The Montgomery County Children’s Opportunity Alliance grew out of a simple premise: Together, we can create a Montgomery County in which all children can thrive.

Serving as a neutral convener and coordinator, the Alliance brings together diverse members from across the early childhood community with a call to action. Our collective mission: to advance a common agenda that eliminates barriers and advocates for an equitable system of early care and education in Montgomery County in which all young children can grow, learn, and thrive.

As an Alliance made up of organizations, agencies, funders, businesses, and community members, we use a system-wide approach to coordinate efforts that ensure Montgomery County’s early care and education systems are equitable for all children and their families. The Children’s Opportunity Alliance brings together the following stakeholders to gather community input and involve them in our work to improve early care and education in the County:

• Nonprofit, government, and education partners who directly serve infants, toddlers, and young children;

• Health and education professionals who provide evidence-based research and promising practices;

• Community members, including families of young children who are closest to the challenges; and

• Philanthropic supporters, both institutional and individuals.

Collaboratively, we work to implement large-scale change to better serve the needs of children from ages 0-5. The Children’s Opportunity Alliance is proud to serve as the Early Care and Education Coordinating Entity in Montgomery County, Maryland.