The first 10 years of a child’s life are a critical developmental period that impacts all that follows. Opportunity and achievement gaps begin early for millions of children who live in families with low or below poverty-level incomes. Across the country EDC’s First 10 initiative is supporting community partnerships in building on families’ strengths, improving outcomes for thousands of children.
A Theory of Action to Drive Change
The First 10 Theory of Action outlines the goals and objectives that First 10 Schools and Communities should support, the kinds of schools and community institutions they are trying to build, and the roles these partnerships play in supporting these goals… Learn More
Featured Posts
It Takes a Village: Partnering with Home-Based Childcare Providers
Home-based childcare programs are an important part of the mixed-delivery early childhood education system. Outside of parental care, home-based, also known as...
August 18, 2025
Summer Matters: First 10 Activities for Children and Families
The last First 10 Network Meeting of the 2024-2025 school was held in May. This session focused on sharing fresh ideas and practical materials to help First 10...
June 2, 2025
Featured Resource
In this K-12 Dive op-ed, David Jacobson highlights how First 10 school-community partnerships focused on children and families can provide coordinated support that changes lives.
