Recently, we heard from the governor during her State of the State address and she mentioned the need for us to focus on common ground. Hope Starts Here policy priorities,… Read More
February Policy Corner
February 10th, 2021
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Cooperative Impact: Dismantling Silos for Young Children
February 10th, 2021
The problem of silos in communities lies not solely in the fact that limited collaboration and competition exist, but more in that they inhibit the creation of solutions that would benefit… Read More
Shaping Public Policy
January 13th, 2021
In any society, governments pass laws, make policies, and allocate resources. For us this occurs at multiple levels: federal, state, and local governance. Public policy can be generally defined as a… Read More
Remaining Hopeful
January 12th, 2021
Reflections on Hope by Shondra Marshall on behalf of Team Hope Our world has changed as we once knew it. We all spent the latter months of this past unpredictable year… Read More
Hope Starts Here December Policy Corner
December 8th, 2020
The service provision of early education and care is essential to the continued operation of our economy! This is perhaps one of the most significant wide-spread public acknowledgments across Michigan and… Read More
Changing Detroit’s Narrative
December 8th, 2020
How will the children and families in Detroit tell the story of 2020? Historically, storytelling is the oldest form of communication, the oldest form of preserving knowledge, and the oldest way… Read More
What Do Children Need to Thrive?
November 23rd, 2020
Many factors in a child’s life impact whether they are healthy and thriving. Each of those factors is a piece of a puzzle that Hope Starts Here has spent the last… Read More
2020 Policy Summit Recap – Imperative Lead Table Talk
November 23rd, 2020
“Equity in quality childcare will is not possible without addressing the individual needs of families which include basic needs and financial mobilization for parents.” That was just one great quote from… Read More
Our Policy Focus For 2021
November 3rd, 2020
Hope Starts Here (HSH) has 26 policy priorities in its framework. Using these priorities, the Hopes Starts Here office and stewardship board have developed a policy-advocacy plan that is adaptable to… Read More
HSH Summit: Nov. 22, 2019 @ Marygrove
November 12th, 2019
On November 22nd, we invite community members from across Detroit to come celebrate year three of the Hope Starts Here framework. The 2019 Summit where we will celebrate progress of the… Read More
New grant aims to bring programs like arts and nutrition to Detroit preschools and childcare facilities
June 29th, 2018
The foundations behind the Hope Starts Here initiative have started to spend some money to put their vision into action. Read about it at Chalkbeat.
PNC Supports Tinkering for Tots
June 20th, 2018
PNC’s recently announced series of early childhood investments align with several of the Hope
Starts Here Imperatives. Read More
Starfish Family Services looks to formalize, spread child care plan
June 13th, 2018
Even the most effective early childhood education program can be undermined by unresolved trauma, mental and behavioral challenges children face… Read More
In this program, artists help prepare children for kindergarten — and their teachers learn, too.
May 24th, 2018
Meet the Detroit Wolf Trap program, where performing artists, teachers and parents collaborate to bring a unique learning experience for Detroit’s young children… Read More
Former Elementary School to become Early Childhood Facility in Regent Park
May 4th, 2018
Kresge Foundation, LifeBUILDERS Detroit, IFF and other community stakeholders partner to restore and repurpose a former elementary school in Regent Park… Read More
Share your thoughts and early childcare experiences with Senator Peters!
April 20th, 2018
This past fall U.S. Senator Patty Murray (WA) and U.S. Representative Bobby Scott (VA) introduced “The Child Care for Working Families Act”… Read More
Announcing the 2nd Annual Detroit Day of the Young Child: April 27th
April 18th, 2018
We invite people across the city of Detroit to enjoy time with their children, hear information about the Hope Starts Here Framework, learn how they can be involved… Read More
Join Us: Detroit Community Health Visioning
April 17th, 2018
A couple of opportunities for community members to be engaged on efforts aligned with Hope Starts Here have just been announced… Read More
Three Ways to Share Your Feedback
April 12th, 2018
Participate in a webinar this April, share your feedback in a survey, or submit written comments by May 25, 2018…Read More
Upcoming April 2018 Events: Save the Date!
April 12th, 2018
Save the date for these community events coming up on April 21, 23, & 27th. Details and location coming soon… Read More
$3M grant to bring Detroit teachers to parents
March 21st, 2018
Detroit’s public schools have three million new dollars to spend on innovative programs. Some of it will be used to make amends. Read about it in the Detroit News.
$3M Kellogg Foundation grants helps Detroit school district reach out to parents, too
March 21st, 2018
The W.K. Kellogg Foundation, in partnership with the Detroit Public Schools Foundation, will grant Detroit schools $3 million for investing in programs focusing on engaging parents and supporting families in the district. Read about it in the Detroit Free Press.
Partnerships lead to more, better early childhood education in Detroit
February 7th, 2018
The newest Children of the Rising Sun childcare facility illustrates the power of partnerships to leverage investments and co-locate family resources. Read the article on IFF.org.
You are Invited: Community Conversation on January 11
January 8th, 2018
The next scheduled Community Conversation will take place on the Westside on Thursday January 11 from 6-8 p.m. at the Greater Grace Temple (23500 W. Seven Mile Rd.)… Read More
Hope Starts Here in Crain’s Detroit
January 7th, 2018
In Crain’s Detroit, Sherri Welch writes: “Detroit’s educational issues have made headlines for years. And for years, those who have tried to fix them have faced myriad road blocks, political and… Read More
Hope Starts Here in the Detroit News
December 17th, 2017
In the Detroit News, Jennifer Chambers writes: “A $50 million initiative to improve early childhood education services in Detroit will kick into high gear in the next 12 months as leaders… Read More
Hope Starts Here in Model D
December 11th, 2017
In Model D, Margo Dalal writes: “As they saying goes, it takes a village to raise a child. So what does education look like when you listen to the village to… Read More
Hope Starts Here Unveils 10-year Community Framework to Improve Early Childhood Outcomes for Detroit
November 10th, 2017
Detroit Families, Community and Civic Leaders Align on Strategy and Policy Priorities; W.K. Kellogg and Kresge Foundations pledge $50 million in support DETROIT, November 10, 2017 – The W.K. Kellogg and… Read More
Kresge commits new $25M to early childhood in Detroit
November 10th, 2017
DETROIT, Mich. — The Kresge Foundation announced Friday an expansion and refocusing of its Kresge Early Years for Success (KEYS): Detroit initiative to align with the Hope Starts Here Community Framework… Read More
Video: Detroit Public Television on the Importance of Early Childhood Learning
July 5th, 2017
From Detroit Public Television: Elaine Koons, Curriculum Advisor for PreSchool U joins Fred Nahhat and Lauren Smith to discuss the importance of early childhood learning.
Video: Hope Starts Here Recap
February 21st, 2017
Civic, foundation and community leaders reflect on the launch of the Hope Starts Here initiative and underscore the import of community and parent engagement as part of the process to inform… Read More
Video: Hope Starts Here on American Black Journal
December 4th, 2016
“Hope Starts Here” is the new partnership between The Kresge Foundation and W.K. Kellogg Foundation, that’s working to create a world-class early childhood experience for the 80,000 young children in Detroit.… Read More
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