Educare Lincoln parent Khani Sharo is a testimonial to the fact that not only do children learn and grow at Educare, families do, too. Sharo’s story is one of determination. She is a Yazidi refugee from Iraq and during her... Read More
Educare Winnebago, located on the Winnebago Indian Reservation in northeast Nebraska, hosted its first annual Daddy-Daughter Dance on February 15. Family Support Specialist Kenia Herrera shares how this event brought together the school’s families, staff and the community. During... Read More
“Educare means a safe and comfortable environment for my children,” said Educare Oklahoma City parent Kimberly Smith. Kimberly and Kailan Smith are the parents of five children and have been involved in Educare Oklahoma City, a program of Sunbeam Family... Read More
Flavia, an Educare Central Maine parent, recounts how being involved with the school and its operating organization, KVCAP, has helped her overcome a challenging past so she can achieve her goals for herself and her family. My childhood was... Read More
How can early learning programs create an open environment for parents to become equal partners at their child’s school? This was the topic of conversation at the Educare Learning Network’s first Intensive Family Engagement Institute held in Oak Brook, Ill.,... Read More
An Educare Central Maine parent shares how the school and its parent organization, KVCAP, have helped her and her family weather challenges by providing support, resources and quality early learning. My name is Kristina and I am the proud mother... Read More
When Johana Caballero first told her high school that she was pregnant, she was grateful to hear that there was a place where she could meet with supportive adults, other expecting students, and teen mothers who had gone through a... Read More
The Educare Chicago Alumni Network (ECAN), a group of former Educare Chicago parents, helps promote success for past and present Educare Chicago children and families from the early years to college. Open to all parents, grandparents and caregivers of children who transitioned... Read More
Kaitlyn Paulette, a parent from Educare Central Maine, testified at a February 24 state budget hearing to urge legislators to continue supporting Head Start programs. The Maine governor’s budget proposes a $1.2 million cut to Head Start. Paulette shared her... Read More
Educare is committed to effectively partnering with and empowering parents as primary nurturers and advocates for their children. School leaders across the Educare Learning Network are engaging in a rigorous effort to document best practices in family engagement, so that... Read More
