1. Cooperation System Principles: Elements of Working Together Coordination Collaboration Communication Note: Different authors use the terms “cooperation” and “coordination” interchangeably. This diagram follows the work of Sharon Lynn Kagan in defining the least intense level as cooperation. Used with permission.

2. Adequate funding Adequate funding Resource management Resource management Time Time Staffing Staffing Environment: Environment: facility, space Effective Effective communication communication systems systems Detailed, comprehensive planning Detailed, comprehensive planning Service delivery Service delivery Policies/Procedures Policies/Procedures Ongoing evaluation and improvement Ongoing evaluation and improvement Shared vision Shared vision Mutual respect Mutual respect Attitude, beliefs and values Attitude, beliefs and values Skills Skills Knowledge Knowledge RESOURCESSYSTEMSPEOPLE Key Elements of Successful Partnerships

3. Partnering at the State Level Improved Child and Family Outcomes QUILT 2003 Aligning policy and practice across Child Care, Head Start and State Education—PreK

4. Improved Child and Family Outcomes QUILT 2003 Partnering at the Local Level Braiding funding and resources in Child Care, Head Start, and PreK

5. Improved Child and Family Outcomes QUILT 2003 Partnering at the Local Level Braiding policy and practice among Child Care, Head Start, and PreK

6. Early Childhood Education -Pre-Kindergarten -Head Start -Child Care RESOURCE SHARING (Facilities, Funding, Staff, etc.) IMPLEMENTATION of HIGHER QUALITY CURRICULUM COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS (MOU, Service Agreements) Facilitated Parental Access to Care Reduced Duplication/Redundancy in Service Provision Improved Professional Development -More Highly Qualified Staff -Increased Staff Satisfaction -Decreased Staff Turnover Maximization of Funding/ Resources Improved Parental Workforce Outcomes Community- Wide Program Sustainability Increased Parental Resources Improved Child Care Stability POSITIVE OUTCOMES FOR CHILDREN SCHOOL READINESS