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Strong Foundations
Matter SYMPOSIUM
2015TOGETHER4CHILDREN
The Early Years Matter for Our FutureMARILOU HYSON, PH.D.
EARLY CHILDHOOD CONSULTANTUNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS BOSTON
What Happens in VegasStays in Vegas
• BUT . . .• What happens in the early years doesn’t stay in the early
years.• The ripples move out.• And together we can influence their impact.
The Impact of the Early Years for Babies and Toddlers
• 40% of babies and toddlers are in low quality programs (Halle et al., 2011; Zero to Three, 2009)
• Low quality caregiving environments can create harmful stress and insecure attachment.
• BUT• Home visiting programs like the
Nurse-Family Partnership can lead to positive cognitive and academic outcomes in later years (Olds et al., 2007)
The Impact of the Early Years for Preschoolers
• Most child care for preschoolers is mediocre, with less than 10% being truly excellent (Halle et al., 2011)
• BUT• Good quality preschool has
lasting benefits, even into the teenage years and adulthood (Vandell et al., 2010; Yoshikawa et al., 2013)
The Impact of the Early Years for Children Living in Poverty
• Children in poverty are more likely to attend low quality ECE programs or no programs at all (Peth-Pierce, 2002)
• BUTComprehensive interventions can make a huge positive difference even after poor children grow up (Hyson & Tomlinson, 2014).
The Impact of the Early Years for Children Experiencing Stress and Violence
• “Toxic stress” in the early years has severe, long-term effects on learning, behavior, physical and mental health (Shonkoff, 2012)
• BUT• Low income children who
attended a comprehensive preschool program were 52% LESS likely to become abused or neglected than children without these supports (Reynolds & Robertson, 2003).
The Impact of the Early Years for Children with Disabilities
• Many children with disabilities don’t receive much-needed early intervention services (Natl. Dissemination Center for Children with Disabilities 2013)
• BUT• When children with disabilities
are in high quality, inclusive programs, they benefit, as do their typically-developing classmates (Odom, Buysse, & 2011)
The Impact of the Early Years for Children with Challenging Behavior
• Young children who have severe, persistent CBs are likely to have both social and academic difficulties and be at risk of dropping out later on (TACSEI 2004).
• BUT• High quality early interventions,
such as those based on the Pyramid Model, can reduce CBs, improve self-regulation, and increase academic success (TACSEI, 2004).
The Impact of the Early Years for Children in Immigrant Families
• 43% of children in immigrant families—compared to 23% of non-immigrant children—never participate in a preschool program (Fortuny et al., 2009).
• BUT• When children from immigrant
families are enrolled in early childhood programs, their school readiness is improved, even more than for other children (Gormley et al., 2004).
So, What Needs To Happen?
• Professional Practices
• and
• Public Policies
Priorities for Professional Practices
Together, we can work to help all early childhood professionals—directors, teachers, and others1. Create inclusive, high quality environments that promote
development and learning2. Base program decisions on the best available evidence3. Respond to every child as a respected individual4. Collaborate with families and colleagues5. Prevent and intervene early and well
Priorities for Public Policies
Together, we can advocate for policies that1. Increase investments in comprehensive services2. Support evidence-based quality improvement3. Support excellent professional development for directors,
teachers, and other early childhood practitioners4. Support program innovations, scale-up, and effective
implementation5. Support families so they can support their children6. Reduce child care costs while compensating practitioners
adequately
http://developingchild.harvard.edu/resources/multimedia/videos/brain_hero/
Together, YOU Are the Key to Strong Foundations and a Strong Future
For our childrenFor our familiesFor our education systemFor our society
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_26FOHoaC78
Thank You and Have a Wonderful Symposium!
CPPP.org Jennifer Lee, Research Associate, Center for Public Policy PrioritiesApril 23, 2015
Texas is ranked the 43rd best state to be a kid.
To be the
#1 state for
KIDS!
c
Health
27% of Texas kids (1.9 million) live in food-insecure households.
CACFP helps feed
nearly 200,000 kids
in more than 14,000 child care sites throughout
Texas.
Texas is ranked 49th for children with health insurance.
Child uninsured rates have decreased in Texas
“Welcome Mat” effect: Insure more parents,
Insure more kids
Family of 4 making $24,500 (101% of the poverty line)
• No Medicaid for parents
• Access to subsidies
• Monthly Premium = $43 (2.2% of income)
• Kids covered through Medicaid
Family of 4 making $23,500 (96% of the poverty line)
• No Medicaid for parents
• No access to subsidies
• Monthly Premium = $440 (21.6% of income)
• Kids covered through Medicaid
Don’t insure more parents, Insure fewer kids
NOT
women of childbearing age in Texas does not have
health insurance.
babies in TX are born to women who receive late or no prenatal care, increasing the likelihood
of health problems.
Close the Coverage Gap and expand health insurance options for families!
Child Poverty and Family Economic Security
Truth: 1 in 4 Texas
kids lives in poverty.
Child poverty is pervasive throughout Texas
Texas Bexar Dallas Tarrant Travis
25% 24%
30%
22% 21%
Child poverty differs by region
Texas has low parental unemployment rates and high child poverty rates
Why should I care?
Representing 90% of kids in Texas living apart from
their parents
in Texas live in informal or voluntary kinship care
253,000 kids TRUTH:
$93
$1,000
Monthly cash assistance
One-time payment to
grandparents
11,000 kids
648 families
Available assistance is low and not accessible to caregivers
Provide more support for informal kinship caregivers.
Change the state law that prohibits Texas cities from setting their own minimum wage.
Raise the minimum wage!
Make Texas THE BEST state
for kids… and their
hardworking families!
Education
TRUTH:“Texas’ future depends heavily on whether it meets the constitutional obligation to provide a general diffusion of knowledge…
- Former Judge John Dietz, School Finance Case, District Court Ruling, August 28, 2014
Unfortunately, in recent years, Texas has defaulted on its constitutional promise.”
Why are Pre-K & early childhood so important?
Every dollar invested in Pre-K saves Texas a minimum of $3.50
“It’s easier to build strong children than to repair broken men.”
- Frederick Douglass
2 out of 10
Improve Pre-K quality standards and expand Pre-K to a full day
for eligible kids.
Could be better.
To be the
#1 state for
KIDS!
Look Out for KIDS COUNT Data Center Webinar in April!
Center for Public Policy Priorities
We believe in a Texas that offers everyone the chance to compete and succeed in life.
We envision a Texas where everyone is healthy, well-educated,
and financially secure.
@CPPP_TX
Center for Public Policy Priorities
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TWCChild Care Services
Program Structure• The Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) is the Lead
Agency for the federal Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF)
• TWC delegates the administration of workforce services and contracts with each of the state’s 28 Workforce Development Boards (Boards) to administer CCDF-funded child care services.
• State law prohibits Boards from directly delivering services. Therefore, Boards competitively procure child care contractors to provide child care services.
Program StructureContractors perform the following services:• determine eligibility for CCDF services; • provide information to assist parents in making
informed choices related to their children’s care; • authorize child care subsidies with the provider
each parent chooses; • Reimburse child care providers; and• implement services to improve the quality and
availability of child care.
Performance
Targets and actual performance for State Fiscal
*
Choices Non-Choices Combined
SFY 14 Target Actual Target Actual Target Actual
Average Children Per Day 7,351 5,533 92,401 96,471 99,752 102,004
SFY 15 Target Actual Target Actual Target Actual
Average Children Per Day 7,471
90,670
98,141
Subsidized Child Care in TexasNumber of kids by age group
• Infants/ 0 – 17 mo. ( 10.56% of children in subsidized care)
• Toddler/ 18 – 35 mo. (18.44% of children in subsidized care)
• Preschool/ 36 - 71 mo. (36.84% of children in subsidized care)
• School-age/ 72 mo. - 12 yrs. (34.16% of children in subsidized care)
Subsidized Child Care in TexasPercent of providers participating• 13% of regulated child care slots are filled
by TWC-subsidized children • 40% of ALL regulated child care facilities
serve at least 1 TWC-subsidized child;– 63% of all child care centers;– 23% of all licensed child care homes; and– 20% of all registered child care homes.
Quality InitiativesIn SFY 2014, the Commission approved $11.2 million for eight statewide quality initiatives:
• TRS Mentors and Assessors ($3.6 million) • TRS Implementation ($600,000) • Inclusion Training and TA to providers ($1.5 million) • Child Care Professional Career Pathways—integrating Fast Start
and Adult Education and Literacy programs ($2 million) • Child Care Incentive and Quality Award Conference ($400,000) • Pilots of individualized instruction and assessment tools ($2
million) • Parent Portal ($100,000) • Funding for providers serving military communities ($1 million)
Texas Rising Star• Texas Rising Star (TRS) Provider
• Providers voluntarily exceed licensing requirements• Tiered Reimbursements for Subsidized Children
• Approximately 1,150 child care providers or 17% percent of facilities providing subsidized child care are TRS certified
• FFY 2014 29.52% of children served in TRS
HB376House Bill 376 enacted by 83rd Legislature
Tiered Reimbursement Rates for TRS Certified Providers2% of Child Care Allocation for Quality Activities ($9.4
million)Funding for TRS Mentors and AssessorsTRS Workgroup to Review TRS CriteriaTWC Develop Rules and Guidelines Based on TRS
Workgroup Recommendations
Texas Rising StarTRS Categories (Rule 809.130)• Director and Caregiver Qualifications and
Training• Caregiver-Child Interactions• Curriculum• Nutrition and Indoor/Outdoor Activities• Parent Involvement and Education
Texas Rising Star
Implementation timeline
• March 2015: conduct statewide training for TRS assessors and mentors on new TRS program rules and TRS Guidelines
• April-August 2015: conduct assessments of current TRS
• September 1, 2015: New tiered rates for TRS Providers are effective.
Reauthorization
First reauthorization since 1996; Provisions include
• HEALTH AND SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR CHILD CARE PROVIDERS
• TRANSPARENT CONSUMER AND PROVIDER EDUCATION INFORMATION
• FAMILY-FRIENDLY ELIGIBILITY POLICIES • ACTIVITIES TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF CHILD CARE
FY2015 Quality InitiativesIn SFY 2015, the Commission approved:• $1.5 million to improve access to infant and
toddler care, and • $6.4 million to assist child care providers in
improving the quality of care and achieving TRS certification or attaining a higher TRS certification level.
Thank you
Patricia A. GonzalezDirector, Technical Assistance and Child Care
Texas Workforce Commission
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