Tribal Early Learning Initiative

Current as of:
Yellowhawk Child

A Tribal Early Learning Initiative (TELI) is a partnership between tribal communities and ACF designed to:

  • Better coordinate tribal early learning and development programs, including child care, Head Start, preschool, home visiting, and other services
  • Create and support seamless, high-quality early childhood systems
  • Raise the quality of services to children and families across the prenatal-to-kindergarten-entry continuum
  • Identify and break down barriers to collaboration and systems improvement