Federal Early Childhood Initiatives and Activities: Updates from Child Care Bureau, Administration on Developmental Disabilities, Office of Head Start and OSEP OSEP/NECTAC National Early Childhood Conference December 3, 2007 Washington, DC

Session Overview Updates from Child Care Bureau Administration on Developmental Disabilities Office of Head Start Office of Special Education Programs

Child Care Bureau Office of Family Assistance Administration for Children and Families Administers the Child Care and Development Fund by: Overseeing implementation of CCDF program by State, Territorial and Tribal Lead Agencies Supporting Lead Agencies in establishing child care policies that meet the needs of low-income working families Providing a variety of technical assistance that targeted to meet the needs of CCDF program administrators.

Child Care and Development Fund FY 2007 Funding: $5 Billion Grantees: 50 States, D.C., Puerto Rico, 4 Territories, 260 Tribes Allocations:Formula - Based Services Provided:Financial assistance to eligible parents to help pay for child care; Activities that improve child care quality and availability Block Grant:State Flexibility in CCDF administration and program development

Children under age 13 Family income does not exceed 85% State Median Income Parents working or attending education or training Children receiving or in need of protective services Who’s Eligible

Ages of Children Served through CCDF ( FY 2005) 6% Infants (Younger than 1 Year) 22% Toddlers (1 & 2 Years Old) 36% School-aged Children (6 Years & Older) 10% Kindergarten- aged Children (5 Years Old) 26% Preschoolers (3 & 4 Years Old)

Parental Choice of Child Care Settings in CCDF (FY 2005) 4% Group Home 2% Invalid / Not Reported 8% Child's Own Home 58% Child Care Center 28% Family Child Care Homes

CCDF Services for Children with Special Needs Services to children up to age 19 – (State option) Flexibility in defining special needs Prioritizing services for special needs children Increased rates for providers caring for children with special needs – (State Option)

State-Supported Activities 44 States and Territories coordinate programs that promote inclusion 24 States pay a higher reimbursement rate to providers caring for children with special needs 9 States have specific regulations related to child care for medically fragile children Funding of inclusion specialist, professional development for providers, training and technical assistance.

Supporting Inclusion through Partnerships Partnership with the OSEP, OSH and ADD on a number of activities, including Expanding Opportunities. CCB contractors on the Advisory Board of National Professional Development Center on Inclusion and the Early Childhood Outcomes Center Partnership with OHS to fund CSEFEL Partnership with States to provide technical assistance that support inclusion

Administration on Developmental Disabilities Administers the Developmental Disabilities Assistance and Bill of Rights Act of 2000 ADD funds four national grant programs: State Developmental Disabilities Councils Protection and Advocacy Agencies University Centers for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities Project of National Significance Each grantee works to impact services for individuals with developmental disabilities through system change activities

State Developmental Disabilities Councils Formula grant program Composed of individuals with developmental disabilities, parents and family members, representatives of State agencies, and local and nongovernmental agencies. Council members are appointed the governor. State Councils pursue systems change, advocacy, and capacity building to promote better outcomes Fund model demonstration projects through grants and contracts

Protection and Advocacy Agencies Formula grant program In each State, Territory, as well as a Native American Consortium, Protect and advocate for persons with developmental disabilities. Also receive funds from other federal agencies to provide protection and advocacy services in other areas, including Mental Health, Assistive Technology, and Social Security

University Centers for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities A discretionary grant program A national network of programs that engage in interdisciplinary training, community service, research, and information dissemination activities. 67 grants to 68 UCEDDs in every State and Territory.

Project of National Significance Family Support 360 Projects 21 grants funded under PNS Planning and implementation grants to create one-stop centers to assist the families of individuals with developmental disabilities (DD).

Administration on Developmental Disabilities Disaster Preparedness HHS/DHS Working Conference on Emergency Management and Individuals with Disabilities and the Elderly, July 2006 Case management project

States with Family Support 360 Grants

Office of Disability, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Oversees implementation and coordination of disability programs, policies and special initiatives pertaining to persons with disabilities Promoting early hearing screenings and issues related to dual diagnosis

Office of Head Start Head Start and Early Head Start (EHS) Federal Agency: Office of Head Start, Administration for Children & Families, Department of Health and Human Services Who is Eligible? Children under 5 from low-income families. EHS serves birth to 3 and pregnant women; HS serves 3 to 5) Number Served: 906,000 funded enrollment; 114,000 on IEP with LEA; 10,800 on IFSP with EI. (FY 07) Annual Budget: $6.88 billion (FY 07) Program Type: Federal grants directly to local agencies that agree to meet Federal Head Start standards.

Head Start Reauthorization Authorizes funding increases to $7.995B by FY10 Expands eligibility to more families above Federal poverty level (130%). Directs money to programs serving children birth-3; children of migrant workers; American Indian/Alaska Native children. Raises teacher credential goals. Stresses collaboration with State programs serving young children.

Head Start Projects Addressing Statewide Teaming

Early Childhood Learning and Knowledge Center Provides Online Directories of: Head Start and Early Head Start programs (Program Locator) Head Start State Collaboration Offices Technical Assistance providers

Department of Education Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP) o Early Childhood Outcomes Center (ECO) o National Professional Development Center on Inclusion (NPDCI) o Center for Early Literacy Learning (CELL) o Professional Development Center: Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders &

Department of Education Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP) New Investments o Technical Assistance Center for Social Emotional Intervention (TACSEI) (Jan 08) o National Early Childhood Training Enhancement Center (Jan 08) o Model Demonstration Centers on Early Childhood Language Intervention (Jan 08)

Department of Education Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP) Parent Programs Parent Training and Information Centers (PTIs) Community Parent Resource Centers (CPRC)

Institute for Education Sciences ( National Center for Education Research (NCER) National Center for Education Evaluation and Regional Assistance (NCEE) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) National Center for Special Education Research (NCSER) Current EI/ECSE funding opportunities available at / Current IES-funded special education projects list available at

National Technical Assistance Networks National Early Childhood Technical Assistance Center (NECTAC) National Head Start Training & Technical Assistance Resource Center OSEP Technical Assistance ALLIANCE for Parent Centers

Contact Information  Moniquin Huggins Director, Program Operations Child Care Bureau Administration for Children and Families (ACF) at HHS (202)  Jim O’Brien Office of Head Start Administration for Children and Families (ACF) U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)  Beth Caron Office of Special Education Programs, US Department of Education  Jennifer Johnson Administration on Developmental Disabilities Administration for Children and Families (ACF) at HHS (202)