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  • Why Early Childhood
    • Early Childhood Research
    • Our Impact
  • Who We Are
    • About Us
      • What Shapes Us
    • Where We Work
      • National Reach
      • Illinois
      • Washington State
    • Our Leadership
      • Leadership Team
      • Board of Directors
    • Our Partners
    • Financials
    • Careers
  • What We Do
    • Early Learning Programs
      • Direct Service Programs
      • Early Learning Networks
    • Professional Development
      • Our Approach
      • Solutions
    • Research
      • Our Approach
      • Our Projects
      • Our Team
      • Publications & Resources
    • Policy & Advocacy
      • Our Approach
      • Consulting
      • In Illinois
      • In Washington State
      • Resources & News
    • Innovation Lab
      • Services & Solutions
      • Case Studies & Reports
    • Connecting Communities
      • Every Child Ready Chicago
      • National Center on Parent, Family, and Community Engagement
  • Resources for Professionals
    • Professional Development
      • The Essential 0-5 Survey
      • The Essential Fellowship
      • The Essential Practices of Educare
      • The Essentials of Home Visiting
      • NEAR@Home
    • Consulting
    • Events
      • National Home Visiting Summit
    • Resources & News
  • Resources for Families
    • Parenting Tips & Activities
    • Start Early Programs in Illinois
      • Healthy Parents & Babies
      • Educare Chicago
      • Community-Based Agencies
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    • Corporate Partnerships
    • Events
      • Start Early Annual Luncheon
    • Affiliates Board
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