MONTGOMERY-The Alabama Department of Human Resources (DHR) has been awarded a grant by the W.K. Kellogg Foundation (WKKF) to help expand high-quality early learning opportunities for young infants and toddlers by providing core operating support for the Early Head Start Child-Care Partnership (EHS-CCP). The $750,000 grant will be used to improve the quality of services for children in licensed programs in Alabama. The EHS-CCP Program will serve 100% of families through the EHS-CCP Partnerships in center-based and family child care program options.
The WKKF funds will help to build the capacity of the existing 8 EHS-CCP Partners. The funding will assist in areas to strengthen their knowledge and implementation of the EHS standards. Intensive support and training is needed to assure that these family home providers meet all EHS requirements and professional development
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standards.
“It’s important that children receive quality care in child care centers and homes,” stated DHR Commissioner Nancy Buckner. “grant will help assure quality child care by funding additional comprehensive services that were not budgeted or planned for and are being identified in areas such as health, safety and mental health needs.“
An additional challenge to be addressed by the grant is the implementation of a comprehensive and reliable statewide self-assessment of the EHS-CCP Program. WKKF funds will help to ensure quality service delivery to children and their families who are participating in the EHS-CCP Program.
Media Release/State of Alabama Human Resources
