The Partnership is a leading national model that’s based on the proven success of the Early Head Start program to improve the quality of child care in the community. The Partnership offers full-day/full-year child care in a center (ages 0-3) or family child care home (0-4) setting to ensure children receive healthy early experiences and developmentally appropriate activities that help them realize their full potential. The Partnership also provides comprehensive support to families to ensure their child’s health and wellness and family goals are met.
Family benefits:
- Extended care options
- Funding for parents who are excluded from subsidy
- Ongoing comprehensive services include:
- Nutrition
- Dental care
- Mental health
- Health care
- Disabilities
- Other family needs
- Ongoing assessment and support of social, emotional, physical and cognitive growth and development
- Diapers, wipes and formula are provided to families at no cost while in child care
Child care provider benefits:
- Access to comprehensive support for children and families
- Assistance with materials and equipment for family child care home or center
- Coaching and mentoring from a child development specialist
- Access to a monthly quality supplement for each enrolled child
- Opportunities to obtain a Child Development Associate Credential or other approved degree/certification
- Professional growth opportunities
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