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Evaluation of "Healthy Way to Grow": An Obesity Prevention Program in Early Care and Education Centers
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Ramos, Manica F.; Weber, Jennifer; Thompson, Joy A.; Werk, Lloyd; Shuell, Julie; Woods, Kenza; Bamdad, Tiffany – Early Childhood Education Journal, 2021
The aim of this study was to test a training and technical assistance program in early care and education (ECE) center-based programs focused on obesity prevention -- Healthy Way to Grow (HWTG). After completing a self-assessment, ECE programs develop actionable policies to improve the wellness environment. Then, they receive individualized…
Descriptors: Obesity, Health Promotion, Wellness, Early Childhood Education
Implementation Lessons from Six Early Head Start-Child Care Partnerships
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Halle, Tamara; Banghart, Patti; Zaslow, Martha; Cook, Maya; Kane, Maggie; Bartlett, Jessica Dym; Redd, Zakia; Bamdad, Tiffany; Cox, Alexandra; Lloyd, Chrishana M. – Early Education and Development, 2019
Research Findings: This study examined the development and implementation of six Early Head Start Child Care Partnerships (EHS-CCPs), unique collaborations between EHS grantees and community-based child care partners that expand access to high-quality child care and comprehensive services for low-income infants, toddlers, and their families.…
Descriptors: Early Intervention, Child Care, Early Childhood Education, Partnerships in Education
Promoting a Culture of Continuous Learning in Early Care and Education Settings. OPRE Report 2021-208
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Halle, Tamara; Cleveland, Jennifer; Bamdad, Tiffany; Nagle, Kerensa; Tout, Kathryn; Douglass, Anne; Agosti, Jen; Doyle, Stephanie – Administration for Children & Families, 2021
Young children and their families benefit from early care and education (ECE) settings implementing high-quality practices that support children's well-being, health, and safety. Activities to support quality are a focal point of federal and state investments, including over $1 billion of the Child Care and Development Fund and nearly $240 million…
Descriptors: Early Childhood Education, Preschool Education, Federal Programs, Low Income Students
Common Facilitators and Barriers to Early Head Start-Child Care Partnership Implementation
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Bamdad, Tiffany; Lloyd, Chrishana M. – Child Trends, 2020
In 2014, the Administration for Children and Families (ACF) granted funds to establish Early Head Start-Child Care Partnerships (EHS-CCPs) to expand access to high-quality child care. Through these partnerships, EHS grantees partnered with center-based and family child care providers to implement EHS Program Performance Standards and provide…
Descriptors: Early Intervention, Child Care, Early Childhood Education, Infants
Early Head Start Child Care Partnerships: Annotated Bibliography
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Banghart, Patti; Cook, Maya; Bamdad, Tiffany; Carlson, Julianna; Lloyd, Chrishana M. – Child Trends, 2019
Partnerships between Early Head Start (EHS)/Head Start and child care programs have existed for many years. In 2014, the Administration for Children and Families (ACF) granted funds to establish Early Head Start-Child Care Partnerships (EHS-CCPs) with the goal of expanding access to high-quality early learning programs to meet the needs of…
Descriptors: Federal Programs, Early Childhood Education, Partnerships in Education, Preschool Children
Strategies to Virtually Support and Engage Families of Young Children during COVID-19 (and Beyond): Lessons from Research and Considerations for Your Community
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Ramos, Manica F.; Bamdad, Tiffany; Lloyd, Chrishana M. – Child Trends, 2021
In March 2020, the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic deeply affected professional and personal lives and resulted in major disruptions in services for children and families. These disruptions impact children of all ages but are particularly problematic for children from birth to age 5 given that this is a critical time period for children's learning…
Descriptors: COVID-19, Pandemics, Preschool Children, Child Development