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Implementation Guide: Strategies to Support Use of Contracts for Child Care Slots

Guidance from the Office of Child Care (OCC) strongly recommends CCDF Lead Agencies use funds to expand access to high-quality child care by increasing the use of contracts or grants, among other strategies. This implementation guide focuses on commonly reported concerns regarding the use of...
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Topic/Subtopic COVID-19, American Rescue Plan Act (ARP Act), ARP Act Supplemental Funding, Equal Access to Child Care, Supply Building Strategies, Contracts or Grants
Increasing Workforce Compensation Implementation Guide: Immediate Relief for the Workforce

Guidance from the Office of Child Care (OCC) strongly recommends CCDF Lead Agencies use funds to expand access to high-quality child care by implementing strategies to increase provider compensation. This resource can help Lead Agencies rebuild their early childhood and school-age care workforce...
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Topic/Subtopic COVID-19, American Rescue Plan Act (ARP Act), ARP Act Supplemental Funding, Professional Development, Compensation, Benefits, and Access to Professional Development (PD)
El desarrollo social y emocional

Uno de los objetivos principales...
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Topic/Subtopic Promoting Children's Development, Supporting Children's Social-Emotional/Behavioral and Mental Health
Introducción a las prácticas del programa para el cuidado basadas en la relación

Las prácticas del programa basadas en la evidencia...
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Topic/Subtopic Promoting Children's Development, Infant and Toddler Development and Care
Encourage Healthy Eating Habits

Encourage Healthy Eating Habits

Healthy eating is essential to a child's well-being. Children who are overweight are at risk for chronic health problems. The ...
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Topic/Subtopic Protecting Children's Health and Safety, Supporting Health and Wellness, Healthy, Active Living, Nutrition, Physical Health
Sample Strategic Plan The ABC Service Agency

This resource is a sample strategic plan that outlines the elements of a successful strategic plan, including strategic action plan focus by year.
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Topic/Subtopic Early Childhood Program Design and Management
Embracing Health and Wellness Series

In the Embracing Health and Wellness series, learn about current research topics, best practices, and safety tips for Head Start and child care programs. Discover tips for supporting staff and engaging families. Use and share these resources with health managers, child care health consultants,...
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Topic/Subtopic Protecting Children's Health and Safety, Supporting Health and Wellness, Health Literacy and Family Engagement, Health Services Management, Healthy, Active Living, Oral Health, Physical Health, Protecting the Safety of Children, Safety and Injury Prevention, Emergency Preparedness, Preparedness
Provider Cost of Quality Calculator

These resources support the use of the Provider Cost of Quality Calculator (PCQC) by providing an overview of its capabilities, instructions on entering data, and information on how specific program elements influence net revenue. Target audiences include CCDF State and Territory Administrators...
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Topic/Subtopic COVID-19, American Rescue Plan Act (ARP Act), ARP Act Supplemental Funding, Financial Incentives for Quality Improvement, Cost of Quality for Providers
About Us

 

The Early Childhood Training and Technical Assistance System (ECTTAS) National Centers and its partners promote excellence through high-quality, practical resources and approaches. They are designed to build early childhood program capacity and promote consistent...
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Topic/Subtopic Early Childhood Program Design and Management
About the ACF Early Childhood Training and Technical Assistance System

The Early Childhood National Centers for Training and Technical Assistance (T/TA) promote excellence through high-quality, practical resources and approaches. They are designed to build early childhood program capacity and promote consistent practices across communities, states, Tribes, and...
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Topic/Subtopic Leadership and Coordination