Action For Children

Our Mission:

To transform the lives of children by supporting, empowering, and advocating for the adults who make the biggest impact on children’s lives—their parents, caregivers and teachers.

Our Vision:

All children, nurtured by strong families and vibrant communities, have opportunities for quality early learning experiences that prepare them for success in school and life.

The First 2,000 Days....

Every child should have a strong start in life. But for too many children, opportunities are limited long before they enter school by race, gender, and ethnicity – short-handed to zip code for our most vulnerable little ones. There are just about 2,000 days from birth to school entry, and every one of those days holds a promise for the future: a chance to grow, to learn, and to develop socially and emotionally. With the right supports – empowered parents and family, and access to affordable, quality child care and early learning – the first five years are the opportunity of a lifetime. Without these supports however, parents are stressed and under-resourced, and too many children aren’t prepared for success in school and beyond.

At Action for Children, everything we do – whether it involves coaching dads, providing nutritious meals and snacks, or building the capacity of child care to meet stronger quality standards – all of our work is about improving the odds for all children. Why? We know from decades of research, that once children fall behind, odds are likely they will stay behind and the cost of later interventions soars. We can’t do this without you. This is truly the work of the community. Our partners, funders, and the very families and child care and early learning professionals we serve, are essential to making the most of the opportunity of the first 2,000 days. Please enjoy reading more about our programs and impact, and we look forward to continue working with you to set the foundation for all future learning, health, and success.