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The Leadership Institute, a Systems of Care Initiative, gives early educators hands-on training, real-time practice, and the confidence to lead classrooms where children can thrive. When we talk about expanding access to early childhood education, we often focus on…

At Systems of Care Initiative (SOCI), we are continually inspired by individuals who not only believe in this work but live it. Dori Stayton is one of those people. A monthly donor since November 2024, Dori is a corporate banker, devoted spouse, and mom of two boys….

  Upward mobility is often framed as an individual achievement — a better job, a higher income, a degree, a promotion. But for families working hard to build a more stable future, upward mobility is rarely about effort alone. It depends on whether the systems around…

A systems-level solution for sustainable early education At the Systems of Care Initiative (SOCI), we’ve learned that real change doesn’t come from isolated efforts — it comes from building systems. That’s why we coined a new word for a new way of doing business in…

Guest Article by Key Partner and Funder The DeBruce Foundation As early as elementary school, students begin to develop strengths and interests that they will use throughout their careers. At The DeBruce Foundation , we call these strengths and interests Agilities ©,…

One year. An 82% jump in readiness. Here’s what happens when systems align for children. Last year, only 5% of children in one of our centerprise cohorts, Operation Breakthrough, would have entered kindergarten fully ready. Just one year later, that number rose to…