Involve children and youth. As consumers of the services, young people must have a formal say in running the initiative. They are also much more likely to participate if they have a role in its development. Develop funding resources. It is essential to continually work to improve the model by finding additional funding.
More money allows sites to try new things and expand programs.
When local sites are able to grow, the program improves. This information was developed as part of the Child Care Partnership Project, a multi-year technical assistance effort funded by the Child Care Bureau, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. The Partnership Project is providing a series of technical assistance resources and materials to support the development and strengthening of public-private partnerships to improve the quality and supply of child care.