Check out the latest Alliance updates, including the new edition of The Sandbox from our summer intern, the Alliance’s recent segment on MMCTV’s Solutions, and upcoming opportunities to join our Board.

In the latest edition of The Sandbox, Emma Covas, a summer intern at the Alliance, shares insights into the Neighborhood Ambassador Initiative, a pilot program to help families identify and access early childhood resources and supports.

Check out the latest Alliance news, including the newest edition of The Sandbox from Executive Director Kimberly Rusnak, our first group of Neighborhood Ambassadors, and more.

In the latest edition of The Sandbox, Executive Director Kimberly Rusnak discusses the affordability crisis facing families in Montgomery County and explores the resources available to support them.

Check out the latest Alliance news, including the newest edition of The Sandbox from Executive Director Kimberly Rusnak, upcoming Month of the Young Child events, and more.

In the April edition of The Sandbox, Executive Director Kimberly Rusnak breaks down data from a poll of more than 500 voters in Montgomery County to learn more about support for early care and education (ECE) funding. County residents shared a strong, unified message: an investment in young children is an investment in our future.

In the March edition of The Sandbox, Executive Director Kimberly Rusnak shares thoughts from this year’s Read Across MoCo Week and how early can ensure later success. 

Montgomery County’s Department of Health and Human Services announced exciting updates to the Working Parents Assistance (WPA) Program, including the elimination of the waitlist and new support for families impacted by the State of Maryland’s Child Care Scholarship freeze. Eligible families with children ages 0-12 are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. 

Check out the latest Alliance news, including the newest edition of The Sandbox from Executive Director Kimberly Rusnak, watch the Stories Forum recording, and see how advocates rallied in Annapolis to protect critical child care investments. Plus: learn more about this year’s Breeze Thru the Trees run and the Maryland Pre-K Expansion Grant.

In the February edition of The Sandbox, Executive Director Kimberly Rusnak reflects on the powerful stories shared by ECE educators in the recent Educator Stories Forum. 

Learn more about upcoming advocacy opportunities with the Alliance, including the Evening in Annapolis and the Early Educator Stories Forum.

In the December edition of The Sandbox, Executive Director Kimberly Rusnack introduces the latest Annual Report and celebrates the progress made in 2025.

Check out the latest Alliance news, including the newest edition of The Sandbox from Executive Director Kimberly Rusnak, a legislative win for ECE in our County, and workforce engagement opportunities from our partners.

The November edition of The Sandbox examines the current state of the ECE workforce in Montgomery County, and makes the case for immediate and sustainable action to support these educators.

The October edition of The Sandbox breaks down the key findings from the FY24 fiscal map report and makes the case for continued investment in our early care and education system. 

Check out the latest Alliance news, including the newest edition of The Sandbox from Executive Director Kimberly Rusnak, a new request for proposals for public opinion research services, and an opportunity to join the Alliance's team.

In the September edition of The Sandbox,  Executive Director Kimberly Rusnak discusses the vital role of collective advocacy in transforming our ECE system.

In the August edition of The Sandbox, Executive Director Kimberly Rusnak discusses the recent launch of three work groups and a steering committee, all in support of the same goal: transforming the ECE system in Montgomery County.

Read our statement on the Montgomery County Council’s public hearing on July 15, 2025 regarding proposed changes to the Alliance’s duties and activities.

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