Ounce of Prevention Fund

This is a nonprofit early learning organization. It serves children and families in Chicago and communities across the country, with work focused on healthy births, thriving families, effective early learning programs, and strong early childhood systems. The organization works directly with children and families and supports and trains early childhood educators. It also partners with public agencies and other stakeholders at local, state, and federal levels to advance policies that put families first. For early childhood professionals, it offers interactive courses and events to support teaching practices. Its programs aim to expand access to early learning for children in under-resourced communities. The organization also invites public participation in advocacy for early learning and care.