The system is based on the premise that there are many contributors to the achievement of desired results for children and families, including family support systems, environmental factors, social services, and CDD child care and development programs. No one program or program type is solely accountable for the achievement of desired results, although together these contributors have substantial potential for improving the well-being of children and families. The primary objective of Desired Results for Children and Families is to encourage progress toward the achievement of six broad desired results by providing information and technical assistance to improve program quality. For CDD programs, a desired result is defined as a condition of well-being for children and families. Children are personally and socially competent.
Children are effective learners.
Children show physical and motor competence. Children are safe and healthy. Families support their children's learning and development. Families achieve their goals. To assess the extent to which these desired results for children and families have been achieved, indicators, measures, and criteria for success have been defined.