Center for the Study of Social Policy Unclaimed

Empowers parents to influence early childhood policy through community engagement.

Enables effective evaluation and enhancement of early childhood systems through robust metrics and outcomes.

Empowers community voices in policy-making, enhancing equity and collaboration.

Enhances family support systems for young children and caregivers through effective policies.

Empowers collaborative efforts to reduce disparities in child welfare through racial equity initiatives.

Empowers stakeholders to leverage data for equity-driven decision making.

Enhances family strengths to promote positive child development and prevent abuse.

Parent Leadership Network and Early Learning Nation Collective (ELN)

A network of parent leaders across communities designed to center parent voice in early childhood policy and practice, through partnership with CSSP and COFI. The Early Learning Nation Collective advances parent leadership within the early learning ecosystem with community networks and policy-oriented activities.

• Amplify Parent Perspectives
  Ensures that parent experiences inform shape early childhood policies and practices.
• Strengthen Community Connections
  Creates a robust collaborative network that fosters shared goals and collective impact across various communities.
• Promotes Racial Equity
  Advances a framework that acknowledges and addresses racial disparities in early childhood education.
• Engage Parents Effectively
  Provides essential training and resources to empower parents as advocates in their communities.
• Empower Parent Leaders
  Builds capacity among parents to take ownership of advocacy efforts and drive systemic change.

Outcomes and Metrics for EC Systems

Project focused on developing outcomes and metrics to assess and guide early childhood (EC) systems.

• Facilitates System Evaluation
  Developing metrics allows for comprehensive evaluation of early childhood systems.
• Enhances Policy Effectiveness
  Utilizing data to inform policies ensures that decisions are impactful and relevant to community needs.
• Clarifies Goals and Objectives
  By outlining specific outcomes, this framework aids in aligning stakeholders to achieve effective early childhood development.
• Builds Collaborative Support
  Ensuring stakeholder involvement enhances support for metrics developed, leading to greater adoption.

Building and Sharing Power: Lessons from California

A CSSP-led platform exploring how to build and share power in policy development. It emphasizes collaboration among community members, focuses on empowering parents and caregivers, and aims to create actionable policy changes.

• Share Effective Strategies
  Provides insights to help other regions implement effective policies.
• Enhance Community Engagement
  Empowers families and caregivers with skills to influence local and state policy.
• Collaborate on Solutions
  Engages diverse stakeholders in creating policies that reflect community needs and aspirations.

Pediatrics Supporting Parents, Infant-Toddler Court Program, and Developmental Understanding and Legal Collaboration for Everyone (DULCE)

Pediatrics-focused support initiative aimed at improving policy and practice to better assist families with young children, also focusing on enhancing outcomes through specialized court procedures for infants and toddlers, as well as offering wraparound supports to families with newborns.

• Informed by Best Practices
  Implements strategies backed by research to support developmentally appropriate interventions.
• Connects Families In Multiple Communities
  Aims to ensure effective support for families by being accessible across various locations.
• Strengthens Network Collaboration
  Promotes synergy between pediatric providers and support services.
• Empowers Families in Decision Making
  Encourages families to take part in court processes and offers support improvements.
• Promotes Healthier Families
  Facilitates healthy starts for children through dedicated resources.

Alliance for Racial Equity in Child Welfare and Cradle to Community

Coalition focused on advancing racial equity within child welfare systems through community-centered approaches to improve outcomes.

• Promotes Collective Action
  Fosters collective action among diverse stakeholders to pursue systemic change.
• Drives Evidence-Based Reform
  Incorporates data analysis to inform interventions and measure efficacy.
• Aligns Strategies for Impact
  Integrates community feedback into public policies.
• Builds Strong Community Networks
  Fosters partnerships to formulate effective interventions for families.

Data for Equity and Action

Initiative using data to advance equity and inform action across child and family services.

• Identify And Address Inequities
  Focuses on leveraging analytics to uncover systemic inequities.
• Translate Data Into Practical Actions
  Enables informed decision-making and proactive policy implementation.
• Engage Communities In Data Utilization
  Ensures that data is utilized to reflect local needs.

Strengthening Families

Framework implemented across numerous states to strengthen families and support positive child outcomes.

• Improves Child Outcomes
  Effectively enhances child and family well-being.
• Ensures Evidence-Based Practices
  Integrates research insights to drive effective outcomes.
• Provides Support And Guidance
  Encourages communities to develop resilient support systems.
• Facilitates Broader Adoption
  Allows for adaptive implementation to meet unique needs.