Florida Early Learning Recovery Fund

Rebuild Early Learning, Rebuild Florida's Future

Help restore early learning programs affected by Hurricanes Helene and Milton, supporting Florida’s families, educators, and economy. Your donation today directly contributes to reopening child care programs and ensuring children receive the early education they need to thrive.

Why Your Donation Matters

Florida’s Economy and Families Need Your Help

Florida’s recovery depends on getting early learning programs back up and running. Without child care, parents can’t return to work, and our communities can’t rebuild. Your donation will help reopen centers and family child care homes, allowing more than 150,000 children in affected regions to return to high-quality early learning environments, and helping parents get back to work.

The Urgent Need

🌀 Two Hurricanes, Countless Lives Disrupted

Hurricanes Helene and Milton devastated over 44 counties, impacting hundreds of early learning programs. From minor repairs to rebuilding entire facilities, these programs need urgent help to reopen and support their communities.

With more than 1,000 licensed early learning programs affected, we must act quickly to prevent long-term disruptions in child care that could cripple Florida’s workforce recovery.

Why This Matters for Florida's Future

Investing in Early Learning is Investing in Florida’s Economy

Florida was on the verge of a breakthrough in expanding early learning opportunities. Hurricanes Helene and Milton threaten to undo this progress, especially for vulnerable families. Ensuring children have access to quality care and education from an early age is vital for both immediate recovery and long-term workforce development.

How Your Donation Helps - Donate Today!

💲Your Contribution Makes an Immediate Impact

Every dollar counts. Here’s how your donation can help:

$2,500 – Helps cover insurance deductibles for small early learning programs, reopening doors for up to 15 children.
$5,000 – Provides critical relief for medium-sized programs, helping them care for 30 children whose families rely on child care to return to work.
$10,000 – Fully supports the reopening of larger programs, restoring care for over 50 children and their families.

About the 2024 Florida Early Learning Recovery Fund

A Statewide Effort for Relief and Recovery

The 2024 Florida Early Learning Recovery Fund is a time-limited initiative by the Florida Chamber Foundation’s Business Alliance for Early Learning Project and The Children’s Movement of Florida. Working with local Early Learning Coalitions, this fund provides grants to impacted early learning programs, focusing on those with the highest need. From emergency repairs to long-term recovery, we are committed to reopening centers and ensuring no child or family is left behind.

For questions about the fund, please contact Makayla Buchanan, Florida Chamber Foundation Director of Early Learning, at mbuchanan@flchamber.com.