Collaboration Needs Assessment Strategic Plan 2009 - 2014
Introduction
Between December 2008 and March 2009, the Illinois Department of Human Services’ Head Start Collaboration Office (HSSCO) and the Illinois Head Start Association (IHSA) conducted a web-based collaboration needs assessment survey of all Head Start grantee agencies in Illinois.
The purpose of the survey was to gather information from local agencies on their perceptions of their relationships with other organizations and service systems that may be serving or affecting Head Start children and their families. This report focuses on how Illinois Head Start agencies are working with other organizations and services to bring about an integrated system of care and education. It can be useful in state and community level planning.
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2008-2009 Collaboration Needs Assessment Report
Between December 2008 and March 2009, the Illinois Department of Human Services’ Head Start Collaboration Office (HSSCO) and the Illinois Head Start Association (IHSA) conducted a web-based collaboration needs assessment survey of all Head Start grantee agencies in Illinois.
The purpose of the survey was to gather information from local agencies on their perceptions of their relationships with other organizations and service systems that may be serving or affecting Head Start children and their families.
This report focuses on how Illinois Head Start agencies are working with other organizations and services to bring about an integrated system of care and education. It can be useful in state and community level planning.
Download the Report below:
PDF - 9 pages
Early Childhood Program Matrix - Updated
An updated version of the Early Childhood Program Matrix is now available online and in PDF download.
PDF - 8 pages
Illinois Early Childhood Collaboration
The Illinois Early Childhood Collaboration web site was created to make collaboration models and resources accessible to the Illinois early care and education community. A project of the Collaboration and Integration Committee of the Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) Child Care Advisory Council, the intent was to have one place to find information about early childhood collaboration.
This site describes collaboration models and provides information in three areas: program, community and family child care homes. In addition to general information, the site includes profiles of Illinois early care and education program and community collaborations. The IDHS Head Start State Collaboration Office funds its development and maintenance with the federal Head Start Collaboration grant.
IL Collaboration Profile Disclaimer
This web site is designed to illustrate a range of Illinois early care and education collaboration profiles and is not necessarily an endorsement of any particular model, program or agency. If you want specific forms, budgets, or have any questions about any of the profiles, contact information is provided for you on each Illinois collaboration profile.