Hope Starts Here
Detroit’s Blueprint
for Successful Youth
Hope Starts Here was born out of the belief that Detroit won’t reach its full potential until its youngest residents reach theirs.
HSH, along with more than 18,000 Detroiters, believe every child deserves an equal chance to succeed. Through affordable and equitable access to quality services, resources and education, we utilize proven methods to forge a path for early childhood success. Our network and impact continue to grow. Learn more today!
Healthy and thriving children are shaped from the sum of their parts
Numerous factors impact a child’s wellbeing and Hope Starts Here helps to assemble each piece of the puzzle.
Our Stewardship Board, made up of parents, providers, educators, philanthropy, local and state government, and community leaders, guides the HSH mission.
Six Strategy teams, comprised of parents, community organizations, and others, create solutions for the many problems children and families face.
Together, we understand how each piece works in the early childhood ecosystem, and design viable solutions for Detroit’s youngest citizens.
HSH In Action
Our policies are aligned to three focus areas.
Equitable Access guarantees Detroit families have the same opportunities thrive.
Quality childhood programs that promote development, staff well-prepared teachers, and create safe environments.
Addressing issues of Affordability associated with child care as a critical component of success.
Our Focus
How HSH is putting children and families first
Promote health,
youth development
and well-being
A child’s development during early years of life lay the foundation for future success
Safe & Inspiring
Environments
Safe and inspiring environments lay the foundation for high quality early childhood experiences
Parent & Family
Leadership
We must transform systems, to support parents and caregivers as a child’s first champion
Better System
Alignment
Increasing coordination among early childhood programs increases efficiency and impact
Provide High Quality
Programs & Professionals
Accessible, high-quality childhood experiences are essential for setting the children on the right path
Increased & Aligned
Funding
Finding new ways to fund, and better ways to use, Detroit’s early childhood resources
Resources
Whether you’re a parent, business, early education and care provider, health care expert, or a community advocate, HSH provides resources to help you maximize your impact.
Parents & Communities
Parents and caregivers are children’s first teachers and champions. It’s vital they have resources that help promote emotional, health, and educational development.
Spread the Word Find Child Care Options Community EventsBusinesses & Employees
As a Detroit business, do your part and prioritize early childhood development within your organization and with your business affiliate groups.
HSH Framework Business Affiliate Resources Business Affiliate ToolkitEducator Resources
Early education and care providers play a pivotal role in development and preparation of young children. Help increase the quality of these programs and advocate for its professionals.
Facility Promotion Initiative Become a Champion Child Care Providers InterviewWe Need Your Input!
The Detroit Early Learning Office and the Planning Commission are joining hands to help plan new rules for the spaces where kids are cared for. Understanding there is a wealth of knowledge in the community, they would like to gather your thoughts about what these plans mean for neighborhoods.
Please make sure to take the survey before November 7, 2023. All responses will be shared with both the Planning Commission as well as City Council Members. Every single opinion counts so take the survey today!
Community Stories
Read, hear and see how Detroit’s early childhood system is today, and how HSH is initiating a better tomorrow.