PFC Strategic Plan 2006-2010

GOAL 4: Cumberland County values all of their children, birth to age 5, and families by providing options, resources, and support collaboratively to help children and families reach their full potential.

Objectives:

4.1. A comprehensive and coordinated service system that builds on the strengths and meets the needs of diverse children and their families. {SYSTEM DEVELOPMENT}

104	Child Care Resource and Referral	Child Care Resource and Referral	Partnership for Children of Cumberland County
105	Professional Development	Professional Development Career Center	Partnership for Children of Cumberland County
107	Professional Development Supplements	More at Four Coordination	Partnership for Children of Cumberland County
101	Quality Enhancements	Quality Enhancement Grants	Partnership for Children of Cumberland County
603	Program Coordination and Evaluation	Planning, Development & Communications	Partnership for Children of Cumberland County
604	System integration	WebSystem Integration and Support- Electronic Community	Partnership for Children of Cumberland County
604	System integration	Information Technology	Partnership for Children of Cumberland County

Outcomes
X% of the families receiving services from Partnership funded programs will view them as family friendly.
X% of participants in Smart Start funded activities will indicate they received services within one week.

4.2. A systematically designed evaluation design that provides sufficient information about the benefits and quality of the system that can be used for accountability and system improvement. {MONITORING AND EVALUATION}

603	Program Coordination and Evaluation	Planning, Development & Communications	Partnership for Children of Cumberland County


603	Program Coordination and Evaluation	Program Coordination – Monitoring and Support	Partnership for Children of Cumberland County


604	System integration	WebSystem Integration and Support- Electronic Community	Partnership for Children of Cumberland County

Outcomes
X% of respondents reported that utilization of the data system improve their ability to improve outcomes, to advocate for additional resources and/or to make informed decisions.
X% of respondents reported increased evaluation knowledge & utilization
X% of DSP reported increased their participation in early childhood planning and policy making efforts

4.3. The community is aware of services and actively values and supports services for children. {PUBLIC AWARENESS & SUPPORT}

517	Community Outreach, Education and Resources	Autism Outreach and Resource Services	Autism Society of Cumberland County
517	Community Outreach, Education and Resources	Disability Resource Center	The Arc of Cumberland County
517	Community Outreach, Education and Resources	BRIDGES to Successful School Transitions	Cumberland Community Action Programs
517	Community Outreach, Education and Resources	Teens 'N' Tots	Fayetteville Area Youth for Christ
517	Community Outreach, Education and Resources	Community Intervention Program	Care Management Services
517	Community Outreach, Education and Resources	Professional Development Career Center	Partnership for Children of Cumberland County
517	Community Outreach, Education and Resources	Planning, Development & Communications	Partnership for Children of Cumberland County

Outcomes
% of participants completing surveys will gain knowledge of at least 1 additional resource after being exposed to educational materials and/or activities.
X% of parents who were referred were connected with that agency or resource.

4.4. Child care and service providers have the needed tools to increase their capacity to provide high quality coordinated services. {CAPACITY BUILDING}

109	Provider training	Art Trunks/Parent Kits	Fayetteville Museum of Art
109	Provider training	Child Care Resource & Referral	Partnership for Children of Cumberland County
109	Provider training	Professional Development Career Center	Partnership for Children of Cumberland County
109	Provider training	Early Childhood Education Center	Fayetteville Tech. Community College
109	Provider training	Kindermusik & Music Therapy Connection	Kerri Hurley
109	Provider training	Read-To-Me	Cumberland County Public Library
109	Provider training	EARLY-IN/Program Outreach	Cumberland County Schools
109	Provider training	Information Technology	Partnership for Children of Cumberland County
603	Program coordination and evaluatioin	Planning, Development & Communications	Partnership for Children of Cumberland County

Outcomes
X% of respondents indicated they gained knowledge in at least one area pertaining to the technical assistance topic.
X% of respondents reported satisfaction with the variety of technical assistance.
X% of respondents reported satisfaction with the quality of the technical assistance.

Revised 8/22/2008