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Reception for Reflection: Celebrating Cohort 5 of the Advocacy Network

Alyssa Haywoode

August 19, 2026

We were thrilled to recognize the 5th Cohort of the Advocacy Network for Early Childhood last week at our virtual Reception for Reflection. 

The Advocacy Network is a year-long experience that connects and supports educator advocates across Massachusetts, builds participants’ advocacy skills, and provides real life opportunities to use these skills. 

You can watch the event here: 

And we’ve posted the program here

Now that the fifth cohort has completed the program, there are 54 Advocacy Network alumni who share a deep commitment to improving outcomes for children, families, and the early childhood community. As they continue to grow as leaders and advocates, we are excited to support their journey. 

To learn more about this year’s cohort, you can check out their stories on our Eye on Early Childhood blog, and you can hear them share their experiences on recordings of The 9:30 Call.

The Advocacy Network is an initiative of Strategies for Children that has received generous funding from the Boston Children’s Hospital Collaboration for Community Health.

To learn more about the Advocacy Network, contact Jayleese Le Blanc, Strategies’ Program Assistant at jleblanc@strategiesforchildren.org