The Hub worked with evaluation teams to publish evidence-building briefs for the Colorado Department of Early Childhood.
Colorado Department of Early Childhood
ECE Workforce Data Analysis Brief: Wages
This brief explores median, annualized wages and number of jobs for ECE workers with a Social Security Number (SSN) who could be matched to a wage record for their employer in 2022-2023.
ECE Workforce Data Analysis Brief: Retention, Growth, and SNAP and CCCAP Participation
This brief explores the 12-month retention and growth rates the center-based ECE workforce by key characteristics. It also investigates participation in Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits and CCCAP among center-based ECE workers active in 2021–2022.
ECE Workforce Data Analysis Brief: Proposed Metrics
This brief recommends process updates to improve the quality of Professional Development Information System (PDIS) for measuring the workforce over time. Proposed workforce metrics include workforce growth and retention (for all workers and specific roles), as well as retention of new workers.
State-Funded Grant Programs: Guidance for Legislators in Bill Drafting
This guide details how lawmakers can use the statutory process for authorizing new or reauthorizing existing state-funded grant programs to improve the collection and application of data to affect meaningful change.
Learning Community on Family Economic Well-Being Research
Program Evaluation: Guidance for Legislators in Bill Drafting
This guide provides an overview of what needs to be considered when drafting statutory language for program evaluation to support smart state investments.
Early Childhood Workforce Evidence-Building Hub
Technical Report: A Cost Analysis of Colorado Community Response (CCR) – A Child Maltreatment Prevention Program Targeting Economic Security and Social Connections through Family‐Driven Case Management
A cost analysis of the CCR program. This analysis focused on program building and implementation.
Policy Brief: A Cost Analysis of Colorado Community Response (CCR) – A Child Maltreatment Prevention Program Targeting Economic Security and Social Connections through Family‐Driven Case Management
A cost analysis of the Colorado Community Response program. This analysis focused on program building and implementation.