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Hawaiʻi Early Childhood Advocacy Alliance

The Hawaiʻi Early Childhood Advocacy Alliance (HECAA) is a collaboration of individuals and organizations from the public and private sectors. HECAA strengthens advocacy efforts to ensure all children have equitable access to affordable, culturally reflective, high-quality early care and education. Supporting young keiki also means supporting families and the early learning professionals who care for and educate them.

  • Upcoming events

    Working Families Rally at the Capitol

    When: Friday, February 28, 2025 at 09:00 AM
    Where: Hawai'i State Capitol in Honolulu, HI

    Please join us as we rally together to support our working families. Advocates from all areas will be joining us to support childcare access, paid family leave, child tax credits, and so much more. It is a day to let our legislators know the reality and needs of raising a family in Hawai'i. It is more important than ever that we join together to support bills and policies that will help to make life better for our families and children. Your voice and your presence matter. Please join us as we rally in solidarity for the benefit of our children. 

    Early Learning Advocacy Day at the Capitol

    When: Friday, March 14, 2025 at 09:00 AM
    Where: Hawai'i State Capitol in Honolulu, HI

    Bring your keiki for a visit at the capitol as we advocate for the bills that will help Hawai'i's keiki. Food and activities for kids provided. 

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  • Happy New Year!

    It is with excitement and gratitude that we look forward to another year. With the legislative session just days away, we know that opportunities for change are abundant. As HECAA coalition members, we know that our strength is in our numbers and that our influence comes from a place of love and respect for our Hawai'i and all those who call Hawai'i home. We ask you to take some time to get prepped for the legislative session and get ready to make our voices heard and advocate for all things early childhood. See our Advocacy Check List to get yourself primed for the session, and please join us for our monthly meetings and, if possible, our weekly check-ins. If you haven't already, visit our events tab and get signed up to stay connected. Wishing you all the best in the upcoming year. Thank you for being a part of a mission and movement to improve the lives of our young children and families.   
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