CCR&R 2012 Annual Report

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For Kansas ChildrenFor Kansas Children

District Offi ceDistrict Offi ce SDA SDAProvides services to early childhood educators and community partners in 11 counties: Training Technical assistance Referral listing Resources and data collection

Call CenterCall Center SDA SDAProvides child care referral services to 53 counties in Southern Kansas. This program ended in June 2012.

Children are the most valuable resource for the future. Children spend the majority of their time in early childhood settings; that is why Child Start’s CCR&R is committed to increasing the quality of child care through coaching and professional development as well as educating parents to help make the best child care decision. As a result, these connections cultivate the opportunity for children to grow into a positive and productive adulthood.

Child Care Aware of South Central Kansas is a program of Child Care Aware of South Central Kansas is a program of Child Start referred to as CCR&R throughout this report.Child Start referred to as CCR&R throughout this report.

Two service delivery areas (SDAs) were served by Two service delivery areas (SDAs) were served by the program:the program:

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2012 Brought Change and 2012 Brought Change and New Opportunities....New Opportunities....

Early Childhood Wellness Project

In July, the Early Childhood Wellness Project was initiated by Child Care Aware of Kansas. Through this project, CCR&R was able to hire an Early Childhood Wellness Specialist.

The Early Childhood Wellness Project focuses on promoting healthy habits for children and families within child care programs. An Early Childhood Wellness Specialist provides monthly on-site support to help enrolled providers create, evaluate and achieve goals and objectives by implementing improvement and wellness strategies.

Call Center Consolidation

Child Care Aware of Kansas decided to consolidate from three Call Centers into one to serve the entire state of Kansas beginning in July 2012. As a result, the Child Start Call Center was closed. Now, when families from the District Offi ce SDA call, they receive provider information updated by Child Start CCR&R staff, but talk to a CCR&R staff person in Topeka.

The end of several funding streams devoted to early childhood programs for Kansas

The end of December was marked with the loss of two important programs for the early childhood fi eld. Kansas Quality Rating Improvement System (KQRIS) and the Infant/Toddler Recruitment Project both ended for the Child Start Service Delivery Area as well as for much of the state.

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CCR&R provides professional CCR&R provides professional development to early childhood development to early childhood professionalsprofessionalsIn 2012, 8,880 hours of professional development was provided to 4,465 attendees at CCR&R in-service trainings.

In addition, 7,716 hours of Adult, Child & Infant CPR/Choking, First Aid & Safety training were taken by over 1,286 early childhood professionals.

I: Child Growth & DevelopmentII: Learning Environment & CurriculumIII: Child Observation & AssessmentIV: Families & CommunitiesV: Health, Safety, & NutritionVI: Interactions & ChildrenVII: Program Planning & DevelopmentVIII: Professional Development & Leadership

All CCR&R events are based on “Core Competencies for Early Care and Education Professionals in Kansas and Missouri”. Core Competencies defi ne what professionals need to know and be able to do to provide quality care and education.

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CCR&R provides caregivers with the resources and individual help to increase the quality of care.

Kansas Quality Rating Improvement System (KQRIS)

Strengthening Families

Quality Steps Project

Early Childhood Wellness Project - See page 3

Infant/Toddler Recruitment ProgramThe Infant/Toddler Recruitment Program increased slots in Harvey Counties for infants and toddlers. In 2012 Participants in this program received grants, training, observations and one-on-one coaching from the CCR&R Infant/Toddler Recruitment Specialists.

KQRIS is a 5-Star quality rating system for child care centers, preschools, Head Start facilities, faith-based preschool programs and family child care homes. Participating child care programs received a comprehensive assessment that resulted in a 1-5 Star Quality Rating with 5 Stars as the highest possible rating.

Quality Steps Project helps enhance child care programs and strengthens the families of the children they service. Quality Outreach Specialists provide intensive technical assistance and support to child care professionals caring for infants and toddlers. Participants receive professional development, grant money, coaching and consultations with Specialists and networking opportunities.

The Strengthening Families Program seeks to reduce child abuse and neglect through a framework that can help child care providers, parents, policy makers and advocates embed effective provisions and strategies into existing systems.

Strengthening Families builds upon fi ve protective factors to promote optimal development and strong families:

1. Parental resilience2. Social connection3. Knowledge of parenting and child development4. Concrete support in time of need5. Social and emotional competence of children

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The PlaygroundThe Playground is Child Start’s online community that allows parents, providers, community, and Child Start staff to interact, share information and stories, and learn about local events.

Currently, the Playground has over 370 members and receives an average of 250 visits a month.

Technical Assistance and Technical Assistance and Coaching (TA)Coaching (TA)According to reserach studies, Technical Assistance is found to be highly correlated to increased quality of child care. CCR&R’s Specialists adn providers collaborative efforts address challenges and guide the provider to success. The graph to the left shows how TA was delivered in 2012.

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CCR&R helps families identify quality child care and make informed choices.In 2012, CCR&R helped over 1,467 parents seeking child In 2012, CCR&R helped over 1,467 parents seeking child care referrals and information on quality child care before care referrals and information on quality child care before closing June 30. Child Care Referral services continue out closing June 30. Child Care Referral services continue out through a state-wide call center located in Topeka, Kansas.through a state-wide call center located in Topeka, Kansas.

Parents have 3 options to search for child care through Parents have 3 options to search for child care through CCR&R:CCR&R:

Calling the CCR&R toll-free number: 1.800.684.3962 Completing an online form to submit to the Call Center Referral Counselors Searching for child care online using the NACCRRAware online search

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Parent child care referral callsby month in 2012

The Referral Program refers families seraching for care to over 1,700 providers. Referrals were divided out by the following care types:

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CCR&R collaborates with the community to impact Kansas children.

CCR&R works with community partners in a variety of ways to ensure children enter school ready to learn. A list of key agencies involved directly with Child Start are listed to the right.

In addition, CCR&R served on the following committees for additional community support during 2012:

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Community members listed in darker blue on the right include active collaborations to enrich the child care fi eld and communities

Best TeamButler Community College Early Childhood Advisory CouncilButler County Child and Family Development Task ForceButler Director’s MeetingCenter Child Care Orientation KDHEChild Start Health Services Advisory CommitteeChildren’s LodgeCommunities partnership and task forceCowley County Third ThursdayCowley updates- Follow up with CCA new projectCrisis Nursery Project MeetingEarly Learning Day at the State CapitolECDOECTF MeetingECTF of MarionECTF-IccEmergency Assistance Network MeetingFACT Marion Co.FACT-(ICC)Family Child Care Orientation KDHEGreater Butler County Campus-Community PartnershipHarper County ICCHarper County ICC MeetingHarper ICCHarvey Co. ICCHarvey County Resource CouncilHarvey County Resource Council MeetingHarvey ICCHCCP Advisory CouncilHealth Dept. update and review meetingHuman Services Advisory CommitteeICC MarionICC Marion Task forceInteragency Team meetingKDHE- update meetingsKELC Collaboration MeetingKELC Meeting

KQRIS Support GroupKQRIS Support Group MeetingMarion County Block grant meeting -FACT groupMarion County Interagency TeamMarion FACT meetingMcPherson County Coalition for Children and FamiliesPAT and Head Start Big Truck Night planning eventProject Recovery MtgPromise Neighborhood MtgREAL Support for FamiliesREAL Support for ParentsRice County (PRO) Meeting Providers Reaching OutRice County Coalition for Children and FamiliesRice County MtgRice County United Way Board Meeting/ Annual MeetingSCECCC Full CouncilSCECCC Steering CommitteeSedgwick County Early Childhood Coordinating Council Full CouncilSedgwick County Early Childhood Coordinating Council Steering CommitteeSF Orientation meetingSF support group meetingSmart Start WichitaSRS Presentation in Hutchinson Regional MeetingTFI Family Services meetingVender MeetingWee CareWee care MeetingWee Care Newsletter teamWichita Child Abuse Fatality Community Response TeamWWPN Coalition MtgYoung Women Support group meeting for special needs

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Adventure Dental & Vi-sionAmerican Diabetes As-sociationAmerican Diabetes As-sociationAmerican Lung Associa-tionAmerican Red CrossAQL Tree ServiceArbor E & TArkansas City Public LibraryArkansas City United Methodist ChurchArmy Reserve Child & Youth ServicesArt PartnersAssociation of Retarded Citizen (ARC) - WichitaBarber County Health DepartmentBelle Plain High SchoolBethlehem HouseBig Brothers Big Sisters of Sedgwick CountyBoeing Wichita Credit UnionBorders - WichitaBradford Memorial LibraryButler County Health DepartmentButler County Smart StartCaldwell Public LibraryCareer DevelopmentCASA of Sedgwick CountyCatholic CharitiesCenter for Economic DevelopmentCenter of Health and WellnessCentral Community ChurchCentral Kansas Medical CenterCerebral Palsy Founda-tion of KansasCessna AircraftChild Care LinksChild Care on WheelsChildren’s Mercy Health PartnersCity of GoddardCity of Wichita Environ-mental ServicesCom Care of Sedgwick CountyCommunities in Schools- Marion CountyCommunities in Schools - Harvey CountyCommunities in Schools -

Sedgwick CountyConnecting PointConsumer Credit Coun-selingCooper Early Education CenterCowley CollegeCowley County Health DepartmentDCCCA IncDerby Public LibraryEarly Childhood Task Force-Marion CountyEarly Education CenterEarly Intervention-Marion CountyESSDACKEt Cetera Shop- HillsboroEt Cetera Shop-NewtonFamilies Together IncFamily Consultation ServicesFamily Life CenterFamily Services InstituteFirst United Methodist Church- WellingtonFirst United Methodist Church-McPhersonFirst United Methodist Church-Winfi eldFoster Grandparents ProgramFriends UniversityFutures UnlimitedGreat Plains Nature CenterH & R BlockH & R BlockHarper County Health DepartmentHarper County Hospital Dist.5Harper County LibraryHarvey County Health DepartmentHarvey County United WayHarvey-Marion CDDOHaysville Public School Early Childhood CenterHeadstart-Marion CountyHealthy BabiesHeartspringHillsboro United Method-ist ChurchHorizon Mental Health CenterHutchinson Community CollegeHutchinson High SchoolHutchinson HospitalHutchinson NewsHutchinson Public Library

Hutchinson Recreation CommissionImmanual Baptist ChurchImpact After School ProgramKansas Children’s Ser-vice LeagueKansas Department of Health and EnvironmentKansas Health Founda-tionKansas Kids MuseumKeep Kids At HomeKingman Activity CenterKingman County Exten-sion ServiceKingman County Health DepartmentKingman United Method-ist ChurchKPTS Channel 8KSNW-TV 3K-State Research and Extension-Sumner CountyLearjetLifesaver LearningLindsborg Covenant ChurchLyons Faith Bible ChurchLyons United WayMarion City LibraryMarion County Health DepartmentMarion County RecordMcConnell AFBMcConnell AFB-Family Child Care ProgramMcPherson Child Advo-cacy CenterMcPherson County Fire DepartmentMcPherson County Health Department-Saline CountyMcPherson County ICC Council for Children and FamiliesMcPherson Family Life CenterMcPherson/Marion County Head StartMedical Services BureauMedicalodges of WichitaMental Health Association of South Central KansasMid Kansas CAPMid-Kansas Pediatric As-sociatesMulti-Lingual Education ServicesMulvane Fire DepartmentMulvane Vision Care

Newman UniversityNewton Chamber of CommerceNewton Public LibraryNewton Recreation Com-missionOne Step AheadParent As Teachers-Rice CountyParents as Teacher-Mari-on CountyParents as Teachers - McPhersonParents As Teachers-Arkansas CityParents as Teachers-DerbyParents As Teachers-HutchinsonParents as Teachers-WichitaPark City Community Public LibraryPeace ConnectionsPraireview NewtonQuality Care ServicesRainbows United Inc-WichitaReno County Community Developmental Disorder OrganizationReno County Early Head StartReno County Head Start-Hutchinson CenterReno County Health DepartmentRice County ExtensionRice County Health De-partmentRice County Special Services CooperativeSam’s Club #8254Sedgwick County Emer-gency ManagementSedgwick County Exten-sion ServiceSedgwick County ZooSherwin WilliamsSIDS NetworkSmart Start Reno/Rice CountySouthwestern CollegeSpirit AeroSystemsSRS-El DoradoSRS-HutchinsonSRS-McPhersonSRS-NewtonSRS-WellingtonSRS-WichitaSRS-Winfi eldSt. Francis Academy- Wellington

StepstoneSumner County CASA Project- Family MentoringSumner County Health DepartmentSumner Mental Health CenterSunfl ower ElementaryThe Farm IncThe Regional Prevention CenterTOP Learning CenterTri City Day SchoolTwice As Nice 2Tyson FoodsUnicareUnited Way of McPherson County, IncUnited Way of Reno County, IncUnited Way of Rice CountyUnited Way of the Plains, IncUSD 259-Wichita Public SchoolsUSD 260-Derby Public SchoolsUSD 308-Hutchinson Public SchoolsUSD 398-Peabody-Burns Public SchoolsUSD 408-Marion Public SchoolsVermillion IncorporatedVia Christi HospitalWellington Public LibraryWesley Medical CenterWest Wichita Family PhysiciansWestar EnergyWichita Area Sexual As-sault CenterWichita Child Guidance CenterWichita Childrens HomeWichita EagleWichita Public LibraryWichita State UniversityWichita Technical InstituteWilliam Newton HospitalWilliam Newton Hospital FoundationWinfi eld Public LibraryWomen’s Recovery CenterWorkforce Alliance of South Central KansasYMCA WichitaYouthville

CCR&R leverages funding from multiple sources to provide quality services.

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In 2012, CCR&R received funding directly from the following sources:

Child Care Aware of Kansas United Way of the Plains United Way of Rice County

The above funders receive funding from multiple sources and pass them on to CCR&R. These sources include Kansas Department of Social and Re-habilitation Services, Kansas Children’s Cabinet and Trust Fund, American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, Early Childhood Associate Apprenticeship Program and many other generous organizations and individuals.

Self SupportIn addition to grants, CCR&R raises income to channel back into the program through the following programs and events:

Growing With Children: Annual professional development conference and fundraiser.

Professional Development: Fees paid by event participants are used to offering additional professional development events.

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Child Start is fi scally responsibleChild Start, Inc was organized as a nonprofi t organization in 1958. The agency’s revenues and other support are derived principally from contributions and federal and state grants. Child Start, Inc.’s fi scal year is May 1 through April 30.

Because a signifi cant portion of Child Start’s support is in the form of federal grants, Child Start’s annual independently certifi ed audit is conducted, not only, in accordance with Government Auditing Standards issued by the Comptroller General of the United States, but additionally, in accordance with OMB Circular A-133, Audits of States, Local Governments, and Non-Profi t Organizations.

Child Start RevenueGrant Revenue $11,909,958Donations $40,739Interest Income $7Other Income $2,008,478

Figures from Independent Auditor’s Report

for the year ended April 2012

CCR&R Expense Categories

CCR&R Funding by Project/Grant/SupportKQRIS $ 116,000 Funding ended 12/31/12Infant/Toddler Recruitment $ 51,000 Funding ended 12/31/12Strengthening Families $ 66,000 Fiscal year 7/1/12-6/30/13Early Childhood Wellness $ 55,000 Fiscal year 8/1/12 - 6/30/13Quality Outreach Project $ 135,000 Fiscal year 10/1/12 - 6/30/13United Way of the Plains $ 209,858 Fiscal year 1/1/12-12/31/12Growing With Children $ 19,467 March 2012Self-Support $ 32,841 7/1/12-12/31/12

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About Child Care Resource & Referral ProgramsChild Start’s CCR&R is one of 6 independent Child Care Resource & Referral Agencies (CCR&Rs) providing services to all 105 counties in Kansas. CCR&R is the nationwide initiative that promotes and supports the availability of affordable, quality child care and early learning services.

Child Care Aware of Kansas is the administrator of the statewide Child Care Resource and Referral (CCR&R) network in Kansas which supports families and early childhood professionals all across Kansas through the local CCR&Rs.

CCR&Rs document child care needs and trends by...Acting as main sources of information about local supply and demand of child care.

CCR&Rs bridge child care and education by...Providing valuable technical assistance contacts to communities about the importance between early learning and later success in school and by sharing written material.

CCR&Rs improve the quality of child care by...

Supporting providers by offering professional development events on diverse topics such as interacting with children, child growth and development and sound business practices.Reaching out to providers with technical assistance contacts during on-site visits, phone conversations, emails and through written material.

CCR&Rs support families who raise healthy children by...Reaching out to parents by offering opportunities for technical assistance and written material.Referring families to local parenting workshops or support with helpful child development information.

Child Start CCR&R is a member of

NACCRRA’s mission is to promote national policies and partnerships to advance the development and learning of all children and to provide vision, leadership, and support to community Child Care Resource & Referral.

Growing With Children &

Director’s Chair Conferences

CCR&R and Early Childhood Director’s Organization (ECDO) come together to bring the largest annual early childhood conference in Kansas. This is CCR&R of South Central Kansas’s annual fundraiser.

Over 350 early childhood professionals attended the 2012 Growing With Children and Director’s Chair Conference. This event offered 12 sessions for attendees to choose.

This event raised over $19,450 for CCR&R.

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In 2012, CCR&R helped spread the message about early childhood critical issues.Week of the Young ChildThe purpose of the Week of the Young Child is to increase awareness of the importance of early childhood education.

Provider Appreciation DayProvider Appreciation Day is to celebrate the professionals who have dedicated their time to caring for young children.

Parent Leadership ConferenceThe annual Parent Leadership Conference is a networking and learning opportunity for parents and professionals who work with children with information in fatherhood, advocacy, education and family engagement.

Lexie’s LawThough passed in 2010, 2012 marked the beginning of new regulations regarding supervision and training for child care professionals.

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What research says...Decades of research show that for every dollar we invest in early childhood programs, we save at least $7 down the road. In fact, the Minneapolis Federal Reserve argues that the returns on early childhood investments trump the returns we see from most other economic stimulus tools. Those returns come from a wide-range of savings, including reduced costs in our welfare programs, criminal justice system, and public schools.

Besides cost savings, Kansas stands to reap other benefi ts from investing in early Besides cost savings, Kansas stands to reap other benefi ts from investing in early childhood programs, including:childhood programs, including:

Improve K-12. Studies show that high-quality early childhood programs are the best way to support improved academic outcomes in the K-12 system. Children who participate in early childhood education programs are far more likely to enter kindergarten ready to learn, read at grade level by third grade, and graduate from high school or even college.

Brain Development. 90 percent of children’s brain development occurs before age fi ve, but kindergarten starts after a child turns fi ve. By making high-quality early childhood education available to more children, we can help them during the most crucial period in their development.

Skilled workforce. Studies show that only 27 percent of at-risk kids will grow up to secure a skilled job, which not only puts that child in jeopardy of living in poverty as an adult, but also puts the state in jeopardy of not having the skilled workforce we need to attract and retain higher-paying jobs.

Safer neighborhoods. The best way to reduce crime is to prevent it from happening in the fi rst place. Research has shown that at-risk children who had not participated in a quality early childhood program were 70 percent more likely to be arrested for a violent crime before their 18th birthday.

Special thanks to Kansas Coalition for School Readiness for bringing together this information to share!

Early education is essential to reaching our goals for K-12 education—and our nation’s economy. Quality education outcomes start with quality early childhood education.

Quality early education for children from birth to age fi ve prevents the achievement gap, increases school readiness and builds a solid foundation for college, career and life success.

The choice is clear. America can continue to re-mediate from kindergarten through high school and beyond. Or, it can recognize that education starts at birth and invest in the foundation needed to develop a highly capable, adaptive and produc-tive citizen. Start building a better US and invest in America’s greatest resource—its people.

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Amitai Delgado, Amitai Delgado, Program Management Assistant

Cheryl Dunn, Cheryl Dunn, Outreach Director

Melissa BucheMelissa BucheData Specialist

Kim GarciaKim GarciaEarly Childhood Specialist

Lindy WhiteLindy WhiteWorkshop Clerk

Marilee HaneyMarilee HaneySenior Manager, Special Projects

Jacquette ThompsonJacquette ThompsonQuality Outreach Specialist

Lisa RolandLisa RolandQuality Outreach Specialist

Shirley LewisShirley LewisEarly Childhood Wellness Specialist

CCR&R is comprised of CCR&R is comprised of professionals ready to help....professionals ready to help....

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Child Start Board of DirectorsChild Start Board of Directors

Ryan Peck (Chair)Pamaline King-Burns (Vice-Chair)Micah Derr (Secretary/Treasurer)Bob RossBiz AhmadMary DeanTonya Knipp

Kent MeyerhoffMarty QuyJane SchwartzJohn SidorekShelley YoungDene NelsonSteve Regier

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