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Improving Access to Services by Listening to Families in Minnesota

Podcast November 1, 2022

Jovon Perry is Director of Economic Assistance and Employment Supports Division in the Child and Family Services Administration for the Minnesota Department of Human Services. Host Dr. Sherri Killins Stewart talks with Jovon about how she’s received and responded to concrete feedback from families about how they can better access state services. Plus, the importance of being generous with other leaders who are willing to build towards equity in early childhood systems.

Equity in Colorado’s Compensation Strategies

Video October 26, 2022

In this video, Mary Alice Cohen, Deputy Executive Director of the Colorado Department of Early Childhood, gives examples of Colorado’s approaches to ensuring equity in their compensation strategies.

Engaging Partners in Colorado’s Compensation Strategies

Video October 26, 2022

In this video, Mary Alice Cohen, Deputy Executive Director of the Colorado Department of Early Childhood, discusses how Colorado engaged partners to create effective and sustainable compensation strategies.

Overview of Colorado’s Compensation Strategies

Video October 26, 2022

In this video, Mary Alice Cohen, Deputy Executive Director of the Colorado Department of Early Childhood, gives an overview of Colorado's compensation strategies. Colorado's approach includes Wage Stipends and Bonus Payments, ARPA Child Care Provider Stabilization Grants and Child Care Assistance.

Promoting Early Intervention in Louisiana: Recommendations for Increasing Enrollment in EarlySteps

Report October 19, 2022

EarlySteps is Louisiana’s statewide program that provides Early Intervention services to support infants and toddlers (birth to age 3) with developmental delays and disabilities and their families. Drawing upon data, best practices, and engagement of EarlySteps families and partners, this report provides concrete, practical recommendations to help improve enrollment in this vital program.

Overview of Illinois’ Compensation Strategies

Video October 19, 2022

In this video, Dr. Jamilah Jor'Dan, Executive Director of Illinois Governor's Office of Early Childhood Development, provides an overview of Illinois' Compensation Strategies. Illinois' approach includes Contract, Wage Stipends and Bonus Payments.

Engaging Partners in Illinois’ Compensation Strategies

Video October 19, 2022

In this video, Dr. Jamilah Jor'Dan, Executive Director of Illinois Governor's Office of Early Childhood Development explains how Illinois engages partners when designing compensation strategies. Illinois' approach includes Contract, Wage Stipends and Bonus Payments.

Equity in Illinois’ Compensation Strategies

Video October 19, 2022

In this video, Dr. Jamilah Jor'Dan, Executive Director of the Illinois Governor's Office of Early Childhood Development, gives an overview of equity work in Illinois' Compensation Strategies. Illinois' approach includes Contract, Wage Stipends and Bonus Payments.