Our Partners

Mind the Gap partners with public and private organizations committed to improving outcomes for preschool-aged children impacted by poverty, chronic stress, and limited access to resources. In this sector there are so many gaps that need to be addressed. For children fighting systemic poverty, this gap starts from birth. For organizations, there is often a gap between the mission and educator training. At Mind The Gap, we are looking to target these specific gaps to make a real-world impact one organization at a time.

Our work is designed to align with the mission, structures, and constraints of the early childhood systems doing this work.

Who We Partner With

  • Head Start and Early Head Start programs

  • Public preschool and early learning programs

  • Community-based early childhood centers

  • Social service agencies serving families with young children

  • Nonprofit organizations focused on early childhood, health, or family support

  • Integrated care teams and cross-sector initiatives

How Partnerships Typically Work

Partnerships with Mind the Gap are flexible and responsive to the needs of each organization.

Engagements may include:

Program or curriculum development

Short- or long-term consultation and technical assistance

Professional development and staff training

Collaborative problem-solving around complex developmental and behavioral needs

What Partners Can Expect

  • Clear communication and shared goals

  • Respect for staff expertise and lived experience

  • Trauma-informed, developmentally grounded strategies

  • Practical tools that fit within existing routines

  • A focus on sustainability and capacity-building