“These Are Our Children, Our Families, Our People.”

A Vision Rooted in Community, Led by Systems of Care Initiative (SOCI)

At the Systems of Care Initiative (SOCI), we believe early education is essential infrastructure.

When we view children and families as ours, we design systems that nurture, sustain, and uplift. That’s why SOCI partners with trusted early education leaders and a network of high-impact early learning centers—what we call Centerprises—to close access gaps and create lasting change.

In the video below, you’ll hear how we:

  • Boosted kindergarten readiness by 70%
  • Support both children and parents through a two-generation model
  • Invest in educators and build sustainable, community-rooted centers
  • Drive systems-level solutions that increase access and opportunity

This is what collective impact looks like—where care, data, and equity work hand-in-hand.

Watch the video to see how SOCI and its partners are transforming early education in Kansas City.

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