NLC is closely monitoring the federal shutdown and advocating for the continuation of government operations. Join hundreds of local leaders urging Congress to reopen the federal government using our letter template.»

In partnership with the Center for the Study of Social Policy (CSSP), NLC builds upon Early Learning Communities: Building Blocks for Success to provide further guidance for local leaders act on early childhood success for their communities through four building blocks that make up an Early Learning Community:

  1. Community leadership, commitment and public will to make early childhood a priority
  2. Quality services that work for all young children and their families
  3. Neighborhoods where families can thrive
  4. Policies that support and are responsive to families.