This brief outlines strategies for organizations to develop pathways for families to expand their leadership to improve early childhood policies and systems.
(3 pp)
Publications & Resources
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Early Childhood Development and Child Safety: Mobilizing For Action
March 2018
This summary report documents the experiences of participating communities over the course of the 8-month Action Learning Lab. It highlights key themes of ALL, as well as considerations for future work.
(8 pp)
EC-LINC R2A Birth to Three Best Practices: Playgroups (Survey Of Current Practices)
August 2016
This brief summarizes the responses from a survey of current playgroup practices with EC-LINC R2A partners in September of 2016.
(8 pp)
EC-LINC R2A Birth to Three Best Practices: Playgroups
This brief offers a series of evaluation frameworks for "playgroups." It includes an at-a-glance look at best practices frameworks for: engaging families, playgroup facilitators, playgroup frequency, and playgroup content.
(6 pp)
EC-LINC Outcomes Metrics RTA Summary Report (Abridged)
December 2016
This report offers an abridged analysis and assessment of pilot implementation results from the Measuring the Impact of Early Childhood Systems Results to Action initiative.
(65 pp)
EC-LINC Research Review
November 2016
This report demonstrates the nature of the “cliff effect” in the context of work supports designed to lift families from poverty and support early childhood development.
(27 pp)
Fast Facts: Denver’s Early Childhood Council
This brief examines Denver, an EC-LINC community, and its goals, strategies, and progress to date.
(2 pp)
Strengthening Families Curriculum: Syllabus Overview
This brief outlines the syllabus for the Strengthening Families curriculum. It charts the class titles, lengths, and learning objectives.
(2 pp)
Approach to Finalizing CCDF State Plans for FY 2016-2018
February 2016
This policy paper outlines recommendations for FY 2016-2018 that will improve health, safety, and quality of child care while making it more responsive to needs of children and working families.
(8 pp)
Using Café Conversations to Build Protective Factors and Parent Leadership
2015
This brief is a guide on how to use café conversations to build leadership, relationships, and the protective factors that help strengthen families.
(4 pp)