The Massachusetts Transition Project Overview of Child Care Resource and Referral Accomplishments and Opportunities June 11, 2013 © 2013 Child Care Aware® of America 11/20/2018 Presented to: Massachusetts CCR&Rs Location: Boston
Transition Contract Deliverables Develop and deliver four training sessions Develop a transition plan Supervise the implementation of the transition plan Summarize the transition plan outcomes Amendment added marketing materials and consistent state-wide forms for service delivery © 2013 Child Care Aware® of America 3
Significant Improvements to CCR&R System Speaking as one voice Working together toward solutions Consistent service delivery for families with statewide forms, policies and procedures Single statewide database with staff trained to ensure data is accurate, complete and up-to-date Statewide database manual to ensure consistent use across all CCR&Rs © 2013 Child Care Aware® of America 4
From Transition to Sustainability Transition projects ends June 30 Preparing recommendations for a 12-month project that will support CCR&Rs in the implementation of more data system development and quality services to families and providers into the future © 2013 Child Care Aware® of America 5
Systemic Changes for CCR&R Services Training On-site, 7 days in Boston, 36 topics Satisfaction of 4.0 or better (out of 5.0) Online, 5 topics Self – paced, 15 topics Technical Assistance Individual and group consultations Resources Policies and procedures, manuals, templates © 2013 Child Care Aware® of America 7
The Changing Landscape for CCR&Rs Data Management Statewide database for clients, providers and community resources Database manual Online referral module Program Management Common voucher forms More detailed reporting Consistent consumer education © 2013 Child Care Aware® of America 8
The Changing Landscape for CCR&Rs Community Services Strategic outreach activities Enhanced communication methods Tracking community outreach Working with key stakeholders © 2013 Child Care Aware® of America 9
What the Future Looks Like Enhancement of data management Online Provider Services module Training Tracking module Improve: Provider services Community services Child care reporting services © 2013 Child Care Aware® of America 10
Questions and Answers Child Care Aware® of America Lynette M. Fraga, PhD Lynette.Fraga@usa.childcareaware.org 703-341-4198 Child Care Choices of Boston Anne Corbin anne.corbin@bostonabcd.org 617-348-6465 Child Care Resources Kim Dion kdion@sevenhills.org 508-796-1833 © 2013 Child Care Aware® of America 11