Initiative Detail

Initiative Name:  Infant/Toddler Specialists
State:  TN
Region:  4
Category:  Child Care; Professional Development; Professional Development; Quality Improvement
Status:  Active
Year Started:  2000
Administered By:  Child Care Resource & Referral Centers
Description:  The Tennessee Child Care Resource and Referral Network employs Infant/Toddler Specialists to provide technical assistance and training at CCR&R sites across the state. The Specialists offer multi-tiered training and technical assistance through the Tennessee Child Care Provider Training (TN-CCPT) program for child care providers and trainers. The Specialists also coordinate with CCR&R Management, the Family Child Care Network Coordinator, TOPSTAR Coordinator, Network Anchor, and other stakeholders to gather information and assist in planning and promoting a statewide system of high quality infant and toddler care.

Updated August 2009
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Geographic Scope:  Statewide
Target Population:  I/T (0-3)

Funder Name  Funding Type  Funding Source  
Department of Human ServicesPublic-Federal CCDF IT Earmark