Although the initiatives described above include a variety of systems models and theories, they share some common themes: leadership, strategic planning, supports, and the use of data and communications
Common Themes Across Initiatives
While much has been written about models, approaches, and the design of human service systems, the work remains complex, the processes dynamic, and the structural alignment ever-changing. There are varied approaches to building early care and education systems; some focus on structural...
The American Rescue Plan (ARP) Act (Public Law 117-2) included $39 billion in new child care funding, including $24 billion for child care stabilization grants to providers and $15 billion in supplemental Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF) Discretionary Funds. On May 10, 2021, the Office of...
La Guía de recursos de los principios de la administración del CCDF proporciona información detallada, así como enlaces a recursos adicionales de la Oficina Nacional de Cuidado Infantil (OCC, sigla en inglés) y los centros nacionales de asistencia técnica.
En esta sección, las Agencias Líderes abordan cómo la información se pone a...
The CCDF Plan is a key public document that describes how a Lead Agency will operate its program to meet CCDF regulatory requirements, and it is essential to OCC's oversight of CCDF implementation. Each section of the CCDF Plan is addressed in the guide, including highlights of what is important...
In this section, Lead Agencies...
This page features resources that support best practices in the development of state abusive head trauma standards, policies, and training.
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As parents and caregivers support their children in their growth and development, they have many opportunities for talking about and modeling kindness and inclusion. This tip sheet, Equity in Action: Tips for Parents and Caregivers, encourages parents and caregivers to reflect on the things they...
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