Initiatives (First Steps: Ohio's Infant and Toddler Initiative (Infant/Toddler Specialists))

Initiative Detail

Initiative Name:

First Steps: Ohio's Infant and Toddler Initiative (Infant/Toddler Specialists)

State:

Region:

Category:

Child Care; Professional Development; Professional Development; Quality Improvement

Status:

Active

Year Started:

2004

Administered By:

Department of Job and Family Services, Bureau of Child Care & Development in partnership with the Ohio Child Care Resource & Referral Association

Description:

First Steps promotes the school readiness of infants and toddlers by strengthening the knowledge and pratice of caregivers. Infant/Toddler specialists based in the regional CCR&R agencies support providers with technical assistance, information about the Step Up to Quality quality improvement program, access to training in Ohio's Infant and Toddler Guidelines and other professional development resources, and assessments using the ITERS instrument.

Updated July 2009

Web Site:

http://www.occrra.org/firststeps.htm

Geographic Scope:

Statewide

Target Population:

I/T (0-3)

Funder Name	Funding Type	Funding Source
Department of Job and Family Services, Bureau of Child Care & Development	Public-Federal	CCDF IT Earmark