Local, state, and federal government policies significantly impact how early childhood care and education are funded, provided, and supported. These policies affect the ability of communities to respond to the needs and rights of young children, their families, and the early care and education professionals who interact with them. To ensure policymakers understand the importance of high-quality early care and education, it is critical to educate and engage with them regularly about early childhood access, affordability, and quality policies. A leading advocate for high-quality early care and education and expert policy resource, Trying Together mobilizes its network to advocate together on issues important to early childhood professionals, children, and families in western Pennsylvania.
