Action Center
Start Early’s grassroots advocacy aims to improve the lives of young children and families by educating legislators and policymakers and urging them to prioritize early learning and care.
Take Action
The President’s FY27 budget falls short—and families can’t afford it. Proposed cuts and flat funding threaten access to critical prenatal-to-five programs, from Head Start to home visiting to Early Intervention. Act now: tell lawmakers to invest in children and families.
Urge Congress to Protect Head Start
Tell Congress that flat funding for Head Start would strain 1,600 programs nationwide and reduce access to quality early learning for children and families.
Urge Congress to Protect Maternal Health Supports
Tell Congress to reject cuts to maternal and infant health programs and safeguard essential support for families during pregnancy and early childhood.
Urge Congress to Protect Early Intervention
Tell Congress to increase IDEA funding to address chronic underfunding and meet the demand for Early Intervention services for infants and toddlers.
Make Your Voice Heard
Share your story to help make an impact on local, state and federal policies.
Celebrate 60 Years of Head Start: Share Your Story
Do you have a story about how Head Start has made a difference in your life or your community? We’re collecting real stories from families, alumni, educators, advocates, business leaders and partners to amplify the transformative power of Head Start in communities across the country.
Parents Know Best: Tell Us What Support You Needed
What supports did you need as a parent or caregiver during your child’s earliest years? We’re collecting stories to highlight what families truly need and why home visiting matters. Share your story to help ensure leaders hear directly from those who know best: you.
Policy and advocacy are integral parts of Start Early's mission to ensure all young children and their families have access to quality early learning and care experiences.
Our Impact
Learn more about how we are supporting children, families and early childhood professionals as we improve the state of early learning in America.
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.
What We Do
Our comprehensive approach applies our deep expertise in program, policy and research so that children, families and educators can thrive.
