To advance Early Care and Education we house the Early Care and Education Funder’s Collaborative (ECEFC), connecting funders and facilitating learning, action, and philanthropy.
The ECEFC funds advocacy and grassroots organizations to increase the quality and capacity of and access to early care and education in the Washington, D.C. region.
We are grateful for organizations and individuals that invest in a shared vision to build a strong Early Care and Education system.
We enhance early care and education for low-income children, ages 0-5.
We broaden affordable early care and education options.
We promote growth opportunities for early care and education professionals.
We strengthen collaboration among stakeholders to drive positive change in the early care and education system.
We support programs that reflect the diversity of the communities we serve. Funded through our grants, these organizations bring innovation, leadership, and positive change to early care and education.
Community Youth Advance (CYA) harnesses the power of community and transforms out-of-school time to Teach, Reach and Keep youth on the path to success.
The Children's Opportunity Alliance uses a system-wide approach to ensure Montgomery County’s early care and education systems are equitable for all children and their families.
DC Family Child Care Association offers home-based family childcare for children 6-weeks to 12 years of age for full-time and part-time care.
SPACEs In Action empowers DC and Montgomery County residents for social justice through leadership, training, grassroots organizing, and safe spaces.
Child Resource Connect nurtures kids through family support and caregiver education, impacting half a million children and aiding 1,500 families and 2,000 childcare providers.
NVAEYC, an affiliate of NAEYC, comprises 800+ caring members – educators, families, and professionals – dedicated to fostering the healthy development of young children.
MSSPA is a non-profit organization formed by early childhood education professionals to support Spanish-speaking providers in the Washington Metro area.
MSFCCA is a volunteer-driven organization advocating for registered family child care providers in Maryland, promoting visibility and respect for their profession.
DCAEYC, a DC affiliate of NAEYC, advocates high-quality early learning for young children through connections in practice, policy, and research.
DC Fiscal Policy Institute centers Black and brown communities in its research, advocacy, and partnerships to drive racially-just tax, budget, and policy decisions.
DC Girls' Coalition amplifies voices of young women, girls, femmes, and non-conforming individuals, centering their leadership for policy change and advocacy.
Voices for Virginia's Children advocates for children's policies, ensuring the Commonwealth's vulnerable youth are prioritized and supported.
We are grateful for the organizations and individuals who share our vision of strengthening Early Care and Education. The ECEFC is a multi-million-dollar joint effort, supported and guided by both local and national corporate funders and foundations.
Contribute to our regional pooled fund; by joining the Early Care and Education Funder’s Collaborative.
Tell us about effective Early Care and Education grassroots and advocacy groups centering authentic voices in communities.
Partner with the ECEFC to share insights on policy, philanthropy, and other current events.
Interested in learning more about the ECEFC or highlighting work that advances Early Care and Education?
Contact our Program Officer, Abriana Kimbrough!
Washington Area Women’s Foundation mobilizes our community to ensure that economically vulnerable women and girls of color in the Washington, D.C. region have the resources they need to thrive. Since 1998, The Women’s Foundation has worked to transform the lives of women and girls in our region and across the world.
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