Advocacy Update: Early Childhood Education
Early childhood education shapes the future of children, families and entire communities — yet for many Dallas County families, quality care for infants and toddlers remains financially out of reach.
In response, local leaders and organizations have begun working toward the creation of a Dallas County Children’s Fund, a proposed public investment to help expand access to early childhood education for children ages 0–3. The proposal would ultimately go before Dallas County voters in November 2026.
Temple Emanu-El is engaged in this work through Dallas Area Interfaith (DAI), a coalition of faith communities and organizations addressing issues impacting families across North Texas. Alongside community partners, Temple supports the effort to place the Dallas Child Care Works on the November 2026 ballot so voters can decide on investing in affordable early childhood education for Dallas County families.
Below, you can learn more about the initiative through Rabbi Kimberly Herzog Cohen’s sermon and remarks from the May 28 press conference, along with information about contacting elected officials in support of this effort.
Every Child Counts | Sermon by Rabbi Kimberly Herzog Cohen
Press Conference Remarks by Rabbi Kimberly Herzog Cohen