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Big Island Good Beginnings Alliance Community Council
(BIGBACC)
A Mconarittsr oflhe
Mayar'.• Commove on Chd&v-t and Youth
Member Artivitics Aligned with
the Statewide Good Beginnings Master Plan for
Early Childhood in Hawaii
September 1998
COUnty Camcil-AD- '
Comm. No. 0/
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M Date SEP 15 1990
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GBA 1908 Priority Outcona (public 64igagamart) August 1998
The public will be son aware or mad better understand the Importance of the health said dwsluplawatu l meads of yuang
children. AgencylOrpanlaation ACtlvlty undertakenlconducted which supports or feolllt u above GSA Statewide
outcome
Himud Comrunity Collago Providing ounce in eorly childhatsl education through campus wursca as well as vanmatity werkhwpa.
DIISJChild PTtaLrtive Svcs CA workers psrtieipaw un community boards, other forums, to provide supplementary education to the
puhfic on mytion (e.g. Maaaiatory Reporting 1IRS 3511, Child Pm(siivo Act IIRR 187)
C vi iters laid No my Can lincourages parents of students to lake sdvantage of resource oweromilioa an they become available. (a.g..
providers ABC Daveam, I lead owmmaeld parents to attend Dmia Davidson lksm Development lecture series; maintain lending libraries
Start, Punidwld Prea;hool, KSHL of edutalional collateral on ECE lad urgca+ pariahs to use the manatee; disseminates info and opportunity
I'rcw,Ium) , 1 latraii Momonsori altrts obtained through the HCF, wMrk to uhildnm's parents)
Schools)
Dept. of liallh Ilowaii Dislrict Conducting public health nursing activities that chain the gonaal public, about early cluldhoW health
I levlth VII ice imu:s atrch as immunizations, minty, wanking with the special needs population; A specific pnojca Is car
passenger safely and keiki injun prcvemlion Mina in wllaboratlou with flawalt County Police 1XV.
Chem Liliunka uni Childiens 'now wauututity said wwkcas wok with twu Lmmutity amps in the f:CF men Ornua Pans and
C'cnias - I ~a,i 1 Inwair Lenakila I leasing prejcets)
Sharon Oak:u I C'ummuniwtiona) Assists Big Island OHA Community Coun:d an public relations and communications issues and prorcer
'15rdr I Inuw0: melds of the Pcppirls Big Win] l-WI;. poblu: swarenmu cllirrta as n vets: for speakers, workahopv, etc.', contributes in-
butun: kind to thaw efforts (e.g, venue and acwmmalations for Dnvidsun ImUre series); ibroulth Toddler PREP
('croup includes Inciting in hunum development and ECE activities lour purwtr, includes ECE-rdaled topics
on monthly ammunity program calcadar whenever possible; expanding library to ECH materials
Mvyur's Conunatw on Childrn Generates and coordinates cooptnutivM collaborative projects like Davidson faraln Development lattice
and Youth (MCY'Y) notice for public and providers; participates in pluming and rteonng dent ttoc s ol'vunous ram=Ms
inif iativus and projects through individual members; supplements and (aeilttetcs those Wtianvts wherever
possible aM appropriate (e.g. provided printing and postage fie first Iswe of `0u11ding Hluuttti');
incorpwatkug IrE plan into its overall children and youth plan Par the Rlg Island.
1'uruaw leer r.t Wairaw Oenuruoea tual fa:ilitatvs loud pubbu uwmwrsa and ongegomcnt projects with an RCC and llawodan
cultural focus (a.g. Waikii Music Festival)
I IAVYC • Ihµ I land Chahar Ibvvluping a training prugram fi-r mwnburs in the areas of advocacy and networking
Wuikolnr Keiki t:nntset Diawmtinaleawaikohm.apstith:17CH info inpatenla and residrnrta conducts enagcnuml activities in the
community, collecting needs and nsoureel inlb.
1•emily Suppixt Services, Provides community workshops thrush three W, In leanly canters; provides Irainina suet technical
W CA l lawn it assistance to infant, toddler and prosch ool wre providers; supports public awareness through Family Fun
Mys, Community A-fair, other community initiatives; advocates at policy-i akhug levels; spakurs and
trainers available.
Pivrc l I Public service mmotmcemeasts, community out7rachni and trwng W increase community knowlrstic about
available resources, Alcor have published a video which in available to any inla ca oil ponies,
llu..uii Mumlca:sai Schools Conducts p rloclk iufuuasliuo prescnwlimm (at Tulu's Ileum iii Waiua:u) car child ik:vclupuicnial steps,
and "What is Montcuari" far the gcasaal publii:,
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GBA 1995 Pnonty Mtcomc (Famllin In the System) August 19%
Parents will have imbrication to enable them to meet the health, protection sad developmeatal needs of their
children,
Hawaii Community College Providing ECE training - many students are parents; PACE program workshops arc open to
public, including parents: offers a course in working with families, another in guidance,
stressing consistency in manugcmont between home do school
DHS/Child 14:)tective Srvcs Families who come to the attention of DHS/CPS are referred to parenting education programs.
Child Cue Connection and olhcr resources as appropriate
('ontur4 acid F:unily Cam Bmirhs public ongagemeau activities directed to parents, referrals to itnaacial msuurua fur
providers tuition assistance (e. g. Child Care Connection) and other bcmilchd ECE services like the WIC
program
Dept. of Health, Hawaii Conducting public health nursing acUnties that educate the general public about early childhood
unatrict Health (Mice health issues dada as immunizations, safety, working with the special Ruda population: Women,
Infants, Children (WIC) food supplement program reinforcing the importance of good nutrition;
0.3 identifying and servicing children with special needs - social workers week with schools and
parents to address those special needs: Maternal A Child Support Services wok with pregnant
mothers and emcoarago parents to be good role models
Queen Liliuokalani Children Services orphans and destitute children via ass work and other supportive measures (e.g.
Center - East Hawaii tuition assistance, clothing allowance. msoulro reform[); assist parents w/ employment
improvement and empiovability skills to better help them help their farntiits; supportalfacilitata
child care and ]=I ECE efforts (e.g. Imun Puna)
Tutu's Hou<e/Friends of the Serves as 301 (c) 3 umbrella for the Toddler PRP.P Group which provides parent/camgiver
Funint infant/toddler enrichment activities; F.vpanding lending library to parenting, mmily'-building
and ECE resources; Scheduling programs on monthly program calendar misted to parenting,
ECE and human development.
Punans Loo O Waimea Besides general public engagement projects, requires language lessons for parents (with ECF.
focus) as o moan of reinforcing the cultural dimension of programs end curriculum.
Waikolou Kciki Contact Collecting nods and resources info from Waikoloa area parents.
Imum Puna Kciki Piuygroup W%Uy ncigbborhood playgroup serving Lower Puna 0.4 - child enrichment, school prop and
abc4lWatiou skills; parent first aid and CPR classes (Puna isolated, so than skills especially
masks) W dust with unturpacics); parent wuahblaepb, oolldboration w/ QLCC and others
Toddler PREP Group Weekly noghblidwed playgroup serving Waimea area toddlers: child enrichment, school prop
and accialilation skills: collaboration with Tutu's House
humtly tiuppo,i 5crvsces, WK 3 W Hi family centers provide information and referral, toy lending libraries, perming [nib and
training; parent support Through Healthy Start and Early Had Start home visiting; Home
Instruction Program for preschool youngsters. Services voluntary and free, and there is it
monthly community alcttdar printed and distributed Checks with now mothers at the hospitd
to provide or direct to available ECE resources.
PATCH PATCH provides parents with current info about available child am resources on the Big Island
through refernas, and conducts counseling and education activities.
Hawaii Montessori Schools Conducts regular parent education nights throughout the school year; in collaboration with Data
of !leash offers hepatitis 0 Inoculations
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GBA 1998 Priority Outcdsne (Quality Asswaism) August 1998
Children will receive quality child care that supports all aspects of early development by parenta and care givers in a
variety of sorriest leelading center, faintly child care, and In the homes of fatalities and Meads.
4..w+ew••rwr ~ Iv owls. A."M r ~ awl "m wft . .%Wn smwe.r.0m
Hawaii Community College Providing training to future ECE carestivers in health and safety standards through campus
courses at well as the PACE program. Ofl'en certificate and two-year degree; course in working
with families and community resources PACE program scheduled to expand to include Kona
area in Sept (in addition to Hilo and recently, Waimea)
DI15i/Child Pmicrrive Srves Crisis investigation social vwwkem investigate institutional reports of abuse or neglect alleged to
have otx:urred in licensed (or unlicensed) day can settings (i e , institutional abuse).
Tutu's House/Priends of the Provides community mccting and training space for organizations.
Future
Dept Of lleutih All agencies which fall under Dept of Health provide oonsultalion, especially on basic health
issues of children.
Mun danrotw sulluuls Bishop Wutking tuward atxnxl)tttuon of all its preschool iilm (currently. two out of four arc aocrcdi ceit;
Estatc wndta:l ongoing wmprchanbiva staff Lk-eclopment and in-service program to make bettor center
teachers.
HAEYC Big Island Chapter Willy assurance is fundamental to HAEYC. HAEYC BI serves as a control impetus to the
goal oi'lugh quality education and care in the Big Island arms.
Direct Providers (FCC and PatroniyA PACE, PATCH and other training, educational and improvement opportunities
centar-bused) despite geographic hurdles slid lime constraints; participate in and support the career latuce
initiative.
BIGBACC and MCCY Conducted survry or ECE educational needs to help enhance and expand training and
educational offorings and opportunities in Wen Hawaii; appropriate members participate in and
support wrier lattice initiative. DNS SCACC effort, and GBA initiatives.
Family Support Services, Supports families who arc pregrtant or with young chifdron through = =0 Healthy Stan,
Whi Early Head Stan and Home Instruction program; p widc parent training and support through
family centers and community development activities; provide training and technical assistance
to community child are providers: advocacy on local, state A national levels for service quality
and fsirnom in children and families.
PATCH Provides health and safety edreation in various forms to tho Fr R wnrkrnrce and parents.
Hawaii Montcwori Schools Encounigo and support staff development; subsidize stuff participation in ECE courtei wherever
possible.
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GBA 1998 priority Ouleome (Reteum Development) August 1998
lneroand public and private favu arat will support programs and services to mold the beaMb, safety and
developmental needs of yalreg children and their familka.
gssqrarynaars arasr parMarnlww WWI Uppamweloafto mw"" Do"
Hawaii Commnnny College HCC A Head Stan parincred by submitting it proposal to reduce the coal of PACE workshops for
participants. Proposal has been granted its second year funding
DHSlChild Protacliva Srvcs Referrals to Child Care Connection, Open Doors monetary funding sources.
Quccn Liliookaloni t:hildmas Contribute toward Imum Puna's supply nods
Centcr - Cant I tawith
Tutu's Huusu/f'ricrals of tlw Tu"cl PREP program may he chic to serve as a community-Wad model which could be
future n:pliwletl in ullror wmrauuitius.
Mayor's Committee an Assist DIGDACC financially when it can.
Children aft Ycuth
Kemehamcha .schools Bishop 4-year olds preschool program (of which 73% of students are granted scholarships by KSDE)
EIIaic frees up public funds for other assistance programs.
HAEY('Big island Chapter One of its development goals is to provide training in business, advocacy and networking to
members.
Faouh Support Services, WH Throe family center in W. Hi Are administrators of foundation funds available to families for
health and developnteatal needs of children. Grant-writing colialfotation, training and iochaical
assistance tooth schools. other colt munity agencies in order to Iwerage and increase program
funding.
PATCH Provides FCF. training nn environmental issues and provides state and federal governments with
statistical information
Hawaii Mocwnsori Schools Obtained Smut onabling tuition financial aid and subsidies to families in Waimea and Kona 0 5
months to do grade); facilitate and auppon Orst to Wnrk program by using program's
volunteers, give them training and experience in basic office and business skills.
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GBA 199% Priority Outcome (Coordinating Activities) August 1998
-Mach eomta-ally will implement sffhtint Strategies to link families to a range of coordinated wrvicas.
-Parents, local leaden, and State policy makers wig wilvely work to establish a Comm ni ty-based System which is
respondve to the lteakh, edueaHon Said family ntpport Senile of Bawag'a families,
-Hawaii's leaden will adopt a rgalts-based accountability system for early childhood servieea and proorama,
er"%VQMM NW aswg aaanaan"We " Waaa,anwa wiamftw oaiaa~ GM
Mayor's Committee on Through ooordittation, are working collectively and mllaMratively, at a local level, to align
Children and Youth. Sig with, and contribute meaningfully to, the goals and priorities of the GBA Master Plan for the
Island GBA Community ECE community in the Stag of Hawaii.
Council. and HABYC HIS
Island Chaplin
ramily Suppon Services, WI I Through 1 W. Ili. Family cenlcn, provide information rcferrul and linkage to community
supports for families. Participates in community eollabomtives such as Konawaeml Evan Start.
Partnership for Families and Early Head Start that preys* comprchcesivc services. participate
in HAEYC, HEA and GBA for stoic-wick: solidarity and advocacy.
PATCH Monthly uptda ing of PATCH resource and felbrrAl databases in addition to collecting current
statistical information to better our services and expand databases. PATCH's alutiatnad
information is forwarded to both federal and Slate governments and is used to establish funikug
and additional services needed.
Hawaii Montessori Schools Collaboration with HoW Stall on an inclusion program to allow tired Stan children to
oVerience Montessori: mctaoring a UH-H student in databasse development imcrtt project
(savices for tduldren mad fymilies)