Stop Talking . . . and Start Walking: Whole Systems That Take Action for Children and Families
Over the course of this Whole Child Whole Family Whole Systems webinar series, we have journeyed together through the many forces that shape the lives of young children and their families: economic stability, maternal health, housing, homelessness, family supports, food security, and environmental conditions.
Along the way, we have heard powerful stories of resilience, uncovered systemic barriers, and spotlighted innovative solutions taking root in communities across the country. If you have attended these webinars, you know how the pieces connect and the urgency of acting across systems.
If this is your very first session, you will step right into an engaging, solution-oriented conversation that puts families at the center.
You know the issues. But the critical question remains: Will you be part of the solution? Join us on October 9 to connect the dots, bring every system’s voice to the table, and chart a path forward together.
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Leading an Early Childhood Team Through the Quality Improvement Process
Article October 7, 2026
Published in Young Children, this 2024 article provides an operational guide for aligning state QIS requirements with broader national standards, quality grants, and staff incentives.
Much-Needed Changes in Child Care Quality Rating and Improvement Systems Should Promote Equity
Blog October 7, 2026
Blog authors Gina Adams and Danielle Ewen outline systemic flaws in traditional models. This 2024 blog details how traditional QRIS frameworks often inadequately support parents, underinvest in actual center improvement, and inadvertently exacerbate funding inequalities among diverse childcare providers.
Four Trends in Early Care and Education Quality Rating and Improvement Systems
Fact Sheet October 7, 2026
This 2024 brief evaluates Parent Aware (Minnesota's system) and synthesizes interviews across six states (Delaware, Louisiana, Michigan, Pennsylvania, Vermont, and Washington). It identifies critical, modern pathways for administrators looking to overhaul and redesign state frameworks.