Start Early (formerly known as the Ounce of Prevention) is a nonprofit public-private partnership advancing quality early learning and care for families with children, before birth through their earliest years, to help close the opportunity gap. For nearly 40 years, Start Early has delivered best-in-class doula, home visiting and Early Head Start and Head Start programs. Bringing expertise in program delivery, research and evaluation, professional development and policy and advocacy, Start Early works in partnership with communities and other experts to drive systemic change so that millions more children, families and educators can thrive. Learn more at StartEarly.org. ​


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Michael Rapelyea

Laura Thonn

Diana Rauner

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Curt R. Bailey

The Development Team at Start Early focuses on securing funding and resources to support the organization's early learning and care programs. They manage relationships with individual donors, foundations, corporate partners, and government entities, while also coordinating fundraising events and campaigns. This team collaborates across departments to ensure financial goals are met and to drive long-term sustainability for Start Early's programs and initiatives.

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