisse laoreet nisl - [Project Example 2 - Green](https://eln-collective.org/portfolio/project-example-2-green/) - Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Nulla iaculis molestie fermentum. Ut vel justo molestie, maximus nulla eu, tempus turpis. Donec commodo quam et tempor dignissim. Praesent eu aliquet metus, sit amet auctor quam. Quisque ultrices tellus et aliquam feugiat. Sed et scelerisque enim. Integer convallis iaculis quam a tempus. Etiam sollicitudin mauris efficitur, - [Project Example 2 - Grey](https://eln-collective.org/portfolio/project-example-2-grey/) - Morbi sagittis, sem quis lacinia faucibus, orci ipsum gravida tortor, vel interdum mi sapien ut justo. Nulla varius consequat magna, id molestie ipsum volutpat quis. Suspendisse consectetur fringilla luctus. Fusce id mi diam, non ornare orci. Pellentesque ipsum erat, facilisis ut venenatis eu, sodales vel dolor. Nunc volutpat odio sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Morbi - [Project Example 2 - Blue](https://eln-collective.org/portfolio/project-example-2-blue/) - Morbi sagittis, sem quis lacinia faucibus, orci ipsum gravida tortor, vel interdum mi sapien ut justo. Nulla varius consequat magna, id molestie ipsum volutpat quis. Suspendisse consectetur fringilla luctus. Fusce id mi diam, non ornare orci. Pellentesque ipsum erat, facilisis ut venenatis eu, sodales vel dolor. Nunc volutpat odio sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Morbi - [Custom Project Link openning in a new tab](https://eln-collective.org/portfolio/custom-project-link-openning-in-a-new-tab/) - There is no content because "Custom Link" is set. ## Libraries - [Early Learning Community (ELC) Action Guide and Assessment Tool](https://eln-collective.org/library/early-learning-community-elc-action-guide-and-assessment-tool/) - Center for the Study for Social Policy The Early Learning Community (ELC) Action Guide and Assessment Tool is designed to support local leaders through a process of assessing how well their community is currently supporting early learning and healthy development and developing an action plan to make improvements. When parents and early childhood leaders from - [Multi-Lingual/Father Engagement Project](https://eln-collective.org/library/multi-lingual-father-engagement-project/) - Multi-Lingual/Father Engagement Project A collaboration between UnidosUS, Start Early, and Save the Children Phase I of this project included a national home visitor survey and interviews regarding the support of dual language learners, Latino father engagement, and early literacy in Latino Families. The next phase builds on those learnings, focusing on creating culturally responsive training - [Latino Infant Initiative](https://eln-collective.org/library/latino-infant-initiative/) - UnidosUS The Latino Infant Initiative is a collaborative effort by Abriendo Puertas/Opening Doors and UnidosUS to improve the quality of life for Latino infants (prenatal to age 3) and their families. By listening deeply to Latino families, advocates, and program staff, this initiative seeks to influence national priorities and ensure equitable access to high-quality, culturally and linguistically responsive services - [Informing Culturally Responsive Training for Home Visitors: Supporting Dual Language Learners](https://eln-collective.org/library/informing-culturally-responsive-training-for-home-visitors-supporting-dual-language-learners/) - UnidosUS This report examines the critical role of home visitors in supporting dual language development among Latino children, who represent a growing share of the U.S. population. Through surveys and interviews with home visitors, UnidosUS identified gaps in training and resources needed to effectively serve culturally and linguistically diverse families. Findings reveal persistent misconceptions about - [Early Learning Community (ELC) digital Assessment Tool](https://eln-collective.org/library/early-learning-community-elc-digital-assessment-tool/) - Center for the Study for Social Policy The digital version of the Early Learning Community (ELC) Assessment Tool allows local leaders to gather many people's perspectives on how well their community is currently supporting early learning and healthy development. The Assessment Tool also helps communities in developing an ELC Action Plan based on suggestions from - [2023 CDF-NY Week of Action Digital Toolkit](https://eln-collective.org/library/2023-cdf-ny-week-of-action-digital-toolkit/) - Children's Defense Fund The CDF-NY Week of Action Toolkit provides resources to help promote the importance of advocating to elected officials to pass a State budget that prioritizes marginalized children, youth, young adults, families and their communities in the areas of economic mobility, health equity, youth justice and child welfare. - [Workforce Development](https://eln-collective.org/library/workforce-development/) - Unidos US Latinos contribute to America’s workforce every day. We want them to be able to share in the nation’s economic opportunities, including the jobs of the future. - [Latinx civil rights and racial equity](https://eln-collective.org/library/latinx-civil-rights-and-racial-equity/) - Unidos US The fight for civil rights and racial equity is at the heart of everything we do. As we dismantle racism, we’re committed to showing all Americans what structural racism is and what we can all do to end it. - [Latino immigration](https://eln-collective.org/library/latino-immigration/) - Unidos US We fight for an immigration system that values every person’s dignity and human rights. - [Housing and the Latino community](https://eln-collective.org/library/housing-and-the-latino-community/) - Unidos US Latinos have contributed to America’s economy for generations. Good policies can unleash the power of our communities and benefit all Americans. - [Health and the Latino community](https://eln-collective.org/library/health-and-the-latino-community-unidosus/) - Unidos US We build policies and programs to ensure everyone’s right to be healthy regardless of their immigration status, where they live, learn, play or pray. (Vaccines, Medicaid, Healthcare) - [Key Statistics](https://eln-collective.org/library/key-statistics/) - Unidos US Key statistics about the Latino community in the US - [Education and the Latino community](https://eln-collective.org/library/education-and-the-latino-community/) - Unidos US We advocate for policies and programs that provide Latinos and English learners with high-quality education from early childhood through college, career and technical training, and beyond. - [From Practice to Policy: English Learners and Multilingual Learners in California](https://eln-collective.org/library/from-practice-to-policy-english-learners-and-multilingual-learners-in-california/) - Unidos US Unidos US conducted a series of interviews with members of the UnidosUS Affiliate Network to learn more about their experiences supporting and serving English Learners following multiple years of disrupted learning in California. - [Latino Infants: A Continuing Imperative](https://eln-collective.org/library/latino-infants-a-continuing-imperative/) - Unidos US Unidos US reviewed research evidence on dual-language learning, culturally responsive practices, and numerous health topics important to Latino infant development. The report also presents the experiences of program administrators, who describe the impacts of COVID-19 on this development, results from a survey of early childhood teachers, as well as policy recommendations for the - [2024 UnidosUS Annual Conference](https://eln-collective.org/library/2024-unidosus-annual-conference/) - Unidos US July - This conference brings together the power of the Latino community across all sectors. Attendees can hear from inspiring speakers creating social change in our communities and engage in expert-led workshops. Discuss the Latino perspective on pressing issues affecting the country like housing, health care, racial equity, education, and more. - [Crucial Conversations: Discussing Early Dual Language Development with Speech/Language Therapists](https://eln-collective.org/library/crucial-conversations-discussing-early-dual-language-development-with-speech-language-therapists/) - UnidosUS Education (ECE) settings and services ought to be culturally and linguistically responsive for all children. Unfortunately, data from parent focus groups conducted by UnidosUS in 2022 demonstrate that Latino families continue to experience a lack of understanding within ECE systems. This topic brief reviews our focus group findings and presents key research evidence, compiled - [Early Childhood Engagement in Education](https://eln-collective.org/library/early-childhood-engagement-in-education-·/) - Hunt Institute Responding to an expressed desire from state legislators for cross-state collaboration in support of newly-established early childhood legislative caucuses, in late 2019 The Hunt Institute created the Early Childhood “Caucus Caucus,” a multi-state, peer-to-peer learning community comprised by early childhood caucus, committee, and workgroup leaders from across the nation. - [The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP): A Vital Resource for Children, Youth, and Families](https://eln-collective.org/library/the-supplemental-nutrition-assistance-program-snap-a-vital-resource-for-children-youth-and-families/) - Center for the Study of Social Policy This brief highlights the experiences of children, youth, and families with SNAP, and offers recommendations for improving SNAP so it can more effectively meet families’ needs moving forward. SNAP has the power to advance racial and economic justice. - [COVID-19 Education Resources & Policy](https://eln-collective.org/library/covid-19-education-resources-policy-·/) - Hunt Institute Interactive map exploring impacts of COVID-19 and examples from communities around the country - [Educare Learning Network](https://eln-collective.org/library/educare-learning-network/) - Start Early Educare Learning Network from one school on the south side of Chicago to a national network of 25 schools. These schools are learning hubs that innovate, evaluate, and share best practices to transform the lives of children and their families. - [CDF Freedom Schools®](https://eln-collective.org/library/cdf-freedom-schools/) - Children's Defense Fund CDF Freedom Schools® provides summer and after-school enrichment through a research-based and multicultural program model that supports K-12 scholars and their families through five essential components. We focus on high-quality academic and character-building enrichment, parent and family involvement, civic engagement and social action, intergenerational servant leadership development, nutrition, health, and mental health. - [Children's Defense Fund 2023 Impact Report](https://eln-collective.org/library/childrens-defense-fund-2023-impact-report/) - Children's Defense Fund CDF's 2023 Impact Report, including case studies. - [Education for Civic Life and Work](https://eln-collective.org/library/education-for-civic-life-and-work-childrens-defense-fund-childrensdefense-org/) - Children's Defense Fund We champion policies that pave the way for inclusive, equitable education. Our advocacy spans various critical areas, ensuring every young person has the opportunity to thrive. Policymakers are urged to uphold the historic mission of public education, creating informed, engaged generations. Our focus areas include: positive youth development, civics education, workforce development, culturally - [Start Early's Annual Conference for the Home Visiting Field](https://eln-collective.org/library/start-earlys-annual-conference-for-the-home-visiting-field/) - Start Early (February) The National Home Visiting Summit allows attendees to connect a growing community of systems leaders, researchers, practitioners, policy advocates, families, key partners, and decision makers in a collaborative pursuit to advance the home visiting field. Attendees can engage with peers and experts in live interactive sessions and on-demand. - [Black Student Leadership Network](https://eln-collective.org/library/black-student-leadership-network/) - Children's Defense Fund BSLN is more than just a network, it’s a catalyst for change. We provide financial support and essential training resources to students and youth organizers, equipping them to become advocates for justice, equity, and opportunity. From pre-K through college, we’re here to guide, mentor, and uplift. - [Early Childhood Training Programs, Resources & Events](https://eln-collective.org/library/early-childhood-training-programs-resources-events/) - Start Early Resources for early childhood professionals - [National Center on Parent, Family, and Community Engagement](https://eln-collective.org/library/national-center-on-parent-family-and-community-engagement/) - Start Early Start Early leads the National Center on Parent, Family, and Community Engagement, providing training & technical assistance to build capacity and strengthen Head Start professionals’ relationship-based practices to support families. - [Innovation Lab, Creating Equitable Early Learning Systems](https://eln-collective.org/library/innovation-lab-creating-equitable-early-learning-systems/) - Start Early To further Start Early’s commitment to accelerating innovation in the early childhood field, we merged with The Early Learning Lab (ELL) to drive stronger, more equitable solutions, programs and policies that are better informed by community voices to improve early childhood systems across the country. - [Strong, Sustainable & Equitable Early Childhood Ecosystem](https://eln-collective.org/library/strong-sustainable-equitable-early-childhood-ecosystem/) - Start Early Policy recommendations for sustainable early childhood systems - [Effective, Valued & Well-Compensated Workforce](https://eln-collective.org/library/effective-valued-well-compensated-workforce/) - Start Early Policy recommendations for early childhood workforce - [Positive Early Learning & Development](https://eln-collective.org/library/positive-early-learning-development/) - Start Early Policy recommendations for early learning and development - [Healthy Births & Thriving Families](https://eln-collective.org/library/healthy-births-thriving-families/) - Start Early Policy recommendations for supporting healthy births and thriving families - [Start Early PLAYBOOK](https://eln-collective.org/library/start-early-playbook/) - Start Early The PLAYBOOK represents the recommended strategies and levers that Start Early staff believe will help to realize the priorities identified by families and practitioners. - [Shaping Futures Together: Start Early Research & Policy Agenda](https://eln-collective.org/library/shaping-futures-together-start-early-research-policy-agenda/) - Start Early Research and policy focused on: Family and practitioner voices must inform federal policy and related research priorities. Researchers, policymakers and advocates must ensure their efforts reinforce and build on one other. Equitable and participatory research methods must be implemented in collaboration with parents and practitioners. Publications, resources and tools should use communication methods - [The Early Childhood Instructional Leadership Professional Development Initiative](https://eln-collective.org/library/the-early-childhood-instructional-leadership-professional-development-initiative/) - Start Early The implementation and evaluation of a pioneering approach to professional development for the early childhood system. This initiative was independently evaluated by the University of Illinois at Chicago, Center for Urban Education Leadership. - [Start Early Consulting: Designing Early Childhood Systems](https://eln-collective.org/library/start-early-consulting-designing-early-childhood-systems/) - Start Early Start Early Consulting is a deeply experienced, mission-driven team with a long history of driving change within the early childhood field. The pursuit of high-quality, equitable early childhood systems is the heart of their consulting practice. - [Early/Head Start Network](https://eln-collective.org/library/early-head-start-network/) - Start Early Start Early partners with community-based agencies to deliver quality early learning and care to more than 1,400 children and families across Illinois. - [Resources and Tips for Families From Early Childhood Experts](https://eln-collective.org/library/resources-and-tips-for-families-from-early-childhood-experts/) - Start Early Parenting resources - [Home Visiting & Doula Network](https://eln-collective.org/library/home-visiting-doula-network/) - Start Early Start Early leads a Home Visiting & Doula Network that supports 30 home visiting programs throughout Illinois. - [Start Early's Head Start Programs in Illinois](https://eln-collective.org/library/start-earlys-head-start-programs-in-illinois/) - Start Early Start Early provides early childhood programs in Illinois that support each aspect of a child’s development, starting before birth through age 5. They take a comprehensive approach to improving early learning in Illinois includes supporting children, families, early childhood professionals and policymakers. - [The Essential 0-5 Survey: Measurement System for Program Improvement](https://eln-collective.org/library/the-essential-0-5-survey-measurement-system-for-program-improvement/) - Start Early First, programs survey their staff and families for insight. Second, they identify areas for improvement across the entire organization, and third, they learn to make incremental changes using evidence-based tools and processes. This system provides teams with an actionable path forward - [Start Early Washington Policy Priorities](https://eln-collective.org/library/start-early-washington-policy-priorities/) - Start Early Start Early's policy priorities: Leverage the Home Visiting System to Support Families, Reform Family Co-Pay for Working Connections Child Care, Maintain Working Connections Child Care Rate Increase, Preserve Funding for Health and Human Services - [U.S. Education Programs](https://eln-collective.org/library/u-s-education-programs/) - Save the Children and SCAN Programs addressing the following topics: kindergarten readiness, Head Start, summer programs, and school-age programs - [Global Policy and Advocacy Resources](https://eln-collective.org/library/global-policy-and-advocacy-resources/) - Save the Children and SCAN Save the Children’s Public Policy and Advocacy Department develops evidence-based policy proposals to improve the lives of the world’s most excluded and vulnerable children. We contribute to informing policy makers and building the political will to drive meaningful policy change at the local, national and international levels to empower children - [Hunger and Livelihoods Resource Library](https://eln-collective.org/library/hunger-and-livelihoods-resource-library/) - Save the Children and SCAN Save the Children's Hunger & Livelihoods programs work to break the intergenerational cycle of poverty by helping parents provide for their children's basic needs and equipping young people to transition into safe, dignified work. Programs focus on improving the food supply, farming practices and finances of families in need, and - [Education and Child Protection Resource Library](https://eln-collective.org/library/education-and-child-protection-resource-library/) - Save the Children and SCAN Save the Children's education and child-protection programs help children learn, develop and receive a quality education from childhood through young adulthood, and protect children from abuse, neglect, exploitation and violence in all regions of the world. - [Save the Children’s Resource Center](https://eln-collective.org/library/save-the-childrens-resource-center/) - Save the Children and SCAN Browse the resource library by keyword or topic - child rights, localisation, civic space, child rights governance, child poverty - [Have a Heart: Invest in Kids!](https://eln-collective.org/library/have-a-heart-invest-in-kids/) - Save the Children and SCAN Advocacy action to tell Congress to “have a heart” and fund early childhood education. - [Farm Bill](https://eln-collective.org/library/farm-bill/) - Save the Children and SCAN Advocacy action to ask Congress to: Protect and strengthen SNAP, including assuring benefits are adequate; Preserve SNAP recipients’ ability to spend benefits on whatever food they wish; Strengthen international food aid programs to save lives when extreme weather and conflict strike; Invest in families’ long-term resilience with resources like farm - [Family Engagement](https://eln-collective.org/library/family-engagement/) - Save the Children and SCAN SCAN’s Family Engagement Program fosters a community of learning by offering trainings. Currently they work in WA, NM, KY, TN, LA, SC, WV (Rural Programs) and CO, IA, and WA (Urban/Suburban Programs). - [SCAN Volunteer Leaders](https://eln-collective.org/library/scan-volunteer-leaders/) - Save the Children and SCAN Provides opportunities, tools, and support for volunteers interested in advocating for children. Currently, they work in WA, ID, NM, CO, IA, LA, VA, SC, KY, TN, and NH. - [Webinars on Education Policy & Initiatives](https://eln-collective.org/library/webinars-on-education-policy-initiatives/) - Hunt Institute Regular webinars held at least 2x month - [Education Policy and Legislation Resources](https://eln-collective.org/library/education-policy-and-legislation-resources/) - Hunt Institute Education resources - [Hunt-Kean Leadership Fellows](https://eln-collective.org/library/hunt-kean-leadership-fellows/) - Hunt Institute The Hunt-Kean Leadership Fellows program partners with senior-level political leaders who have the knowledge, skill, and will to be effective, equity-minded education policymakers at the state level. - [State Legislators Education Retreats](https://eln-collective.org/library/state-legislators-education-retreats/) - Hunt Institute State Legislator Retreats - State legislators play leading roles in developing policies impacting education, and The Institute helps them build capacity to create evidence-based policies that drive equitable opportunities for students. - [Education Governors Programs ·](https://eln-collective.org/library/education-governors-programs-·/) - Hunt Institute The Hunt Institute is focused on equipping future, current, and former governors with the information, research, communication tools, and support they need to engage in state and national discourse around public education. - [Addressing Poverty](https://eln-collective.org/library/addressing-poverty/) - Center for the Study of Social Policy We advance inclusive policy ideas at the state and federal level to expand opportunities for children and families. - [Building Strong Communities](https://eln-collective.org/library/building-strong-communities/) - Center for the Study of Social Policy We partner with residents and community stakeholders to challenge and change systemic forces that negatively impact communities. Our efforts help residents and their public/private sector partners make their communities as powerful, equitable, and inclusive as possible in order to become places where children and families thrive. - [Strengthening Capacity to Achieve Racially Equitable Results](https://eln-collective.org/library/strengthening-capacity-to-achieve-racially-equitable-results/) - Center for the Study of Social Policy CSSP works to achieve our mission by supporting and strengthening the capacity of individuals and institutions to lead their work more effectively. Much of how we support systems, communities, and policy leaders is by providing “capacity building” support, with an eye towards building on an individual and organization’s - [Child Welfare](https://eln-collective.org/library/child-welfare/) - Center for the Study of Social Policy We work in partnership with public agencies, private providers, elected officials, parents, judges, advocates, and a broad range of community supporters to develop, test, and promote approaches that help improve child welfare policy and practice. s court-appointed monitors, we provide external accountability and technical help by tracking a - [Immigration](https://eln-collective.org/library/immigration/) - Center for the Study of Social Policy We work to ensure families are safe, healthy, and thriving in their communities; are able to stay safely together; and are well served by the public systems with which they interact. This includes supporting immigrant families in being able to access these systems without fear of discrimination or - [Learning & Evidence](https://eln-collective.org/library/learning-evidence/) - Center for the Study of Social Policy To achieve well-being for all children, families, and communities at scale, we work to advance strategies that promote: system- and community-level changes, attention to the wide range of evidence needed to inform broader approaches, continuous learning, and disciplined adaptation to fit interventions into new context. - [LGBTQ+](https://eln-collective.org/library/lgbtq/) - Center for the Study of Social Policy We work in partnership with public systems to help them develop new and better practices and policies that transform how they interact with and support LGBTQ+ children, youth, and families. We work to dismantle systemic oppression. We support systems in respecting the full, diverse, and unique experiences of - [Racial Equity & Justice](https://eln-collective.org/library/racial-equity-justice/) - Center for the Study of Social Policy Our racial equity efforts are grounded in working with public systems to push them to confront their decisions, policies, and practices and examine how their influence can directly and indirectly harm—rather than help—people of color. We do this by embracing innovative solutions and developing public and private partnerships - [Young Children & Their Families](https://eln-collective.org/library/young-children-their-families/) - Center for the Study of Social Policy With community partners, we test and develop innovative, comprehensive local early childhood systems; share that learning with communities nationwide; support and sustain parent leaders; move effective approaches to scale; and advance policies that help parents succeed and young children thrive. - [Youth](https://eln-collective.org/library/youth/) - Center for the Study of Social Policy We help youth-serving systems and communities better support the needs and aspirations of young people, expand opportunities for them, and promote their well-being. We collaborate with partner organizations and agencies who work closely with youth to increase the resources available to them and create supportive environments that can - [DULCE](https://eln-collective.org/library/dulce/) - Center for the Study of Social Policy Developmental Understanding and Legal Collaboration for Everyone (DULCE) is transforming the way families experience health care. DULCE is an innovative approach based in the pediatric care setting that proactively addresses social determinants of health, promotes the healthy development of infants, and provides support to their parents, all during the - [EC-LINC](https://eln-collective.org/library/ec-linc/) - Center for the Study of Social Policy EC-LINC is a vibrant learning and innovation network of local communities, dedicated to bringing together a mix of services, supports, policies, and practices that help all young children and their families thrive—locally and across the nation. EC-LINC communities focus on young children and their families, ages birth to - [getREAL](https://eln-collective.org/library/getreal/) - Center for the Study of Social Policy The getREAL (Recognize. Engage. Affirm. Love.) project works with child welfare agencies to ensure that attention is paid to planning for the healthy sexual and identity development of all children and youth. Along with race, ethnicity, and disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, and expression (SOGIE) is part of - [Youth Thrive](https://eln-collective.org/library/youth-thrive/) - Center for the Study of Social Policy Youth Thrive believes that all young people should be valued, loved, and supported to reach their goals. To achieve this, Youth Thrive works with youth-serving systems and its partners to change policies, programs, and practices so that they build on what we know about adolescent development, value young people’s perspectives, - [Advancing an Anti-Racist Child Allowance](https://eln-collective.org/library/advancing-an-anti-racist-child-allowance/) - Center for the Study of Social Policy We work to advance an anti-racist, inclusive child allowance by taking a collective approach to policy change. Our work is driven by families across the country and rooted in deep historical research, fostering new idea generation and collaborative action for change. - [Advancing Early Relational Health](https://eln-collective.org/library/advancing-early-relational-health/) - Center for the Study of Social Policy Community by community, we are building a networked and engaged movement in partnership with parents and families. Through our collective imagination and effort, we can make sure that every child is cared for and valued, every family is supported and heard, and every community is made stronger through - [How to Communicate Effectively About Early Relational Health: What It Is and Why It Matters](https://eln-collective.org/library/how-to-communicate-effectively-about-early-relational-health-what-it-is-and-why-it-matters/) - Center for the Study of Social Policy How to Communicate Effectively About Early Relational Health: What It Is and Why It Matters - This guide is meant to be a tool to help the many voices supporting and working on Early Relational Health to speak the same language and spread awareness, spark interest, advocate holistically, - [The Child Tax Credit & Family Economic Security: Findings from the Center for the Study of Social Policy’s Survey of Families with Children](https://eln-collective.org/library/the-child-tax-credit-family-economic-security-findings-from-the-center-for-the-study-of-social-policys-survey-of-families-with-children/) - Center for the Study of Social Policy The Child Tax Credit & Family Economic Security: Findings from the Survey of Families with Children - To better understand the impact of the expanded Child Tax Credit (CTC) on families of color, and whether it was effectively redressing racial and economic inequities, CSSP conducted a survey in - [Raising the Bar: Strengthening Capacity to Advance Racially Equitable Results](https://eln-collective.org/library/raising-the-bar-strengthening-capacity-to-advance-racially-equitable-results/) - Center for the Study of Social Policy Raising the Bar: Strengthening Capacity to Advance Racially Equitable Results - This paper provides an overview of CSSP’s approach to working with partners and communities to advance racial justice through capacity building and leadership development. - [Help Me Grow: Strengthening Families and Supporting Caregiver Goals](https://eln-collective.org/library/help-me-grow-strengthening-families-and-supporting-caregiver-goals/) - Center for the Study of Social Policy Help Me Grow: Strengthening Families and Supporting Caregiver Goals - The purpose of this paper is to describe how the Help Me Grow Model currently aligns with the Strengthening Families Approach and Protective Factors Framework; how HMG affiliates are currently using Strengthening Families; and how we envision the - [Youth Thrive Alive! Forum: Activate Tools for 2023 and Beyond January](https://eln-collective.org/library/youth-thrive-alive-forum-activate-tools-for-2023-and-beyond-january/) - Center for the Study of Social Policy Youth Thrive created new, dynamic tools and resources that youth-serving agencies and organizations can use to understand adolescent development and promote youth well-being. In this webinar, we showcased the latest tools and resources, including the Social Connections Module, - [The DULCE Approach to Setting Goals with Families of Infants](https://eln-collective.org/library/the-dulce-approach-to-setting-goals-with-families-of-infants/) - Center for the Study of Social Policy The DULCE Approach to Setting Goals with Families of Infants - CSSP engaged in a 12-month planning and implementation project focused on developing and pilot testing a collaborative goal setting process for families of infants that is derived from goal concordant care. This paper describes the initial success - [Meeting Basic Needs is a Challenge for Parenting Students](https://eln-collective.org/library/meeting-basic-needs-is-a-challenge-for-parenting-students/) - Center for the Study of Social Policy Meeting Basic Needs is a Challenge for Parenting Students - This brief highlights findings from the research on parenting students’ experiences meeting their basic needs, including securing housing, child care, transportation, and taking care of their physical and mental health. The high costs of meeting basic needs and - [Let Us Rise: How Parents and Caregivers Would Design a Permanent Child Allowance to Advance Racial and Economic Justice](https://eln-collective.org/library/let-us-rise-how-parents-and-caregivers-would-design-a-permanent-child-allowance-to-advance-racial-and-economic-justice/) - Center for the Study of Social Policy Let Us Rise: How Parents and Caregivers Would Design a Permanent Child Allowance to Advance Racial and Economic Justice - To learn how a child allowance can be designed to meet families’ needs and advance racial and economic justice, CSSP interviewed more than 40 Black, Latinx, and other - [Child Care is a Barrier for Parenting Students](https://eln-collective.org/library/child-care-is-a-barrier-for-parenting-students/) - Center for the Study of Social Policy Child Care is a Barrier for Parenting Students - This brief highlights findings from the research on parenting students’ experiences with child care. For parenting students, the lack of accessible and affordable child care is a significant barrier because parents must first ensure that their children are taken care - [Public Systems Create & Compound Mental Health Challenges for Parenting Students](https://eln-collective.org/library/public-systems-create-compound-mental-health-challenges-for-parenting-students/) - Center for the Study of Social Policy Public Systems Create & Compound Mental Health Challenges for Parenting Students - This brief highlights findings from the research on how public systems too often cause and exacerbate stress, anxiety, depression, and other mental health challenges for parenting students and their families. - [Parenting Students Need More Support Transferring to a Four-Year Institution](https://eln-collective.org/library/parenting-students-need-more-support-transferring-to-a-four-year-institution/) - Center for the Study of Social Policy Parenting Students Need More Support Transferring to a Four-Year Institution - In 2022, the Center for the Study of Social Policy and Project SPARC conducted research to better understand the barriers experienced by parenting students in CalWORKs, California’s cash assistance program for families with children. This brief highlights - [Housing is a Barrier for Parenting Students](https://eln-collective.org/library/housing-is-a-barrier-for-parenting-students/) - Center for the Study of Social Policy Housing is a Barrier for Parenting Students - In 2022, the Center for the Study of Social Policy and Project SPARC conducted research to better understand the barriers experienced by parenting students participating in CalWORKs, California’s cash assistance program for families with children. This brief highlights findings from - [Supporting Youth Aging Out of Foster Care through SNAP](https://eln-collective.org/library/supporting-youth-aging-out-of-foster-care-through-snap/) - Center for the Study of Social Policy Supporting Youth Aging Out of Foster Care through SNAP - The Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2023 (FRA) includes new provisions which should eliminate some of the barriers former foster youth have experienced in accessing SNAP. This brief explains the new rules and the steps that state agencies can - [Designed to Keep You Down: TANF Creates Obstacles for Families Even as it Provides Critical Support](https://eln-collective.org/library/designed-to-keep-you-down-tanf-creates-obstacles-for-families-even-as-it-provides-critical-support/) - Center for the Study of Social Policy Designed to Keep You Down: TANF Creates Obstacles for Families Even as it Provides Critical Support - This report shares findings from research conducted by the Center for the Study of Social Policy (CSSP) and parents participating in Project SPARC (Student Parents Are Reimagining CalWORKs), a project of - [Using Demographic Data to Advance Equity: Insights from the Data 4 Equity and Action Lab](https://eln-collective.org/library/using-demographic-data-to-advance-equity-insights-from-the-data-4-equity-and-action-lab/) - Center for the Study of Social Policy This document reflects insights and lessons learned over the 12-month period of the Data for Equity and Action (D4EA) Lab to help inform funders and organizations that are interested in convening partners and constituents to explore opportunities to leverage demographic data to advance equity. - [Children's Defense Fund New York 2023 Year in Review](https://eln-collective.org/library/childrens-defense-fund-new-york-2023-year-in-review/) - Children's Defense Fund Policy update on economic mobility, health equity, youth justice, and child welfare, including examples. - [Coalition for Homeless Youth & YouthNPower: Transforming Care](https://eln-collective.org/library/coalition-for-homeless-youth-youthnpower-transforming-care/) - Children's Defense Fund UNITE is a partnership of the Coalition for Homeless Youth and YouthNPower: Transforming Care at the Children’s Defense Fund-NY. The UNITE Project’s mission is to transfer power to young people and to hold systems accountable to dismantle the silos and fill the gaps that perpetuate the intersection of the child welfare system - [Lead Poisoning Budget Investment Sign-on Letter](https://eln-collective.org/library/lead-poisoning-budget-investment-sign-on-letter/) - Children's Defense Fund Sign-on letter addressing the racial, environmental and moral crises of childhood lead exposure and poisoning - [Haley Farm Training Program](https://eln-collective.org/library/haley-farm-training-program/) - Children's Defense Fund Haley Farm - Justice thrives in diverse spaces. That’s why CDF Haley Farm is a dynamic training ground and space for spiritual renewal, fostering intergenerational, interdisciplinary, interfaith, and intercultural communication, preparing new leaders to champion children, youth, and families. The Farm is a meeting ground for organizers, young advocates, policymakers, and servant - [2023 State of America's Children® Report](https://eln-collective.org/library/2023-state-of-americas-children-report/) - The 2023 State of America’s Children report summarizes the status of America’s children in 11 areas... - [Just and Caring Communities](https://eln-collective.org/library/just-and-caring-communities/) - Children's Defense Fund We call on policymakers to center their decisions on research, data equity, and community voices, creating tangible actions that protect young people and their families from the dangers and trauma of community violence. Our focus areas include: gun safety and restrictions, public health approaches to public safety, and youth justice reform. - [Children's Health and Healing](https://eln-collective.org/library/childrens-health-and-healing-childrens-defense-fund/) - Children's Defense Fund We advocate for vital public policies to enhance the well-being of our youth. Our focus areas include: Child nutrition and food security, youth mental health and social-emotional wellness, healthcare coverage, and environmental justice. - [Early Learning and Development](https://eln-collective.org/library/early-learning-and-development-childrens-defense-fund/) - Children's Defense Fund We advocate for essential public policies to enhance family well-being: Accessible health care, early childhood education, home visitation, equitable child care access, fair compensation for educators, full-day kindergarten, supportive family bonds. - [Family Stability and Economic Mobility](https://eln-collective.org/library/family-stability-and-economic-mobility-childrens-defense-fund/) - Children's Defense Fund Our mission is to advocate for policies that empower families and uplift communities. We focus on key areas to create positive change: Child welfare, economic equity, asset building, income support, and education. - [Children's Defense Fund Events](https://eln-collective.org/library/events-archive-childrens-defense-fund/) - Children's Defense Fund From community dialogues to advocacy summits, each event advances equity and justice for the nation’s young people. Events are both in-person and virtual. ## Events - [Early Learning Community Cohorts: Apply Now (2025)](https://eln-collective.org/event/early-learning-community-cohorts-apply-now-2025/) - The Center for the Study of Social Policy (CSSP) is inviting communities to join a cohort of local leaders, each spearheading local early learning transformation efforts using the Early Learning Community Action Guide and Assessment Tool and building action plans. This six-month virtual cohort will focus on the four Building Blocks of an Early Learning - [Fathers' Leadership & Advocacy Cohort: How to Join (2025)](https://eln-collective.org/event/fathers-leadership-advocacy-cohort-how-to-join-2025/) - The Early Learning Nation Fathers’ Leadership & Advocacy Cohort is designed to support parents in growing as community leaders and advocates through a 5-month, virtual program. The virtual cohort will bring together a dynamic group of fathers interested in developing their leadership, community building, and project planning skills. We define father and father figure as: a caring adult entrusted with caregiving and raising of a child who identifies as a father. ORGANIZER: Center for the Study of Social Policy - [Parent Leadership & Advocacy Cohorts: How to Join (2025)](https://eln-collective.org/event/early-learning-community-cohorts-how-to-join-2024-2025-2/) - The ELN Parent Advocacy & Leadership Cohorts are an exciting opportunity for parents of young children to build their leadership and advocacy skills while working to strengthen childhood and family systems in their communities. This six-month virtual program is designed to empower parents to become influential voices and leaders in shaping early childhood initiatives where they live. We define parent as anyone who is the primary caregiver for a child, whether they be the biological, adoptive or foster parent, or other relative. ORGANIZER: Center for the Study of Social Policy - [Parent Leadership & Advocacy Cohorts: How to Join (2025)](https://eln-collective.org/event/parent-leadership-advocacy-cohorts-how-to-join-2025/) - The ELN Parent Advocacy & Leadership Cohorts are an exciting opportunity for parents of young children to build their leadership and advocacy skills while working to strengthen childhood and family systems in their communities. This six-month virtual program is designed to empower parents to become influential voices and leaders in shaping early childhood initiatives where they live. We define parent as anyone who is the primary caregiver for a child, whether they be the biological, adoptive or foster parent, or other relative. ORGANIZER: Center for the Study of Social Policy - [Grupos de liderazgo para padres y madres de ELN: Cómo participar (2025)](https://eln-collective.org/event/grupos-de-liderazgo-para-padres-y-madres-de-eln-como-participar-2025/) - El programa, Grupos de Liderazgo y Defensa de los Padres y Madres de ELN (ELN Parent Advocacy & Leadership Cohorts en ingles), ofrece una oportunidad para que los padres, madres, y cuidadores de niños pequeños. Estamos buscando personas interesadas en desarrollar sus habilidades de liderazgo y defensa mientras trabajan para fortalecer los sistemas infantiles y familiares en sus comunidades. Este programa virtual de seis meses está diseñado para empoderar a los padres/madres para que crezcan como líderes y creen iniciativas para mejorar sus comunidades, con un enfoque en los niños desde la etapa prenatal hasta los 8 años y las familias. ORGANIZER: Center for the Study of Social Policy - [Request for Proposals: Grant Opportunity](https://eln-collective.org/event/request-for-proposals-grant-opportunity/) - The Early Learning Nation Collective (ELN Collective) is pleased to announce the availability of a Local Action Fund to support the innovative ideas, work, and priorities of local leaders aimed at building an early learning nation. We invite proposals designed to accelerate progress, strengthen representative leadership and address systemic challenges to create new opportunities within - [Home Visiting Opportunities to Learn & Engage](https://eln-collective.org/event/home-visiting-opportunities-to-learn-engage/) - Join us in strengthening early childhood education through engaging, research-based training! 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