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Help Us Reach Our Goal This Holiday Season

2023 is drawing to a close, and we are counting on your support to hit our $20,000 year-end goal.

Healthy Parents & Babies: A Family Impact Story

When you give to Start Early, you are helping us provide parents like Tamera with critical services that help build a strong foundation for success and help families thrive.

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An Organization You Can Trust

As a nonprofit that serves Chicago and communities across the country, Start Early is proud to have received the highest rankings from the nation’s most reputable charity evaluators and provide the most impact with your gift.

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Most Recent Rating: 4 Stars

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Most Recent Rating: Platinum

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Start Early's FY21 overhead costs - 88% of every dollar goes to support our mission.
Where Your Giving Goes

When you give to Start Early, 88% of every dollar goes to support our mission. Learn more about how we use your gift.

How We Raise & Use Funds

Every dollar you give by 12/31 will be MATCHED. Don't miss your chance to make 2x the impact to help build a better future for children and families this holiday season.

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Your Gift to Start Early Helps...

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New Mothers Thrive

Our doulas provide critical pre-and-postnatal support to new moms as they navigate the transition to motherhood.

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Young Children Thrive

Our home visitors help parents create a safe and nurturing environment for young children to develop essential kindergarten readiness skills.

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Families Thrive

Our early learning programs pair families with a support specialist to help address immediate needs, while also helping families plan for future success.

Our Impact in Action

See firsthand how Start Early’s programs are helping new and expecting parents build a strong foundation for their children to thrive.

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Support Our Work

Together, when we start early, we can close the opportunity gap and ensure every child has a chance to reach their full potential.

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Inequity starts at birth, and that impact lasts a lifetime. Get involved with Start Early and help us change the course for our youngest learners.

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