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Strengthening Early Childhood in Kansas
WebinarJanuary 29, 2020
Needs Assessment Update
Needs Assessment
Outline: Executive Summary and Introduction Needs Assessment Approach and Components Experiences of Children and Families Programs and Services Regional Profiles Infrastructure Critical Analysis Next Steps and Opportunities
Needs Assessment Update
Needs Assessment
Regional Profiles What We Learned What Kansans Told Us Geography Most Common Disruptors
Needs Assessment T ime l ine
Needs Assessment
Final Design Phase
Completion Date – February 2020
Available Online – Kansas Children’s Cabinet Website
Helpful in fostering community discussions, making decisions, state and regional perspectives, etc.
Strategic Plan
Executive SummaryIntroduction Importance of Early Childhood History of Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) in Kansas Who are youngest Kansans and what will empower them to thrive? Vision Guiding PrinciplesOur Process
S t ra teg ic P lan Out l i ne
Strategic Plan
Overview of Building Blocks (Strong Families, Healthy Development, Early Learning)
Strategic Plan Commitments (Workforce, Communities, Systems Alignment, Innovation) Need/Challenges Goals and Strategies Bright Spots
S t ra teg ic P lan Out l i ne
Strategic Plan
Strong Families: Kansas kids and families are stronger when their basic needs are met.
Healthy Development: Kansas kids and families thrive when they have equitable access to comprehensive health and development services.
Early Learning: Kansas kids are prepared for success in kindergarten and beyond when their families have equitable access to quality care and early learning environments.
Bu i ld ing B locks
Strategic Plan
Workforce: Kansas will lead the way in developing, supporting, and valuing early childhood professionals.
Connected Families, Connected Communities: Kansas will empower and equip communities to create the best environments to raise a child.
Systems Alignment: Kansas will align the early childhood care and education system for maximum impact
Innovation and Scaling: Kansas will champion innovation and create opportunities to invest in the future of Kansas kids
Commi tment s
Strategic Plan
Writing Process Continues
Overview Presentation – February 7th Cabinet Meeting and Stakeholder Group Meeting
Feedback Phase – mid-February
Final Design Phase – February/March
Completion Date – April 2020
S t ra teg ic P lan Nex t S teps
Strategic Plan
St ra teg ic P lan
Contributors List
Link in Chat
Quick and Easy!
@cppr_media
ourtomorrows.kucppr.org
Community Action Lab UpdateJanuary 29, 2020
Summary numbers to dateHighlights from completed ActionablesWhat communities are learningPartner commentsGet involved
Agenda
Northwest North Central Northeast
Southwest South Central Southeast
Community Action Lab Map
Location of Actionable 46 total Actionables3 Statewide Actionables
By the Numbers
100%
Actionables Funded
Funding Received
50%50%
Partner Updates
Updates Received Awaiting Updates
13%
30%57%
Progress Status
Completed Implementing Planning
Organization: USD 368 Paola Parents as Teachers ConsortiumRibbon cutting in DecemberSpace for 7 more stations in districtWorking to communicate needs and interest to potential partners
Highlights – Lactation Station in Hillsdale
Organization: USD 349 Parents as TeachersCreated meal boxes with family-oriented recipes for 25 low-income families with children under the age of 5Included Stafford County Health Department and JAG studentsMet many new community families
Highlights – Making Meals with your Children is Healthy and Fun!
Organization: Kansas Breastfeeding Coalition, Inc.Translated two posters into Somali and SpanishShared five informational handouts in SomaliDistributed materials in Dodge City, Garden City, and Liberal
Highlights – Speak My Language: Translations of Breastfeeding Education Materials
Communities are creating more stories like the ones they want to see by:
• Working with new partners and families • Coordinating both internally and
externally• Adjusting to needs• Already thinking of ways to expand
This is just the beginning!
Action Labs Engage Communities in New Ways
▸Partners: share your updates!▸Find Actionables details and contact information on
the KCCTF and Our Tomorrows websites▸Check the websites periodically for photos, blog
posts, and updates about Actionables in your area!
Kansas Children’s Cabinet and Trust Fundhttps://kschildrenscabinet.org/get-involved/
Our Tomorrowshttps://ourtomorrows.kucppr.org/community-action-labs/
Get Involved
@cppr_media
ourtomorrows.kucppr.org
Thank you!
Stay Connected
Needs Assessment Report – February 2020
KCCTF and Stakeholder Group Meetings – February 7th
Strategic Plan – April 2020
Online Share Form - (kschildrenscabinet.org/share)
Webinars and Email Updates –(kschildrenscabinet.org/early-childhood)
What ’ s Nex t?
Stay Connected
What ’ s Nex t?
Join Child Care Aware of Kansas on Twitter, Thursday, January 30th from 1-2pm for a #TwitterChat
Use #kschildcarechat to discuss the 2019 Child Care Supply and Demand Report.
Public webinar on Tuesday, February 13th for an in-depth presentation of the report.
Stay Connected
February 7th – KCCTF Meeting, 9:30am @ KASB
February 7th – Stakeholder Group Meeting, 1:30pm @ KASB (RSVP to [email protected])
March 25th – Kansas Head Start Association Early Learning Advocacy Day
Calendar o f Even t s
Thank You!
Share Your Thoughtswww.kschildrenscabinet.org/share
