The Preschool Promise

https://open.spotify.com/show/3Y6XPVjzv7eFwMJbOJ9Aex

Rex Scott is our main Board of Supervisor Champion for preschool scholarships...
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Talking directly with Rex is such a great opportunity for folks to really feel heard, seen and supported by CEI and local government.

Join us for refreshments and learn more about the
Center’s mission to build economically strong communities for all!

Thank you to and for interviewing our CEO & President, Diane Fellows and about our Community Canvas! You can find that article in the link in our bio!
We can’t wait to see the community come together to help paint our mural tomorrow!

Thank you for your contributions, insights and guidance. The second multi-sector convening would not have happened without you. We are indeed (to quote Zach) doing something very special here in Pima County. - Kelly Griffith

Letter from Monica Brinkerhoff 📃✉️

Dear colleagues,

We know that the early childhood system has a long history of underinvestment, resulting in critical gaps in services, accessibility, affordability, wages for the ECE workforce, and quality.

A team in Pima County, from First Things First and United Way of Tucson, are working on creating a list of our most critical funding needs and possible sources of funding to address those needs. Funding sources will include both public and private sources/strategies.

From there, we will share the options with the community and work to prioritize possible actions that are most realistic and address the unique needs of the local community.

We are seeking initial input from anyone affected by the early care and education system, including those from the ECE field, parents, employers, businesses, higher education, and any other community member that understands that early care and education is crucial to a healthy and strong community.

Please fill out this brief survey to provide your perspective on what the most critical funding needs are as they relate to early care and education, and feel free to share with your networks. And stay tuned for more information to come as the plan continues to evolve.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSduq_ckYXmX64B_NNpm9zUkL0hWfh-H5bf5Ce58LPdVy2WrAg/viewform

Best,

Monica

ECE Investment Needs Survey We know that the early childhood system has a history of underinvestment, resulting in critical gaps in services, accessibility, affordability, wages for the ECE workforce, and quality. A team in Pima County, from First Things First and United Way of Tucson, are working on creating a list of our mos...

https://public.tableau.com/app/profile/selfsufficiencystandard/viz/The2025ArizonaSelf-SufficiencyStandard/HOME_Table

The 2025 Arizona Self-Sufficiency Standard The 2025 Arizona Self-Sufficiency Standard

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1jwTJAMpsuiCkGhG89FXCflZma5mwZcA0/view

Childcare_FinalCut_v4_SocialMedia_Captions.mp4

https://www.firstthingsfirst.org/storytelling-for-change/?utm_source=First_Things_First_mailing_list&utm_campaign=0587f93b2f-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2025_10_03_04_39&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_-0587f93b2f-27374272

Storytelling for Change Your story has the power to create change. Join us for a 45-minute interactive training designed to help you craft your personal story and connect it to the broader need for early childhood funding and support in Arizona. Who Can Join These trainings are open to: Families and caregivers Early childh...

Hey ECE friends! Do you know of a business owner, CEO, or political figure?!

Please invite them to join the table at the Supercharging PEEPs reconvening on October 23, 2025!

Space is limited and rsvp is required.📌

As ECE people we continuously preach to the choir, help us get the people in the room that need to be there 🤗

Email me @ [email protected] Southwest Center For Economic Integrity If you’re interested in being in my podcast! Child & Family Resources The Preschool Promise First Things First Southern Arizona Association for the Education of Young Children United Way of Tucson and Southern Arizona Center for Economic Integrity Consumer Watchdog Consumer Federation of America Pima County @