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Research ReportsResults Accountability Guidebook: Child Care Resource and ReferralBy Clara Pratt, Rachel Ozretich and Bobbie Weber. Oregon State University Family Policy Program & Oregon Child Care Research Partnership. This guidebook on CCR&R results accountability was prompted by questions such as, "For what should CCR&R programs hold themselves accountable?" and "In what measurable ways do CCR&Rs contribute to families, children, and communities?" To order a copy of the Guidebook, please contact: Bobbie Weber, Director
Moving the Debate on Child Care Financing into Communities and States: A Working SeminarDescribes the movement of the financing issue discussion from the national level to state and local venues. The role of CCR&R in designing a national child care financing system is highlighted and local R&Rs and state networks can use the information in their own planning. The listing of "National Resources for State and Local Early Care and Education Financing Projects" found in the attachments offers descriptions and contact information about an extensive number of financing programs and projects around the country.
Data Collection for Building Early Learning Systems: Using Data for Real World Decision-MakingThis paper summarizes the sources of data available for the consumers of information on early care and education including parents, community planners, economic developers, employers, policy decision-makers, programming decision-makers, and researchers. By providing a framework for discerning the sources of data by type, advantages and disadvantages, this paper is a useful resource for individuals building early learning systems at the local, state and national levels.
Poised for Shaping Results-Based Early Learning SystemsPublic demand for child care has risen sharply since NACCRRA published its first report on child care resource and referral (CCR&R) in 1996. This new report documents how the CCR&R field has responded in terms of the volume, scope, and sophistication of services it provides to families, child care providers, and communities. Printed copies are available: Member: $5.00, Non-Member: $10.00
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