Stakeholder Survey on Florida Early Childhood Policy Thanks for choosing to contribute your perspective on policies that influence the well-being of babies (birth to age 3) and families with young children here in Florida!This survey is made possible because Florida was selected as one of 12 states participating in a national initiative called the Early Childhood Comprehensive Systems (ECCS) Impact Project. Due to the ECCS award, our state now has the opportunity to work with ZERO TO THREE, the National Center for Infants, Toddlers and Families, to complete a statewide self-assessment. More information is available at www.fleccsimpact.org. As you will soon discover, this survey is comprehensive! It covers a variety of areas relating to Early Learning, Healthy Development, Family Well-Being, and System Building. It is fine to respond "Don't Know" or to skip questions as you see fit. You can contribute confidentially or provide your name and contact information at the end if you prefer. While you can probably complete the entire survey of 109 questions in about 20 minutes if you simply respond to the multiple choice options, your comments are incredibly valuable, especially about the following: STRENGTHS & CHALLENGES: It is so helpful to hear about particular ways that policies or practices are working really well or are creating significant problems. DISPARITIES & EQUITY: It is also important to find out what you are noticing about differences in implementation or family experiences across neighborhoods, or across racial and ethnic identities. This will help to address disparities and to bring about equity for all babies, families and communities throughout Florida.This survey will be circulating throughout Florida over the upcoming two weeks. Then overall results will be shared publicly so that everyone can use them to support ongoing advocacy and changemaking efforts. If you have any questions or feedback about this survey or process, you are welcome to contact Dr. Allison Pinto (AP@allisonpinto.com; 727.225.9362), who is consulting to Florida ECCS and overseeing this survey process. Thanks in advance for taking the time to contribute, and for all you do to promote the thriving of babies here in Florida! OK, now let’s get started… EARLY LEARNING OPPORTUNITIESPlease share your perspective on current policies, practices, resources and programs relating to early learning opportunities for babies (birth to age 3). CHILD CARE Question Title 1. Families in need of child care for their babies can access affordable, high-quality care in their communities. No / None Some Most Yes / All Don't Know COMMENTS: Question Title 2. Family, friend, and neighbor caregivers of babies have access to supports such as lending libraries, play opportunities, training, consultation, etc. No / None Some Most Yes / All Don't Know Comments: Question Title 3. Families can access a network of Child Care Resource and Referral agencies to help identify their needs and refer them to appropriate child care programs. No / None Some Most Yes / All Don't Know Comments: Question Title 4. Child care providers working with babies regularly use engagement strategies to support parents as their child’s first teachers. No / None Some Most Yes / All Don't Know Comments: Question Title 5. Infant-toddler child care programs regularly work with community partners such as libraries, museums, parks and recreation, the faith community, etc. No / None Some Most Yes / All Don't Know Comments: Question Title 6. Infant-toddler child care programs are culturally responsive and address the needs of babies learning English as a second language. No / None Some Most Yes / All Don't Know Comments: Question Title 7. Babies with disabilities can access supports needed to participate in child care programs. No / None Some Most Yes / All Don't Know Comments: Question Title 8. Infant–toddler child care professionals are paid wages at least as high as other early care and education professionals. No / None Some Most Yes / All Don't Know Comments: Question Title 9. Infant–toddler child care professionals are paid a living wage. No / None Some Most Yes / All Don't Know Comments: Question Title 10. Child care professionals can access infant-toddler specific professional development through: No / None Some Most Yes / All Don't Know Higher Education Higher Education No / None Higher Education Some Higher Education Most Higher Education Yes / All Higher Education Don't Know In-Service Training In-Service Training No / None In-Service Training Some In-Service Training Most In-Service Training Yes / All In-Service Training Don't Know Technical Assistance Technical Assistance No / None Technical Assistance Some Technical Assistance Most Technical Assistance Yes / All Technical Assistance Don't Know Comments: Question Title 11. Technical assistance providers, coaches, licensing specialists, and other individuals providing support to child care providers are trained in infant–toddler development. No / None Some Most Yes / All Don't Know Comments: Question Title 12. Families experience themselves and their babies as being treated with respect by child care providers and the various organizations associated with child care. No / None Some Most Yes / All Don't Know Comments: EARLY INTERVENTION Question Title 13. Babies with potential developmental disabilities or delays are referred to and receive Part C Early Intervention services, when eligible. No / None Some Most Yes / All Don't Know Comments: Question Title 14. Babies exiting Early Intervention have either completed the Individualized Family Service Plan or transitioned to appropriate services to support their development. No / None Some Most Yes / All Don't Know Comments: Question Title 15. Babies who have a substantiated case of child abuse or neglect are referred to Part C Early Intervention for screening and/or evaluation. No / None Some Most Yes / All Don't Know Comments: Question Title 16. Babies in the child welfare system who have developmental delays, but do not meet Part C eligibility, receive needed services. No / None Some Most Yes / All Don't Know Comments: Question Title 17. Families experience themselves and their babies as being treated with respect by Early Intervention providers, and the various organizations associated with early intervention. No / None Some Most Yes / All Don't Know Comments: Question Title 18. Do you have ideas about policy-related changes that could better promote the early learning of babies throughout Florida? Please share your thoughts here. HEALTHY DEVELOPMENTPlease share your perspective on current policies, practices, resources and programs relating to the healthy development of babies (birth to age 3). PHYSICAL HEALTH Question Title 19. Pregnant women have access to and regularly receive prenatal care throughout pregnancy, as well as postpartum care. No / None Some Most Yes / All Don't Know Comments: Question Title 20. Babies live in healthy environments, free from environmental hazards. No / None Some Most Yes / All Don't Know Comments: Question Title 21. Families with babies can regularly access nutritious food. No / None Some Most Yes / All Don't Know Comments: Question Title 22. Babies regularly receive recommended well-child visits. No / None Some Most Yes / All Don't Know Comments: Question Title 23. Babies have an identified medical home. No / None Some Most Yes / All Don't Know Comments: Question Title 24. Eligible women and children utilize the Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Program. No / None Some Most Yes / All Don't Know Comments: Question Title 25. Eligible families with babies utilize the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). No / None Some Most Yes / All Don't Know Comments: Question Title 26. Primary health care providers are reimbursed adequately for the time it takes to provide child development guidance in well-child visits. No / None Some Most Yes / All Don't Know Comments: Question Title 27. Infant–toddler caregivers and child care programs access health care consultation as needed. No / None Some Most Yes / All Don't Know Comments: Question Title 28. Families experience themselves and their children as being treated with respect by health care providers, and the various organizations associated with physical health. No / None Some Most Yes / All Don't Know Comments: DEVELOPMENTAL SCREENING Question Title 29. Families with babies access developmental screening in pediatric and/or early care and education settings. No / None Some Most Yes / All Don't Know Comments: Question Title 30. When developmental screening indicates a need for services, families with babies are referred to and have access to appropriate services. No / None Some Most Yes / All Don't Know Comments: Question Title 31. Screening results are regularly shared (with parent consent) with the providers making referrals, so that they can continue to support and monitor children’s development and needs. No / None Some Most Yes / All Don't Know Comments: Question Title 32. Primary heath care providers and early care and education programs are adequately reimbursed for use of standardized developmental screening tools. No / None Some Most Yes / All Don't Know Comments: SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL DEVELOPMENT Question Title 33. Families with babies live in communities where neighbors know and trust each other and work together to make it a great place to live and raise children. No / None Some Most Yes / All Don't Know Comments: Question Title 34. Parents and families can access resources to support the social–emotional development of their babies. No / None Some Most Yes / All Don't Know Comments: Question Title 35. Families, neighborhoods, and professionals are collaborating to develop community-wide efforts to promote the healthy development of babies and young children. No / None Some Most Yes / All Don't Know Comments: Question Title 36. Pregnant and postpartum women have access to and receive screenings and mental health services for maternal depression, as needed. No / None Some Most Yes / All Don't Know Comments: Question Title 37. Babies with social-emotional or behavioral issues are assessed, diagnosed, and treated by trained professionals as needed. No / None Some Most Yes / All Don't Know Comments: Question Title 38. Families with babies have access to mental health services in pediatric primary care settings as well as mental/behavioral health care settings. No / None Some Most Yes / All Don't Know Comments: Question Title 39. Primary health care providers are adequately compensated for use of standardized early childhood mental health screening tools. No / None Some Most Yes / All Don't Know Comments: Question Title 40. Infant–toddler professionals and child care programs receive training on how to address the mental health needs of babies. No / None Some Most Yes / All Don't Know Comments: Question Title 41. Infant-toddler caregivers and child care programs have access to mental health consultation services as needed. No / None Some Most Yes / All Don't Know Comments: Question Title 42. Families experience themselves and their children as being treated with respect by mental health care providers, and the various organizations associated with social-emotional health. No / None Some Most Yes / All Don't Know Comments: Question Title 43. Do you have ideas about policy-related changes that could better promote the healthy development of all babies throughout Florida? Please share your thoughts here. FAMILY WELL-BEINGPlease share your perspective on current policies, practices, resources and programs relating to the well-being of families with babies (birth to age 3). EMPLOYMENT & INCOME Question Title 44. Families with babies have access to whatever education, skill training, job opportunities, and work supports they need in order to obtain stable work that generates a livable wage. No / None Some Most Yes / All Don't Know Comments: FAMILY LEAVE & BENEFITS Question Title 45. Working families can access paid family leave through their employers after birth or adoption. No / None Some Most Yes / All Don't Know Comments: Question Title 46. Working families can access paid sick leave through their employers when a young child is sick. No / None Some Most Yes / All Don't Know Comments: Question Title 47. Working parents receive work–life benefits through their employers to help them balance work with caring for their babies. (examples: flexible work hours, emergency child care) No / None Some Most Yes / All Don't Know Comments: HOUSING Question Title 48. High quality, affordable housing options that are close to community assets (examples: parks, libraries, stores) and preferred social networks (friends and family) are available to families of babies, including families with low income. No / None Some Most Yes / All Don't Know Comments: Question Title 49. Energy and utilities assistance options are available to families of babies with low income. No / None Some Most Yes / All Don't Know Comments: Question Title 50. Landlords are responsive to the needs and requests of families with babies who are renting their properties. No / None Some Most Yes / All Don't Know Comments: TRANSPORTATION Question Title 51. Families with babies have consistent access to reliable transportion options. No / None Some Most Yes / All Don't Know Comments: ACCESSING RESOURCES AND SERVICES Question Title 52. Families can find the resources and services they need for their babies through cross-program referrals and information and referral agencies. No / None Some Most Yes / All Don't Know Comments: Question Title 53. Families receive information and services responsive to their home culture and language. No / None Some Most Yes / All Don't Know Comments: Question Title 54. Families with babies who face multiple hardships (for example: low income, housing instability, and health issues) can access programs and services that work together to support them. No / None Some Most Yes / All Don't Know Comments: Question Title 55. State policies support a coordinated multigenerational approach to addressing the needs of babies and their families, particularly those who face multiple hardships. No / None Some Most Yes / All Don't Know Comments: Question Title 56. Transition policies ensure continuity of services between various infant–toddler program settings, as well as programs for older children. No / None Some Most Yes / All Don't Know Comments: Question Title 57. Mechanisms exist to coordinate among infant–toddler programs and to link them with other services such as health, mental health, education, child welfare, and family support. No / None Some Most Yes / All Don't Know Comments: HOME VISITING / PARENTING SUPPORT Question Title 58. Parenting resources are readily available to all parents of babies seeking information on how to support healthy child development. No / None Some Most Yes / All Don't Know Comments: Question Title 59. Parents and families with babies can access parent support networks as desired. No / None Some Most Yes / All Don't Know Comments: Question Title 60. Expectant parents and families with babies can access evidence-based home visiting programs, as desired. No / None Some Most Yes / All Don't Know Comments: Question Title 61. Families with babies can access evidence-based parenting education programs, as needed and desired. No / None Some Most Yes / All Don't Know Comments: Question Title 62. Home visiting supports extend to families, friends, and neighbors caring for babies. No / None Some Most Yes / All Don't Know Comments: Question Title 63. Families who wish to increase their leadership and advocacy skills can access leadership initiatives. No / None Some Most Yes / All Don't Know Comments: Question Title 64. Families experience themselves and their children as being treated with respect by home visitors, parenting educators, and parent support networks. No / None Some Most Yes / All Don't Know Comments: CHILD WELFARE Question Title 65. Child welfare workers and judges receive ongoing training about child development, racism, implicit bias, and the effects of trauma and use that knowledge to guide their work with infants and toddlers in the child welfare system. No / None Some Most Yes / All Don't Know Comments: Question Title 66. Babies in out-of-home placements have frequent contact with birth parents, when safe and appropriate. No / None Some Most Yes / All Don't Know Comments: Question Title 67. Families (including birth families, permanent guardians, and adoptive families) have access to continued post-permanency supports, such as adoption subsidies and therapeutic services, after permanency has been achieved. No / None Some Most Yes / All Don't Know Comments: Question Title 68. Families who are investigated for maltreatment, but whose cases are not substantiated, are still connected to support services, as desired. No / None Some Most Yes / All Don't Know Comments: Question Title 69. Children in the child welfare system receive screenings and services to promote their learning and development, such as early intervention and high-quality early care and education. No / None Some Most Yes / All Don't Know Comments: Question Title 70. Families experience themselves and their children as being treated with respect by professionals and the variety of organizations associated with the courts and child welfare. No / None Some Most Yes / All Don't Know Comments: Question Title 71. Do you have ideas about policy-related changes that could better promote the well-being of all families with babies throughout Florida? Please share your thoughts here. 50% of survey complete. Next