YR 3 EHS EXPANSION APPLICATION SUMMARY.PDF

Maricopa County Human Services Department
Early Education Division
Summary of Application for Continued Funding 6/1/2019
EARLY HEAD START-EXPANSION 09HP000105
PROGRAM OVERVIEW:
Maricopa County Human Services Department (MCHSD) is requesting funding to
continue Early Head Start—Expansion services to 96 infants and toddlers for the 12-
month budget period of September 1, 2019 through August 31, 2020. The Program is
requesting the full amount of $1,769,416 in program operations, $31,319 in Cost of Living
Allowance (COLA) funds, and $43,114 in Training and Technical Assistance (TTA) funds
that are available to the Program for the third year of the five-year project period. The
defined area for these services is all of Maricopa County excluding the City of Phoenix.
PROGRAM GOALS:
1. LONG-TERM GOAL - Better physical, cognitive, and social and emotional
development in children
Short-term Outcomes- 1) Children Are Current with Recommended Health
Requirements 2) Children Meet and/or Exceed School Readiness Goals and Objectives
3) Children’s Developmental Delays Are Identified and Interventions Provided in
Inclusive Settings 4) Child Care Partners Achieve High Quality Ratings and/or National
Accreditation
Objectives-
 100% of children enrolled are current with the recommended OHS health
requirements.
 100% of uninsured, underinsured, uninsurable children will receive dental/medical
services via EHS funding and/or referrals to community for related low cost or pro-
bono services.
 95% of children will meet or exceed school readiness goals in all domains.
 10% of children enrolled in the program will be Special Needs.
2. LONG-TERM GOAL- Improved Parent and Child Interactions that lead to Decreased
Rates of Child Abuse and Neglect
Short-term Outcomes- 1) Parents have increased knowledge of their child’s
development 2) Families with Greatest Needs are Enrolled
Objectives-
 50% of parents attend at least one parent meeting scheduled.
 100% of parents enrolled for the entire program year participate in 3 parent teacher
conferences.
 87% of children enrolled will be 100% below FPL.
 Waiting list will be at 40% of program enrollment with eligible applications.
 Average daily attendance for the program will be at 87%.
3. LONG-TERM GOAL- Increase Parent Self-Reliance and Empowerment
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Summary of Application for Continued Funding 6/1/2019
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Short-term Outcomes- Children Meet Developmental Expectations; Improved
Caregiver Retention
Objectives-
 100% of parents enrolled in CCP program options are employed, in school, or job
training by the end of the program year.
 60% of all EHS parents will successfully achieve 100% of their goals, as specified in
their FPA.
4. LONG-TERM GOAL- Productive and Qualified Workforce
Short Term Outcomes- 1) CCP Directors increase their business management
knowledge and skills 2) CCP Providers Attain CDA’s
Objectives-
 100% CCP Directors attend and participate in all offered Director Academy trainings
and networking opportunities
 100% EHS CCP Caregivers have Infant Toddler CDA’s or enrolled in CDA programs
CRITERIA FOR RECRUITMENT, SELECTION, AND ENROLLMENT OF
PARTICIPANTS:
Selection and Enrollment Criteria
Categorically Eligible:
 Family Income at 100% or less of  Court Ordered Foster Care
Federal Poverty  Receiving Public Assistance (TANF/SSI)
 Homeless (McKinney Vento
Definition)
Priorities:  Children with Child Care Subsidies
 Children with Disabilities  Transitioning Children (from another EHS or HB
 Homeless program)
 Foster Care  Sibling Enrolled with Child Care Partner
 Parents working , School, or  Parent participating in Workforce Innovation and
Training 6 hours or more Opportunity Act (WIOA) employment program
Selection : Based on the vacancy, i.e. infant for infant vacancy
SITES AND COMMUNITIES:
Number of
Center
Enrollments
BEAUTIFUL OASIS 1236 S. Stapley Dr. Mesa 24
1st ACADEMY PRESCHOOL 1133 s Dobson Rd Mesa 16
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Early Education Division
Summary of Application for Continued Funding 6/1/2019
EARLY HEAD START-EXPANSION 09HP000105
Number of
Center
Enrollments
MI ESCUELITA CHILD CARE 2747 W Southern Ave Tempe 16
TUTOR TIME #6081 5550 W Bell Road Glendale 16
TUTOR TIME #6066 3901 E Guadalupe Rd Gilbert 16
TUTOR TIME #6096 905 N. McClintock Dr, Chandler 8
TOTAL 96
OPERATING BUDGET:
Category Operations TTA COLA NFS TOTAL
Personnel $331,504 $0 $0 $331,504
Fringe $149,633 $0 $5,000 $154,633
Travel $10,000 $5,000 $0 $0 $15,000
Equipment $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Supplies $25,000 $0 $0 $0 $25,000
Contractual $1,082,724 $0 $25,209 $260,000 $1,367,933
Construction $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Other $63,743 $38,114 $0 $200,962 $302,819
Indirect $106,812 $0 $1,110 $0 $107,922
Income $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
TOTAL $1,769,416 $43,114 $31,319 $460,962 $2,304,811
CHILD OUTCOMES/SCHOOL READINESS GOALS:
GOAL 1: Children will develop new knowledge and skills to be able to approach learning
with persistence, flexibility, curiosity, and engagement.
GOAL 2: Children will develop positive connections with other children and significant
adults, display initiative to meet his or her needs and express and manage emotions in
healthy ways.
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GOAL 3: Children will build, use, and comprehend increasingly complex and varied
communication skills.
GOAL 4: Children will use observation and manipulation, ask questions, make
predictions, and develop hypothesis to gain a better understanding of information and
activities in their surroundings.
GOAL 5: Children will develop small and gross motor skills and understand movement
concepts.
TRAINING AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE PLAN:
The program conducted a thorough review of program data, surveys, local and national
initiatives and priorities, results of monitoring, community and self-assessments,
Program Information Reports, staff qualifications and mandated trainings to identify
priorities and desired outcomes of the program Training and Technical Assistant and
professional development plan.
Identified Priority Desired Outcome:
Build and Advance Qualified Meet the required staff qualifications and ensure that
Staff staff have needed knowledge and skills pertaining to
their assigned work
Improve Quality Teaching Children meet goals for school readiness
and Learning
Develop Collaborations, Community partnership and collaborations meet
Partnerships and Advocacy program and family needs
Develop and Implement Accurately assess and provide timely data for use in
Outcome Services and program planning and decision making
Systems
Parent Engagement with Parents participate in supporting their child’s growth
Children and in the Program and development
Mandated and Required Compliance with Performance Standards and AZ Child
Trainings Care Licensing Requirements
Professional Development Strategies-
 Coursework- Tuition for meeting staff qualification, other credentials, and
certifications.
 Coaching- Including use of outside consultants, college advisors, and internal
subject matter experts, developing communities of practice, and engaging in
individual and small group professional development.
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 Local and National Trainings and Conferences/Workshops/Webinars- To
promote knowledge of best practices, respond to national priorities, and widening
circles of support and development of staff and parents.
 Training Materials- Increase access to professional development resources. This
includes books, manuals, DVD, and curriculums, and recorded webinars,
professional journals, etc.
ONGOING MONITORING AND ANNUAL SELF-ASSESSMENT:
The Early Education Division engages in a self-assessment process that aligns with a
culture of continuous quality improvement. The yearly self-assessment process is
centered on program goals and desired outcomes and includes staff, leaders, parents,
and partners in a review of the progress made. The Self-assessment includes a review
and comparison of program data across content areas to address higher-level systemic
issues as well as a vehicle for innovation. Throughout the year, program leaders and
staff continually track the effectiveness of program operations and progress towards
goals through an ongoing monitoring system.
During the annual Self-Assessment, staff, leaders, parents, and partners reflect on that
same data; any additional data, such as federal monitoring reports, Program Briefings,
Quarterly Program Reports, and the previous year’s Self-Assessment report. As a
result of ongoing monitoring and annual self-assessment, the program identified the
following areas for program improvement:
 Implement additional Staff Training on 1) safe sleep habits 2) Using the Family Maps
Assessment with Fidelity 3) Implementing environments that support Dual Language
learning and Cultural sensitivity
 Improve Communication within the program to: 1) fully utilize site team meetings as
an opportunity to discuss and coordinate Family and Child Services.
 Develop improved Program Plans And Systems that: 1) ensure consistency in
implementation of the center-based curriculum 2) Clarify and communicate within
the program the roles, responsibilities, and expectations of Family Services,
Education, Coaching, and Mental Health Staff 3) Support FSS and Teaching staff in
analyzing program data 4) Ensure follow-up with monitoring activities and corrective
actions are completed.
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