Early Childhood Alliance

This week, we joined partners from across the country in Boston for the Reach Out and Read Early Relational Health (ERH) Measures Task Force Meeting.

We know that strong relationships are the foundation for healthy child development, and we're grateful for opportunities to connect, learn, and collaborate with ERH experts and parent leaders from across the country.

🌟 Our 2025 Annual Report is Here! 🌟

This year's report reflects a year of collaboration, progress, and continued commitment to young children and families across Onondaga County. Together, we elevated family and provider voices, expanded access to supports, and strengthened the connections that help children and families thrive.

Dive into the full report to explore the stories, milestones, and impact behind our work: https://www.ecaonondaga.org/post/2025-annual-report

Thank you to the families, providers, partners, advocates, and supporters who make this work possible. Your commitment continues to strengthen our community and create brighter futures for young children and families.

2025 Annual Report Learn more about the ECA Onondaga’s collective efforts to mobilize resources in support of children and families during 2025. Read our annual report here.

🎉 Exciting News for New York Families! 🎉

Herkimer County is the newest Help Me Grow affiliate in New York State!

Help Me Grow Herkimer County, an initiative of the Herkimer County Public Health Department, marks another important step toward statewide adoption of the Help Me Grow model and represents a meaningful investment in the well-being of young children and families.

Our Executive Director was honored to attend the formal launch earlier this week and celebrate alongside community leaders, partners, and advocates committed to helping children and families thrive.

Congratulations to Herkimer County and all of the partners who made this milestone possible. Together, community by community, we are creating brighter futures for children across New York.

We may be a day late, but we couldn’t let the moment pass without saying… Happy Birthday, Head Start! 🎉❤️

For generations, Head Start has helped children and families thrive through early learning, health support, and strong community connections. Its impact continues to shape brighter futures for children right here in our community and across the country.

We’re grateful for the educators, families, and advocates who carry this mission forward every day. Thank you for all you do to support children during their earliest and most important years!

🎉 Happy Birthday, Head Start!

For 61 years, Head Start has supported children and families through early learning, health, nutrition, and family engagement. This work has helped build strong foundations for lifelong success in communities across the country.

We are proud to be part of this legacy and to continue supporting children and families every day through high-quality early childhood services.

What an incredible investment in the health and well-being of children and families across Onondaga County! 💧💙

Water company donates 250 filtered faucets to in-home childcare centers in the Syracuse area Milwaukee-based Zurn Elkay Water Solutions donated the faucets to 60 in-home childcare centers in order to combat lead in drinking water "head-on."

Today, we celebrate all the mothers, grandmothers, stepmothers, foster moms, mother figures, and caregivers who make a difference every day.

Your strength, compassion, guidance, and love help shape families, communities, and future generations.

From all of us at ECA Onondaga, we wish you a very Happy Mother’s Day filled with love, appreciation, and special moments with those who matter most. 💐

We're so proud to celebrate the success of last night’s Forgotten Dads' Voices Panel & Awards Night!

A huge shoutout to Forgotten Dads' founder and ECA Onondaga team member Nathanial Slater, who is doing the vital work of amplifying fathers' voices and supporting families right here in our community.

The evening featured powerful stories from seven fathers, a special father-son dance, and a deep focus on how a father’s presence transforms early childhood development. As Nate says, "When fathers are heard, generations are changed!"

Check out some highlights from the evening below. 👇

Happy to the incredible child care providers across Onondaga County, and a huge congratulations to our partners at Child Care Solutions for securing an official resolution from the Syracuse Common Council, formally recognizing May 8 as Provider Appreciation Day in the City of Syracuse! 📜✨

Here’s to the educators, the caregivers, and the dream-makers—the true backbone of our economy! 🙌🍎