Early Childhood Action Strategy

06/10/2026

BIG NEWS: The Child Care Modernization Act has been introduced in the House!

Led by U.S. Congressman Ryan Mackenzie, Congresswoman Susie Lee, Congresswoman Ashley Hinson, and Rep. Kristen McDonald Rivet, this bill would strengthen CCDBG and expand access to affordable, quality child care for working families across the country.

04/27/2026

Pinwheels of Possibilities

Support family friendly policies and home visiting all year round.

04/27/2026

Hawai’i- we in? What a cool program.

04/25/2026

Way to go EOEL, partners, ‘ohana and keiki! 💜 The future of Hawai’i is brighter.

Hawaii earns top marks for preschool quality in NIEER 2025 report ⬇️

04/22/2026

The Early Childhood Action Strategy (ECAS) Network fills a critical gap in Hawai‘i’s early childhood landscape. Stakeholders and long-term partners identified niche characteristics of the ECAS Network and opportunities for the future. Learn more about this high-leverage investment in Hawai’i’s future...
https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5b1c38f5f407b460c985fc4c/t/69e25c3adbe01a3addc6ae17/1776442427129/2026_ECAS_Niche_APR16.pdf

04/20/2026

In the past 14 years, there have been many wins for Hawai‘i’s youngest keiki. We have seen an increase in innovative pilots that have led to sustainable best practices integrated into Hawai‘i’s early childhood systems. Blended investments for Hawai‘i’s youngest keiki have grown, expanding capacity, strengthening infrastructure, and increasing government and nongovernment funding at the community, state and county levels. A result of partners' collective work, early childhood development is now a visible, bipartisan priority across Hawai‘i.
Learn more about Collective Systems-change Impacts for Hawaiʻi’s Youngest Keiki (2012-2026). https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5b1c38f5f407b460c985fc4c/t/69e6174da2be997265d1655c/1776686926195/2026_ECAS_IMPACTS_Feb26.pdf

04/18/2026

April 20-24

National Home Visiting Week

We love our home visitor partners! Letʻs celebrate the heart of home visiting and the trusted support home visitors bring to families every day. Like each petal of a pinwheel, home visiting helps center families with the care, guidance, and resources they need to grow and thrive.

04/17/2026

Maui Family Support Services, Inc., along with Healthy Mothers, Healthy Babies hosts the Early Childhood Resource Fair on Saturday, April 25, 2026 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Queen Kaʻahumanu Shopping Center. This free, family-friendly event connects parents and caregivers with valuable early chi...

04/11/2026

April 13-17 Is the National Week of Action.

Help shine a spotlight on the strategies, everyday actions and policy solutions that help children and families thrive.