First Up: Champions for Early Education

08/21/2026

Join us for the All Our Kin Family Child Care Business Series! This business curriculum is designed specifically to teach business tactics and help you thrive! Click the link to apply.

https://loom.ly/wDbeNng

08/19/2026

Our trainings are incredibly impactful. Hear what a participating early educator had to say about their experience and let us know in the comments, what does being a good leader look like to you?

08/17/2026

Thank You Legislators!!

08/12/2026

We would like to thank everyone who attended our most recent All Our Kin Business Series Graduation! Are you a home-based provider in Philly who wants to learn more about business? This series is designed specifically to teach you business tactics and help you thrive! Click the link to apply today!

https://loom.ly/wDbeNng

08/12/2026

Join us for an amazing screening of The Hands That Shape Tomorrow August 20th at Bucks County Community College!

🎬 Join us for a special screening and community conversation!

The Hands That Shape Tomorrow is a powerful new documentary about the challenges early childhood educators face — and why they matter to every family, employer, and community.

After the film, stay for a community conversation about what these issues mean for Bucks County.

Parents, educators, business leaders, and community members are all welcome to attend this free event.

📝 Register by August 17 at uwbucks.org/events.
🎓 Attendees are eligible for 2 PQAS credits.

Hosted by United Way of Bucks County, Bucks County Community College, and First Up: Champions for Early Education.

08/11/2026

Happy ! Click the link https://loom.ly/DXpEkyo to leave a comment for a Head Start teacher who has impacted you! Head Start teachers need to hear from us and know that they are important and valued for the work they do!

08/11/2026

We are ready for the Intentional Leadership: From Practice to Proficiency Mini Conference! See what James Nicholson has to say about this event! Visit our website for future events!

08/08/2026

First Up's own Lisa Browne testified along with advocates and families before City Council's Education Committee led by Councilmember Isaiah Thomas on Pre-School Pushout, the practice of suspension, expulsion and methods of exclusion of our youngest learners.

08/06/2026

Are you a home-based provider in Philly who wants to learn more about business? Join First Up for the All Our Kin Family Child Care Business Series! This business curriculum is designed specifically to teach you business tactics and help you thrive! Click the link to apply today!

https://loom.ly/wDbeNng

08/04/2026

Happy ! Summer is fun for everyone! Comment below what is your favorite summer activity!