• Passion for and knowledge of public policy and early childhood development are the guiding principles of ECE PolicyWorks.

ECE PolicyWorks is a consulting firm dedicated to expanding your capacity to advance policies and initiatives that result in high-quality early care and education (ECE) for all children. We know that advancing the ECE policy agenda is challenging. Making change is hard, but essential work. Significant public funding is vital to support a sustainable and equitable ECE system. It's a smart investment in this nation's future, and the time for action is now.

Susan Ochshorn brings more than 15 years of experience with nonprofits, government and social service agencies, coalitions, professional associations, foundations, and institutions of higher education. ECE PolicyWorks manages complex projects and policy initiatives, conducts incisive policy research and analysis, and engages in strategic planning, program development, communications, and dissemination.

Typically, ECE PolicyWorks clients are:

• Nonprofit organizations that serve young children and families and are looking for support in developing public policy programming to further their organizational mission
• Foundations that require in-depth research and analysis of a particular ECE policy issue
• Social service agencies with an existing initiative in need of project management or capacity-building work

ECE PolicyWorks:

• Provides a clear vision, from inception to implementation
• Serves as a strategic partner in program and project work
• Respects political and organizational dynamics and the particular needs of clients
• Understands the importance of timely and cost-effective work
• Takes on only those projects about which it feels passionate