Start Early

[4] Harris believed that time needed to be dedicated early on in the lives of children in Chicago's impoverished communities to fight the cycle of poverty.

[10] Prior to her appointment as president, Rauner served as the executive director and a board member for Start Early.

[13] The Montessori-style curriculum of the school provides classes that focus on the emotional and academic development of children in the early stages of their lives.

[14] After partnering with The Buffet Early Childhood Fund, the model used for Educare has been expanded to 24 other schools in the United States.

[16][17] Started in Fall of 2013, the program focuses on helping homeless families get the medical attention and health-related resources they need.

[18] The program also helps parents set personal goals for themselves such as saving money, finishing high school, and job searching.