Parents 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 have historically faced barriers to joining the decision-making process.

The ELN Collective fosters and supports local decision-making toward solutions for the health, school readiness, and well-being of children prenatal through age 8. Local leaders are at the forefront, 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 your time and resources to make life better for children and parents, you are a local leader.