A series of theories of change (TOCs), that explicitly align the Colorado Department of Early Childhood’s (CDEC) programmatic efforts with the goals from its strategic plan, including: access and quality, workforce, family strengthening, and a unifying TOC.
March
Strategies to Address Racial/Ethnic Disparities in Prosecutorial Outcomes
Two-page brief that highlights four strategies District Attorneys’ Offices across Colorado are taking to reduce racial/ethnic disparities at points of prosecutorial discretion.
Racial Disparities in Prosecutorial Outcomes
An analysis of felony cases accepted for prosecution by the Denver District Attorney’s Office in the City and County of Denver.
Findings Report: Risk and Protective Factors associated with Child Welfare Involvement for Families Affected by Prenatal Substance Use
Report on initial findings of linked child welfare and vital records data from the perinatal substance use data linkage project.
Workforce Preparation Evaluation One-Pager
This one-pager provides an overview of evaluation efforts for the stimulus-funded workforce preparation strategies: Apprenticeship Program, Child Development Associate Support Specialist Program, Recruitment and Retention Scholarship Program, and Free ECE 1011 and 10131 Coursework. The Butler Institute for Families at the University of Denver is leading this evaluation under coordination of the Early Childhood Stimulus […]
Wage Increase Evaluation One-Pager
This one-pager provides an overview of evaluation efforts for the stimulus-funded Teacher Wage Increase Pilot. MDRC is leading this evaluation under coordination of the Early Childhood Stimulus Evaluation Hub.
Child Care Navigation Services & Substitute Support Evaluation One-Pager
This one-pager provides an overview of evaluation efforts for stimulus-funded Family Child Care Home (FCCH) and Availability of Care Navigators, the FCCH Network Pilot, and Substitute Fund. Marzano Research is leading this evaluation under coordination of the Early Childhood Stimulus Evaluation Hub.
Child Care Expansion Grant Evaluation One-Pager
This one-pager provides an overview of evaluation efforts for stimulus-funded Emerging & Expanding Grants and Employer-Based Child Care Grants. Schultz Patel Evaluation is leading this evaluation under coordination of the Early Childhood Stimulus Evaluation Hub.
Family Strengthening Evaluation One-Pager
This one-pager provides an overview of evaluation efforts for the stimulus-funded family strengthening strategies: Early Childhood Mental Health Consultation and Imagination Library of Colorado. The Colorado Lab is leading this evaluation in alignment with the Early Childhood Stimulus Evaluation Hub.
Child Care Stabilization Evaluation One-Pager
This one-pager provides an overview of evaluation efforts for stimulus-funded Child Care Stabilization & New Provider Success Grants, Workforce Sustainability Grants, Stabilization Grant Family Financial Relief. The Butler Institute for Families at the University of Denver is leading this evaluation under coordination of the Early Childhood Stimulus Evaluation Hub.