APPLICATION SUMMARY FOR 09CH010385.PDF

Maricopa County Human Services Department
Early Education Division
Summary of Application for Continued Funding 4/1/2019
HEAD START AND EARLY HEAD START 09CH010385
PROGRAM OVERVIEW:
Maricopa County Human Services Department (MCHSD) is requesting funding to continue Head Start services to 807
children ages 3-5 and Early Head Start services to 182 infants, toddlers, and pregnant women for the 12-month budget
period of July 1, 2019 through June 30, 2020. The Program is requesting the full amount of $13,660,381 in program
operations and $193,098 in Training and Technical Assistance (TTA) funds. The program is eligible for a cola increase of
1.77% of $241,789 for a total of $14, 095,268 that are available to the Program for the fourth year of the project period.
The defined service area for these programs is East 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
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 HS funding
and/or referrals to community for related low cost or pro-bono services.
 Utilizing the CLASS child-teacher interaction assessment for Pre-K classrooms, Emotional Support ratings will be
at 6.0; Classroom Organization ratings at 6.0; and Instructional Support ratings at 3.0
 95% of children will meet or exceed school readiness goals in all domains.
 10% of children enrolled in the program will be Special Needs.
 100% of children with IEPs will be in mainstream settings at least 50% of the time.
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.
 At least one parent conference will occur in the family’s home.
 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
Short-term Outcomes- 1) Parents Are Engaged In Employment, Job Training, Or School 2) Parents Have Connections To
Social And Community Supports
Objectives-
 A 50% increase in parents being gainfully employed, in employment skills training and or school
 25% of parents will be involved in a community/cultural association, parent committees and /or Policy Council
 60% of all EHS/HS parents will successfully achieve 100% of their goals, as specified in their FPA.
4. Long-term Goal- Expand and Improve the Quality of the Early Childhood Workforce
Short-term Outcomes- Staff Retention and Continuity and Degree Attainment
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Maricopa County Human Services Department
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Summary of Application for Continued Funding 4/1/2019
HEAD START AND EARLY HEAD START 09CH010385
Objectives-
 25% of Teacher Assistants will be enrolled in AA/BA degree programs.
 100% of eligible Teacher Assistance and Family Educators will have at least a CDA
 100% of new hires will at least have 2 weeks of Orientation prior to entering the classroom.
 100% of staff will be offered a competitive salary.
 Employee Engagement will be at 95%
 100% of employee exit interviews will be analyzed
CRITERIA FOR RECRUITMENT, SELECTION, AND ENROLLMENT OF PARTICIPANTS:
Priorities-
1. Continuing Children,
2. Children Transitioning from Early Head Start or from another HS program,
3. Child is in court ordered Foster Care or court ordered kinship care or reunification process
4. Children with Disabilities (determined by IEP/IFSP)
5. Family is considered to be Homeless per McKinney-Vento Act /HERTH Act
6. Family is receiving public assistance – TANF or SSI
7. Levels of income under 100% of poverty
Preferences-
1. Children within one year of attending kindergarten
2. Teen parent at time of application
3. Child of an active military family or a disabled veteran
4. Single Parent
5. Child is not in foster care and does not live with biological or adoptive parent
6. Parent or resident care giver is currently or been incarcerated within the last 6 months
7. Parent/Guardian needs an interpreter
8. Sibling enrolled in EHS/CCP/HS/Expansion
9. Waitlisted children from previous program year
10. First time Head Start family (excluding transitioning from EHS).
11. Parent participating in “Strengthening Working Families” project
12. Family experiencing substance abuse
13. Family experiencing domestic violence
14. Family involved with Child Welfare/Department of Child Services
15. Family has refugee status
Site Specific Preferences- Option Specific Preferences-
Sites at Publicly Subsidized Housing Developments: Early Head Start Home-based:
 Children who reside at the housing development  Infant
 A parent is not working, in school, or job training
with Program on site
and available for home visits
Compadre High School:
Early Head Start Center-based:
 Children of Parents Enrolled at Compadres High  All available parent(s) employed, in school, or
School job training
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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.
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.
100%
90% 99%
80%
70% 84%
60% 75% 71% 71% 75%
50%
40% 86%
47%
30% 56% HS Fall 2018
20% 37% 44% 39% 37%
10% 18% HS Winter 2018
0%
2018-19 Head Start % of Children
Meeting/Exceeding School Readiness Goals
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100%
90%
80% 91% 88%
70% 81%
60% 72% 73% 72%
50% 92%
40% 72% 87% 75% 72%
30% 62%
20% EHS Fall 2018
10%
EHS Winter 2018
0%
2018-19 Early Head Start % of Children
Meeting/Exceeding School Readinesss OuGoals
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 Staff Meet the required staff qualifications and ensure that staff have
needed knowledge and skills pertaining to their assigned work
Improve Quality Teaching and Learning Children meet goals for school readiness
Develop Collaborations, Partnerships and Community partnership and collaborations meet program and family
Advocacy needs
Develop and Implement Outcome Services Accurately assess and provide timely data for use in program
and Systems planning and decision making
Parent Engagement with Children and in Parents participate in supporting their child’s growth and
the Program development
Mandated and Required Trainings Compliance with Performance Standards and AZ Child 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.
 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.
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Maricopa County Human Services Department
Early Education Division
Summary of Application for Continued Funding 4/1/2019
HEAD START AND EARLY HEAD START 09CH010385
ONGOING MONITORING, SELF-ASSESSMENT, AND PROGRAM IMPROVEMENT PLANS:
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, 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) 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
together 4) Ensure follow-up with monitoring activities and corrective actions are completed.
LOCATIONS AND PROGRAM DELIVERY: (Ttotal children served 989, EHS 182, HS 807)
EHS HB EHS CB HS Single HS Single HS Single HS Single HS Double
Site 46 Visits 6.5 hr./day 6.5 hr./day 8 hr./day 6.0 hr./day 6.5 hr./day 3.5 hr./day
213 Days 213 Days 240 Days 160 days 160 Days 128 days
Community HB 22 0 0 0 0 0 0
Hamilton HUD 0 0 0 0 0 20 0
Palm Lane HUD 0 0 0 0 0 20 0
Chandler
Galveston
0 0 0 0 20 0
Elementary
Sonrise Faith
0 8 20 0 0 0 0
Community
Tutor Time Child
0 0 0 20 0 0 0
Care #6096
Gua dalu pe Community HB 10 0 0 0 0 0 0
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Maricopa County Human Services Department
Early Education Division
Summary of Application for Continued Funding 4/1/2019
HEAD START AND EARLY HEAD START 09CH010385
EHS HB EHS CB HS Single HS Single HS Single HS Single HS Double
Site 46 Visits 6.5 hr./day 6.5 hr./day 8 hr./day 6.0 hr./day 6.5 hr./day 3.5 hr./day
213 Days 213 Days 240 Days 160 days 160 Days 128 days
Guadalupe
Community 0 8 20 0 0 0 0
Center
Frank Elementary 0 0 0 0 20 0 0
Community HB 22 0 0 0 0 0 0
Aguilar
0 0 0 0 0 17 0
Elementary
Compadre High
Tempe 0 16 0 0 0 0 0
School
North Tempe
Multigenerational 0 8 20 0 0 0 0
Center
Westside
Multigenerational 0 16 20 0 0 0 0
Center
Community HB 10 0 0 0 0 0 0
Scottsdale
Paiute
Community 0 8 20 0 0 0 0
Center
Community HB 6 0 0 0 0 0 0
Gilbert Boys &
0 0 0 0 20 0 0
Girls Club
Boulder Creek
Gilbert 0 0 0 0 20 0 0
Elementary
Harris
0 0 0 0 20 0 0
Elementary
Tutor Time Child
0 0 0 20 0 0 0
Care #6066
Bellview
Community 0 8 20 0 0 0 0
Center
Child Crisis of
Mesa 0 0 37 0 0 0 0
Arizona
Edison
0 0 0 0 20 0 0
Elementary
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Maricopa County Human Services Department
Early Education Division
Summary of Application for Continued Funding 4/1/2019
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EHS HB EHS CB HS Single HS Single HS Single HS Single HS Double
Site 46 Visits 6.5 hr./day 6.5 hr./day 8 hr./day 6.0 hr./day 6.5 hr./day 3.5 hr./day
213 Days 213 Days 240 Days 160 days 160 Days 128 days
First United
0 16 20 0 0 0 0
Methodist Church
First Presbyterian
0 8 20 0 0 0 0
Church
Hughes
0 0 0 0 20 0 0
Elementary
Jefferson
0 0 0 0 0 0 34
Elementary
La Mesita
0 16 17 0 0 0 0
Housing Project
Lincoln
0 0 0 0 20 0 0
Elementary
Lindbergh
0 0 0 0 40 0 0
Elementary
Longfellow
0 0 0 0 20 0 0
Elementary
Lowell
0 0 0 0 0 0 34
Elementary
Adams
0 0 0 0 20 0 0
Elementary
Stevenson
0 0 0 0 0 0 34
Elementary
Taft Elementary 0 0 0 0 0 20 0
Webster
0 0 0 0 20 0 0
Elementary
Whitman
0 0 0 0 0 0 34
Elementary
Beautiful Oasis 0 0 0 60 0 0 0
1st Academy Child
0 0 0 20 0 0 0
Care
TOTALS 70 112 214 120 240 97 136
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Maricopa County Human Services Department
Early Education Division
Summary of Application for Continued Funding 4/1/2019
HEAD START AND EARLY HEAD START 09CH010385
Summary of 2019-20 Changes in Sites and Options:
Gilbert Tempe-
Converted 2 part day classes (AM/PM) into a single 1 New Classroom
session  Aguilar
 Gilbert Boys and Girls Club
HEAD START OPERATING BUDGET (Cola Increase of 1.77% reflected)
Category Operations TTA NFS TOTAL
Personnel $4,684,907 $30,134 0 $4,715,041
Fringe Benefits $2,436,452 $13,790 0 $2,450,242
Travel $10,000 $12,793 0 $22,793
Equipment 0 0 0 0
Supplies $173,650 0 0 $173,650
Contractual $1,302,032 $4,375 $303,496 $1,609,903
Other $703,165 $55,013 $2,463,168 $3,221,346
Indirect $1,630,286 $10,059 0 $1,640,345
Income 0 0 0 0
TOTAL $10,940,492 $126,164 2,766,664 $13,833,320
EARLY HEAD START OPERATING BUDGET: (Cola Increase of 1.77% reflected)
Category Operations TTA NFS TOTAL
Personnel $1,549,751 $8,718 0 $1,558,469
Fringe Benefits $755,823 $4,023 0 $759,846
Travel 0 $3,030 0 $3,030
Equipment 0 0 0 0
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Supplies $6,000 0 0 $6,000
Contractual $108,235 $1,265 $43,759 $153,259
Other $14,157 $46,980 $713,394 $774,531
Indirect $527,712 $2,918 0 $530,630
Income 0 0 0 0
TOTAL $2,961,678 $66,934 $757,153 $3,785,765
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