Across Arkansas, effective programs and practices are in place to improve health and education outcomes for young children. However, many families face barriers to accessing the health, family, education, and community resources they need.
Excel by Eight brings together families, policymakers, providers, and business leaders to strengthen resource grids across the state, ensuring all children have a strong start. We invite you to take action and join the E8 network.
Early childhood education and health systems must be informed and shaped by families with young children. Our Family Advisor Council, made up of parent leaders from across Arkansas, shares lived experiences to drive solution-oriented strategies and ensure every child has a strong start.
Across Arkansas, Excel by Eight communities are creating solutions to help children thrive. Guided by strategic priorities and local leadership, each one offers a unique example of how partnerships and on-the-ground approaches can strengthen systems while serving as a model for others working to support young children and their families.
The Excel by Eight Business Coalition brings together businesses, nonprofits, philanthropic organizations, and chambers of commerce from across Arkansas that recognize child care as critical to recruiting and retaining today’s workforce and developing the workforce of the future. Visit the Arkansas Employer Child Care Resource Hub to learn more about the coalition and explore tools, resources, and practical strategies for supporting employees with child care needs.
