Congregations Caring for Children

Adapt to changing environments and resources.

Today's ever changing norms, regulations, and family structures require that part 

ners stay abreast of changes that will affect their partnerships and services and

develop plans accordingly.

Actively and willingly  dance  and laugh.

Have a sense of humor. Successful partnerships involve willing partners who want

to  dance  together   it takes work to learn the steps, but remember to have fun.

10 Tips to Move Early Education

10 Tips to Move Early Education

10 Tips to Move Early Education

10 Tips to Move Early Education

10 Tips to Move Early Education

Partnerships Forward

Partnerships Forward

Partnerships Forward

Partnerships Forward

Partnerships Forward

1

Recognize and speak often about the strength of your partner(s).

2

As partners, identify the non negotiables  things you can't relinquish.

3

Communicate ideas clearly and concretely.

4

Be flexible and reasonable.

5

Think in new ways about the possibilities of the partnership and about

programming.

6

Give critical, as well as positive, feedback that is useful and given in

ways it can be heard.

7

Hold on to the vision about what is best for children and families.

8

View the partnership as an opportunity to learn and to reflect on your

program's practices.

9

Listen  and be respectful of others' opinions and beliefs.

10 Know that all new ventures  stretch  you in new ways and take time,

energy, and patience.

Indicators of High Quality Services in

Indicators of High Quality Services in

Indicators of High Quality Services in

Indicators of High Quality Services in

Indicators of High Quality Services in

Community Early Education Partnerships

Community Early Education Partnerships

Community Early Education Partnerships

Community Early Education Partnerships

Community Early Education Partnerships

Respect and respond to family and community needs.

Provide a wide array of strength based comprehensive services.

Ensure service continuity for children and families.

Implement seamless, integrated services.

Access all available resources.

Engage in continuous program improvement.

Support all staffs' professional development.

Partner with parents and the community in decision making.

Source: Website of QUILT (Quality in Linking Together, Early Education Partnerships)

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