Early childhood education professionals and families document current and ideal child care experience
Top three components of an ideal early childhood system:
Quality child care options for all families
Funding to cover the real cost of Early Childhood Education (ECE)
Compensation that attracts/retains competent, diverse early childhood professionals
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Early childhood education professionals and families document current and ideal child care experience
Top needs identified by SDA school leaders:
Improved work-life balance to increase retention
Training in change management, strategic planning, fundraising, finance, and talent management
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Washington, D.C. Ward 8 residentsʼ data were collected through surveys, focus groups, and town halls as part of the Ward 8 Community Economic Development initiative. Identified solutions across the following focus groups: economic justice; education, workforce development and employment; environmental justice; family support; health, wellness and safety; and housing justice.
Partner-identified Needs:
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Provide additional technical assistance and capacity building
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Increase depth and frequency of foundation staff interactions with partners/grantees
Provide additional long-term funding
74% of our current agreements span durations of less than one year