Early Childhood Connector

Why Join?

Join to find resources, collaborate, and connect with peers working to strengthen early childhood programs, supports and systems at the local, state, or national level.

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Gathering In A Time Of Crisis

Together we can help connect, guide and support the early childhood field response to the COVID-19 crisis, while we all continue to co-design the Early Childhood Connector.

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About the Early Childhood Connector

The Early Childhood Connector is a co-designed, online community that provides a place for early childhood systems builders to seek and exchange knowledge and build upon best practices to amplify collaboration and improve outcomes for all children. The ECConnector is a powerful combination of online and human-led components, democratizing access to best practices and elevating community voices across the country.

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Latest News & Updates

ECC News: Community Member Spotlight: Kresta Horn - An Arizona Child Care Director Navigates COVID-19

Early Childhood Connector

Community Member Spotlight: Kresta Horn - An Arizona Child Care Director Navigates COVID-19 Original Publish Date: July, 29th 2020 Kresta Horn is the Director of Child Development at the Benevilla-Wirtzies Preschool and Chi...
- 29 Jul 2020
ECC News: Statement of Solidarity with Black and Brown Communities

Diana Rauner

Statement of Solidarity with Black and Brown Communities Original Publish Date: June 3rd, 2020 The Ounce of Prevention Fund's work to provide a bright and just future for all children would not be possible without recognizing that e...
- 3 Jun 2020
ECC News: Addressing Trauma and Other Impacts of the COVID-19 Pandemic Through Home Visiting

Allison Meisch

Addressing Trauma and Other Impacts of the COVID-19 Pandemic Through Home Visiting Original Publish Date: May 14, 2020 With so much changing daily in response to COVID-19, I'm amazed to see how the home visiting field, administrat...
- 14 May 2020
ECC News: Talking to young children about COVID-19: tools and strategies for parents and caregivers

Shu-Chen Jenny Yen

Talking to young children about COVID-19: tools and strategies for parents and caregivers Original Publish Date: May 4th, 2020 This can be a scary time for children, and they may not understand why they need to stay indoors or what i...
- 4 May 2020