1. Welcome to the 1 st Annual Summer Early Childhood Public Policy Institute!

2. Submitted to: New Mexico Children, Youth and Families Department By: First Choice Community Healthcare in partnership with South Valley Early Childhood Group BERNALILLO COUNTY SOUTH VALLEY EARLY CHILDHOOD SYSTEM OF SYSTEMS (SVECSOS) PLAN

3. Readiness Framework for South Valley Early Childhood System of Systems Plan Result

4. Who is the Plan Focused on? Four Distinct Target Groups For Plan Pre-Pregnancy & Pregnancy Pre-Pregnancy & Pregnancy Infants & Toddlers- Not in School (Age: 0 to < 3) Infants & Toddlers- Not in School (Age: 0 to < 3) Children in Pre-k or Kindergarten (Age: 3-5) Children in Pre-k or Kindergarten (Age: 3-5) Children in First to 3 rd Grades (Age: 6-8) Children in First to 3 rd Grades (Age: 6-8)

6. Child Abuse is A Major Challenge to Well Being of Young Children 0-5 The rate of child abuse and neglect for infants in South Valley Target area is 50% higher than the county rate*. The rate of child abuse and neglect for toddlers (1-4 year olds) is 30% higher than the county rate*. Children exposed to toxic stress do not achieve optimum development in the early years and are at risk for many cognitive, physical, emotional, mental, social disabilities throughout their young and adult life. Child abuse is preventable *Source: NM Community Data Collaborative 2007-2011

7. What Do Families With Young Children Need By Developmental Age Before & During Birth 1 year 2 Year 3 Year 4-5 Year Pregnancy Pre –Pregnancy, Prenatal & Oral Health Care Home Visiting, Parenting Education, Family Engagement & Support Comprehensive Health Care Services: Primary and Acute, Early Childhood Mental Health Services, Oral Health, Hearing and Vision, Nutrition & High Quality Early Care & Education (Birth – 5) Voluntary Pre-K Developmental Screening / Early Intervention Age of Child Service Components

8. Home Visitation Capacity in South Valley