Under 3 DC Coalition

Under 3 DC is a broad coalition of parents with young children, early childhood educators, advocates, community-based organizations, and health professionals who believe every child deserves a strong start and a limitless future. Our work centers on the people experiencing racial and economic injustice every day. It shines a spotlight on the need for more public investments to support families with infants and toddlers. Together, we can set the city on a path to creating and sustaining a high-quality, equitable early childhood system.

In 2020, we launched the Under 3 DC Coalition to advocate for full funding and implementation of the Birth-to-Three For All DC Act. The Coalition involves and mobilizes people and groups across the District of Columbia with diverse perspectives, including parents, educators, civic leaders, leaders from different demographic groups, businesses, and congregations. The Coalition is led by an executive committee made up of majority women-led, and people of color-led organizations: DC Action, DC Early Learning Collaborative, DC Fiscal Policy Institute, Early Childhood Innovation Network, Jews United for Justice, and SPACEs in Action.

To join the Under 3 DC Coalition, contact Organizing Director Travis Ballie at tballie@dckids.org.