Recommended Child and Adolescent Immunization Schedule for ages 18 years or younger Vaccines and Other Immunizing Agents in the Child and Adolescent Immunization Schedule* Monoclonal antibody Respiratory syncytial virus monoclonal antibody (Nirsevimab) Vaccine COVID-19 Abbreviation(s) RSV-mAb Abbreviation(s) 1vCOV-mRNA UNITED STATES 2024 Dengue vaccine Diphtheria, tetanus, and acellular pertussis vaccine Haemophilus influenzae type b vaccine Hepatitis A vaccine Hepatitis B vaccine Human papillomavirus vaccine Influenza vaccine (inactivated) Influenza vaccine (live, attenuated) Measles, mumps, and rubella vaccine Meningococcal serogroups A, C, W, Y vaccine Meningococcal serogroup B vaccine Meningococcal serogroup A, B, C, W, Y vaccine Mpox vaccine Pneumococcal conjugate vaccine Pneumococcal polysaccharide vaccine Poliovirus vaccine (inactivated) Respiratory syncytial virus vaccine Rotavirus vaccine Tetanus, diphtheria, and acellular pertussis vaccine Tetanus and diphtheria vaccine How to use the child and adolescent immunization schedule 2 1 3 5 4 6 Determine recommended vaccine by age (Table 1) Determine recommended interval for catch- up vaccination (Table 2) Assess need for additional recommended vaccines by medical condition or other indication (Table 3) Review vaccine types, frequencies, intervals, and considerations for special situations (Notes) Review contraindications and precautions for vaccine types (Appendix) Review new or updated ACIP guidance (Addendum) Recommended by the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (www.cdc.gov/vaccines/acip) and approved by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (www.cdc.gov), American Academy of Pediatrics (www.aap.org), American Academy of Family Physicians (www.aafp.org), American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (www.acog.org), American College of Nurse-Midwives (www.midwife.org), American Academy of Physician Associates (www.aapa.org), and National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners (www.napnap.org). Report y Suspected cases of reportable vaccine-preventable diseases or outbreaks to your state or local health department y Clinically significant adverse events to the Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System (VAERS) at www.vaers.hhs.gov or 800-822-7967 Questions or comments Contact www.cdc.gov/cdc-info or 800-CDC-INFO (800-232-4636), in English or Spanish, 8 a.m.–8 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday, excluding holidays Download the CDC Vaccine Schedules app for providers at www.cdc.gov/vaccines/schedules/hcp/schedule-app.html Helpful information y Complete Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) recommendations: www.cdc.gov/vaccines/hcp/acip-recs/index.html y ACIP Shared Clinical Decision-Making Recommendations: www.cdc.gov/vaccines/acip/acip-scdm-faqs.html y General Best Practice Guidelines for Immunization (including contraindications and precautions): www.cdc.gov/vaccines/hcp/acip-recs/general-recs/index.html 1vCOV-aPS DEN4CYD DTaP Hib (PRP-T) Hib (PRP-OMP) HepA HepB HPV IIV4 LAIV4 MMR MenACWY-CRM MenACWY-TT MenB-4C MenB-FHbp MenACWY-TT/ MenB-FHbp Mpox PCV15 PCV20 PPSV23 IPV RSV RV1 RV5 Tdap Td Trade name(s) Beyfortus™ Trade name(s) Comirnaty®/Pfizer- BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine Spikevax®/Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine Novavax COVID-19 Vaccine Dengvaxia® Daptacel® Infanrix® ActHIB® Hiberix® PedvaxHIB® Havrix® Vaqta® Engerix-B® Recombivax HB® …
Early Childhood Council Approved 2025 Calendar of Regular Meetings The ECC will meet on the second Wednesday of the month in 2025, except for in August when the ECC will meet on a different day of the week. There will not be meetings in July or December. Date Time Location * January 15 9 a.m. City Hall, Room 1101 February 12 9 a.m. City Hall, Room 1101 March 12 9 a.m. TBD April 9 9 a.m. City Hall, Room 1101 May 14 June 11 9 a.m. City Hall, Room 1101 9 a.m. City Hall, Room 1101 July – No meeting August 16 (Saturday) ???? a.m. TBD September 10 9 a.m. City Hall, Room 1101 October 8 9 a.m. City Hall, Room 1101 November 12 9 a.m. City Hall, Room 1101 December – No meeting * Locations subject to change and will be listed on posted agendas and available on the Early Childhood Council page: http://austintexas.gov/ecc.
EARLY CHILDHOOD COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES OCTOBER 9, 2024 EARLY CHILDHOOD COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 9, 2024 The Early Childhood Council convened in a regular meeting on Wednesday, October 9, 2024, at City Hall, Board & Commission Room #1101, 301 West Second Street in Austin, Texas. Chair McHorse called the Early Childhood Council Meeting to order at 9:00 a.m. Board Members in Attendance: Chair McHorse, Vice Chair Hamilton, and Members Cormie, Green-Otero, Hedrick, McCollum, McIllwain, Menard, and Navarro Board Members in Attendance Remotely: Members Schennum and Vargas Staff in Attendance: Caitlin Oliver, Rachel Farley, Angela Tolle, Donna Sundstrom, Cindy Gamez, Edgar Hurtado, Denise Dunkins, and Alejandra Mireles PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first five speakers to register prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three- minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. There was no public comment. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Early Childhood Council Regular Meeting on September 11, 2024 The minutes from the meeting on 9/11/2024 were approved unanimously on Member Cormie’s motion and Member Hedrick’s second, on a 9-0 vote. Members Navarro and McCollum were absent at time of the vote. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 2. Approve the 2025 Early Childhood Council (ECC) regular meeting calendar EARLY CHILDHOOD COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES OCTOBER 9, 2024 A motion to approve the 2025 ECC regular meeting calendar was made by Member Menard and seconded by Member McIlwain. A motion to amend the calendar with the following amendment was made by Vice Chair Hamilton and seconded by Member Hedrick. The motion passed unanimously on a 10-0 vote. The amendment was to revise the calendar to list the April regular meeting as April 9, 2025, at 9 a.m. A motion to approve the meeting calendar as amended was made by Member Green-Otero and seconded by Member Menard. The motion passed unanimously on a 10-0 vote. Member Navarro was absent at time of the vote. Possible action to appoint an additional ECC member to the Quality-of-Life Study Workgroup No action was taken. Possible action to appoint a liaison and alternate liaison to represent the ECC at Joint Inclusion Committee meetings A motion to approve Alice Navarro as liaison to the Joint Inclusion Committee and to approve Andrea McIlwain as the alternate liaison was made my Member Green-Otero and seconded by Member Vargas. The motion passed unanimously on …
1. 2. REGULAR MEETING of the EARLY CHILDHOOD COUNCIL SEPTEMBER 11, 2024, 9:00 A.M. CITY HALL, BOARD AND COMMISSION ROOM #1101 301 WEST SECOND STREET AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the Early Childhood Council may be participating by videoconference. Public comment will be allowed in person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once, either in person or remotely, and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, call or email Caitlin Oliver, Program Coordinator, Austin Public Health, at 512-972-6205 or Caitlin.Oliver@austintexas.gov. CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS/COMMISSIONERS: Cathy McHorse, Chair Corie Cormie John Green-Otero Cynthia McCollum Brianna Menard Casie Schennum Leonor Vargas Choquette Hamilton, Vice Chair Eliza Gordon Tom Hedrick Andrea McIllwain Alice Navarro Ellana Selig AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first five speakers to register prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES DISCUSSION ITEMS Approve the minutes of the Early Childhood Council Regular Meeting on August 10, 2024 Presentation by Sylnovia Holt-Rabb, Director of the City of Austin Economic Development Department, on the City’s August budget process and on the department’s 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Global Business Expansion, Small Business, Cultural Arts, Music and Entertainment, Workforce and Childcare, and Support Service divisions Presentation regarding the Infant and Early Childhood (IEC) Program at the Austin Child Guidance Center (ACGC) and the services ACGC plans to provide with the APH Early Childhood RFP funding Presenters: • Tameka Thompson, LPC—IEC Program Manager • Elisha Gandhi, LCSW—IEC Program Therapist Presentation by Edgar Hurtado, supervisor in the Austin Public Health (APH) Immunizations Unit, regarding immunization records audits of Austin-Travis County schools and child care programs Updates from the Success By 6 (SX6) Coalition Leadership Team meeting, including upcoming events and the Texans Care for Children data dashboard WORKING GROUP UPDATES Updates from the Early Childhood Council Quality-of-Life (QoL) Study Workgroup regarding membership and collaboration with other boards and commissions managing a QoL study STAFF BRIEFINGS Briefing from Caitlin Oliver, Austin Public Health (APH), regarding the Home Grown grant for home-based child care providers; the Austin-Travis County Family-Based Child Care Conference; the new APH Early Childhood Program Coordinator; and updates …
Economic Development Department Sylnovia Holt-Rabb, Director September 11, 2024 Economic Development Department Leadership Team Sylnovia Holt-Rabb Director Anthony Segura Deputy Director Morgan Messick Assistant Director Cultural Arts Ann Eaton Assistant Director Workforce Development & Business C I TY O F A U S T I N Mission and Vision The City of Austin's Economic Development Department supports and recruits businesses to Austin through all divisions. Our mission is to promote a competitive, sustainable, and equitable economy for all. C I TY O F A U S T I N 3 Economic Development Department Overview Arts Business Music C I TY O F A U S T I N Cultural Arts Cultural Arts Division The Cultural Arts Division (CAD) plays a key role in fostering the city's creative economy by managing cultural arts programs that support the community’s cultural identity and vitality. Key Initiatives Include: • Cultural Arts Funding Program: Contracts with arts organizations to support local cultural arts initiatives. • Art in Public Places (AIPP): Commissioning and exhibiting public art throughout Austin. • Artist Development: HOT-funded programs like Thrive, Elevate, and Nexus to nurture and promote local artists. C I TY O F A U S T I N Cultural Arts Division: 2023 Grant Funding Elevate: Awarded over $6.2 million to 200 arts organizations and creative businesses to support diverse artistic content in Austin. • 35 grantees identify as Black/African American. • 17 grantees identify as female • 9 grantees identify as non-binary • 9 grantees identify as male Nexus: Awarded $255,000 to 51 creative businesses to support emerging voices and diverse public programming in Austin—targeting new applicants and creative entities that have been at risk of cultural erasure or institutional marginalization. • 9 creative businesses identify as Black/African American. C I TY O F A U S T I N Cultural Arts Division: 2023 Grant Funding (cont.) Arts Education Relief Grant: $475,000 was awarded to 19 nonprofits, made possible through the National Endowment for the Arts, designed to aid local arts education organizations in their recovery from the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. It prioritizes applicants who have faced immediate risk of cultural erasure or institutional marginalization within Austin. • 5 nonprofits identified as Black/African American • 88 people employed by the 5 grantee organizations who identify as Black/African American C I TY O F A U S T I N Music & Entertainment Music & Entertainment Division The …
IEC Infant/Early Childhood Mental Health Program Austin Child Guidance Center Presented by: Tameka Thompson, LPC & Elisha Gandhi, LCSW Purpose of IEC • Our project was created to decrease expulsion rates of young children, birth to 5 years of age • Reduce the rate of mental health concerns for children as they get older (Early childhood is the best time to intervene and affect outcomes) • Build awareness of how early intervention can positively impact a child’s social/emotional growth • To embrace the "whole child"- an approach that focuses on mental, social and emotional readiness IEC model • IEC is a unique model that empowers the teachers and staff with the skills and tools to support every child they encounter in their center • IEC supports and encourages center staff and parents to bridge the gaps in communication • IEC also supports individual families who are experiencing unique struggles IEC Foundation Principles Facilitate connection/communication among directors, administrators, teachers and parents to support young children Recognizing the context of family, culture and community Decreasing expulsion and suspension in child-care Reduce the rate of mental health concerns as children get older Impact of IEC • • • • • • • • • Improves social, emotional and behavioral well-being for children and their families Reduces school suspension and expulsion among young children Reduces challenging behaviors in young children Reduces teacher's stress Improves teacher-child relationship Builds communication among staff/director Builds communication among staff/caregivers Link children and their families with resources in the community Children ability to experience, express and regulate their emotions Team Effort Observation of classrooms Teacher consultation Teacher trainings Parent workshops Individual consultation Individual referals Support for the directors Feedback for IEC Over 85%, feel the training has enhance their effectiveness. The trainers are relatable and knowledgeable Digging down to the definition of trauma was interesting Informative training Feel more comfortable talking with parents Enjoy the strategies provided I feel this is a team effort Love seeing the growth in my classroom Importance of Early Childhood Development • Early childhood development provides building blocks for strong social emotional skills • It's essential for centers to have a space for educational achievements to thrive and the confidence to face any challenge • We use a multi-level prevention and intervention strategies to build confidence, vital for increasing childhood development This Photo by Unknown author is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND. Vision • Continue to …
REGULAR MEETING of the EARLY CHILDHOOD COUNCIL AUGUST 10, 2024, 10:00 A.M. AUSTIN ENERGY HEADQUARTERS, CAPITAL TRAINING ROOM #1133 4815 MUELLER BOULEVARD AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the Early Childhood Council may be participating by videoconference. Public comment will be allowed in person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once, either in person or remotely, and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, call or email Caitlin Oliver, Program Coordinator, Austin Public Health, at 512-972-6205 or Caitlin.Oliver@austintexas.gov. CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS/COMMISSIONERS: Cathy McHorse, Chair Corie Cormie John Green-Otero Cynthia McCollum Brianna Menard Casie Schennum Leonor Vargas Choquette Hamilton, Vice Chair Eliza Gordon Tom Hedrick Andrea McIllwain Alice Navarro Ellana Selig AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first five speakers to register prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. 1. Approve the minutes of the Early Childhood Council Regular Meeting on June 12, 2024 APPROVAL OF MINUTES DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 2. Discussion and possible action to approve a recommendation regarding the City of Austin Economic Development Department’s Place-Based Enhancement Program recommendations 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 9. Updates from Vice Chair Dr. Choquette Hamilton about the Affordable Childcare Now Coalition and vote to approve a recommendation to endorse the Affordable Childcare Now Coalition Possible action to appoint a new liaison to the Joint Inclusion Committee Vote to update the ECC Quality-of-Life (QoL) Study Workgroup membership WORKING GROUP UPDATES DISCUSSION ITEMS Updates from the ECC QoL Study Workgroup regarding the first meeting with the study vendor and next meeting with the vendor on August 16, 2024 Updates from Member Tom Hedrick about the early childhood-related items included in the proposed City of Austin Fiscal Year 2025 budget 8. Updates regarding the Success By 6 (SX6) Coalition strategic plan STAFF BRIEFINGS Updates from Caitlin Oliver, Austin Public Health (APH), regarding related local early childhood groups such as Austin Chapter of the Texas Association for the Education of Young Children, Austin ISD, Child Care Regulation, and Travis County FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal …
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION Early Childhood Council 20240810-002: Place-Based Enhancement Program WHEREAS, there is urgent need for affordable small business space; and WHEREAS, according to the Economic Development Department, asking rents have increased by 7.7% year over year, a historic high for the market; and WHEREAS, high cost of rent is a critical factor contributing to the financial instability of childcare programs; and WHEREAS, the Place-Based Enhancement Program Proposal includes recommendations to encourage affordable commercial space for community development projects including childcare; and WHEREAS, although a percentage of childcare programs who meet specific standards related to enrollment of children relying on public subsidy and quality qualify for property tax exemption, the majority of programs in Austin do not qualify for the exemption; and WHEREAS, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the prevailing wage for the childcare workforce in Texas is $14.16. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Early Childhood Council encourages the Austin City Council to adopt the Placed-Based Enhancement Program recommendations without requiring a living wage standard for all employees. Date of Approval: _____________________________ Record of the vote: Attest: _____________________________________________ (Staff or board member can sign)
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION Early Childhood Council 20240810-003: Recommendation Supporting Affordable Child Care Now WHEREAS, for decades, families in Travis County have struggled to find affordable, quality child care and afterschool and summer programming for children birth to high school graduation (henceforth referred to as “child care”); and WHEREAS, child care is the highest expense for families after housing in Travis County. And one year of child care costs more than one year of tuition at the University of Texas at Austin; and WHEREAS, the current waiting list for families with low income who need child care subsidies has more than 4,600 children on it, enrollment is closed, and there is now a 2-year waiting list period; and WHEREAS, child care costs are out of reach for many families in Travis County. While families cannot afford the current prices, child care tuition rarely covers the true cost of providing a high-quality program. Costs for quality child care programs (including paying staff a living wage) have increased but families cannot afford to pay more; and WHEREAS, the child care and out-of-school time workforce, predominantly women of color, earns less than a living wage resulting in high turnover (over 30% annually) and under-staffed programs serving fewer children and cutting hours. Turnover hurts children and creates stress for families; and WHEREAS, families rely on affordable quality child care to participate in and complete education, training programs, or the workforce; and WHEREAS, child care and out of school time challenges particularly impact individuals and communities of color that have been historically excluded from economic prosperity: • 81% of children under age 6 receiving child care subsidies in Travis County are Black, Hispanic, or non-white/multi-racial. • The share of Travis County children under age 6 in working families who have parents working nontraditional hours is 47.1% Black and 42.1% Hispanic. • The child care workforce in Texas is overwhelmingly female and 62% are either Black or Hispanic. WHEREAS, A local investment in affordable quality child care and out of school time programs will result in better outcomes for children, greater workforce participation, family economic stability and a stronger economy; and WHEREAS, Quality afterschool and summer programs increase youth’s academic skills and skill development for future careers, improve school day attendance, support positive mental and physical health, and support working families by providing a safe environment for youth when school is out; and WHEREAS, With the high cost …
A broad coalition convened by United Way for Greater Austin that comprises of Travis County civic organizations, businesses, and community members who support equitable access to affordable, quality childcare for all. August 2024 Timeline ECC Actions April 2023 - Children’s Funding Project Overview January 10, 2024 – Cost model of child care in Austin – Travis County March 20, 2024 – Children’s Funding Project Presentation April 16, Resolution to endorse Children’s Funding Project Workgroup Recommendations May 14th Travis County Commissioners Approve Travis County CARES Resolution June 25 Travis County Commissioners Briefing, Discussion and Vote August 13 Public Hearing and Commissioners Court Vote Travis County CARES Resolution Creating Access for Resilient Families Overview of Strategic Investments in Childcare Benefits of Quality Childcare The Case for Significant Investments in Childcare ➔ Workforce ➔ Affordability ➔ Accessibility ➔ School Readiness ➔ Ongoing School Success ➔ Market Failure ➔ Equity ➔ Social Returns “It’s time to start treating childcare as essential infrastructure — just as worthy of funding as roads and fiber optic cables.” Melinda Gates, 2021 Background: ➔ Success By 6 ATX ➔ Children’s Funding Project (CFP) ➔ Learn All the Time (LATT) Network 9 Goals & Guiding Principles ➔ Increase Access ➔ Increase Access ➔ Improve Affordability ➔ Improve Affordability ➔ Invest in Quality ➔ Invest in Quality ➔ Grow the Workforce ➔ Grow the Workforce ➔ Strengthen the System ➔ Strengthen the System Adapted from Travis County Court Briefing ➔ Ground Solutions in Data ➔ Ground Solutions in Data ➔ Seek Equity ➔ Seek Equity ➔ Leverage Existing Assets ➔ Leverage Existing Assets ➔ Ensure Accountability and ➔ Ensure Accountability and Efficiency Efficiency Recommended Strategies for Investment Adapted from Travis County Court Briefing ➔ Expand Slots Early Childhood Afterschool/Summer ➔ Expand care in early ◆ ◆ morning, evening and weekend hours ➔ Build quality and capacity Early Childhood Afterschool/Summer ➔ Create a Business- ◆ ◆ Government Alliance Strategy 1: Expanded Slots Early Childhood ➔ Expand access with funding to create additional capacity through contracts Guaranteed capacity ◆ ➔ Focus on full-day, year-round care (birth through age 3 years) ➔ Supplement subsidy funding for infants and toddlers to match cost of quality Adapted from Children’s Funding Project Work Group | 2024 Strategy 1: Expanded Slots Afterschool / Summer ➔ Expand access with funding to create additional capacity through contracts for new sites or additional slots at existing sites for youth in least …
EARLY CHILDHOOD COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES AUGUST 10, 2024 EARLY CHILDHOOD COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES SATURDAY, AUGUST 10, 2024 The Early Childhood Council convened in a regular meeting on Saturday, August 10, 2024, at Austin Energy Headquarters, Capital Training Room #1133, 4815 Mueller Boulevard in Austin, Texas. Vice Chair Hamilton called the Early Childhood Council Meeting to order at 10:04 a.m. Board Members in Attendance: Vice Chair Hamilton and Members McIllwain, Menard, Navarro, and Selig Board Members in Attendance Remotely: Members Green-Otero, Hedrick, Schennum, and Vargas Staff in Attendance: Cindy Gamez, Caitlin Oliver, and Donna Sundstrom PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first five speakers to register prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three- minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. Brooke Freeland, representing United Way for Greater Austin provided public comment regarding the proposed City of Austin Fiscal Year 2025 budget. Freeland shared that the Success By 6 Coalition plans to submit a letter of support for the budget amendment form submitted by Council Member Fuentes that would allocate $195,408 for cost-of-living adjustments (COLA) for the early childhood social service contracts. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Early Childhood Council Regular Meeting on June 12, 2024 The minutes from the meeting on 6/12/2024 were approved unanimously on Member Menard’s motion and Member Navarro’s second, on an 9-0 vote. EARLY CHILDHOOD COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS AUGUST 10, 2024 2. Discussion and possible action to approve a recommendation regarding the City of Austin Economic Development Department’s Place-Based Enhancement Program recommendations Member Hedrick moved to approve the recommendation regarding the City of Austin’s Place-Based Enhancement Program recommendation. Member Menard provided a second, and the members discussed the recommendation. Members Schennum and Navarro asked for clarification on what it would mean to not include a living wage requirement in the recommendations. Members Vargas and McIlwain expressed concern about not having a living wage requirement since child care workers often get paid low wages. There was a discussion about whether the living wage requirement applies to the developers who are creating an affordable place from which a child care program would operate or whether it applies to the wages the child care program provides to staff.’ Member McIlwain moved to amend the recommendation to remove the last “whereas” statement; remove the semicolon above the removed “whereas” statement; and …
REGULAR MEETING of the EARLY CHILDHOOD COUNCIL JUNE 12, 2024, 9:00 A.M. CITY HALL, BOARD AND COMMISSION ROOM #1101 301 WEST SECOND STREET AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the Early Childhood Council may be participating by videoconference. Public comment will be allowed in person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once, either in person or remotely, and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, call or email Caitlin Oliver, Program Coordinator, Austin Public Health, at 512-972-6205 or Caitlin.Oliver@austintexas.gov. CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS/COMMISSIONERS: Cathy McHorse, Chair Corie Cormie John Green-Otero Cynthia McCollum Brianna Menard Casie Schennum Leonor Vargas Choquette Hamilton, Vice Chair Eliza Gordon Tom Hedrick Andrea McIllwain Alice Navarro Ellana Selig AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first five speakers to register prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. 1. Approve the minutes of the Early Childhood Council Regular Meeting on May 8, 2024 APPROVAL OF MINUTES DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 2. Discussion and vote to approve ECC Quality-of-Life (QoL) Study Workgroup membership WORKING GROUP UPDATES 3. 4. 5. 6. 8. Updates from the ECC QoL Study Workgroup regarding the first meeting with the study vendor DISCUSSION ITEMS Presentation regarding the services Any Baby Can and the Ready Families Collaborative plan to provide with the APH Early Childhood RFP funding Presenters: • Rebecca Elizondo—Chief Program Officer • Maddie Glover—Director of Data, Reporting, and Evaluation Presentation from Melody García, Director of Programs at Saint Louise House, regarding the services the Saint Louise House plans to provide with the APH Early Childhood RFP funding Presentation from Donald Jackson, Economic Development Department (EDD), regarding the proposed Place-Based Enhancement Program 7. Discussion regarding the August ECC meeting location and time STAFF BRIEFINGS Updates from Caitlin Oliver, Austin Public Health (APH), regarding the Home Grown Building Comprehensive Networks planning grant for family-based child care; updates from related early childhood groups; update on Chapter 26 application to Parks and Recreation Department for northeast portion of Civitan Park; and the City of Austin staff response to Council Resolution 20231109-028 regarding financial relief to eligible home- based child care providers FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT The …
Ready Families Collaborative and local home visiting programs Rebecca Elizondo, Chief Program Officer Maddie Glover, Director of Data, Reporting, and Evaluation Presentation by June 12, 2024 WHO WE ARE Any Baby Can is a Central Texas nonprofit that works with families to overcome obstacles and achieve well-being. With programs that meet clients where they are – at home, work or school – Any Baby Can helps build stability, develop skills and navigate systems so children and families reach their full potential. Any Baby Can serves as the fiscal and contract holder for the Ready Families Collaborative since 2015. Vision A community that empowers parents, prioritizes healthy families, and invests in child development. Mission Any Baby Can partners with families to build stability, develop skills, and unlock each child’s full potential. WHAT IS THE READY FAMILIES COLLABORTIVE (RFC)? RFC consists of 8 organizations that provide early childhood and support services to families living within Travis County. The services provided by the RFC focus on the development of children ages 0 to 5 and family units that support them. Families are offered a range of evidence or research- based services that will help their children be successful in their development, education, and life. Services include home visitation, Two-Generation models, Play to Learn groups and parenting classes, child care, child development services, and case management. Home Visitation Child Development Two Generation models Play to Learn and Parent Education classes HOW WE STARTED The RFC was formed through the work of the Family Support Network, School Readiness Action Plan (SRAP) facilitated by United Way of Greater Austin. The RFC’s purpose and goals were aligned with the Ready Families strategies of the School Readiness Action Plan (now known as the Success by 6 Strategic Plan). Today, the RFC’s goals and work fall primarily within the Healthy Beginnings and Supported Families pillars of the Success by 6 Strategic plan Healthy Beginnings: Community ensures the healthy births of all children and continue to provide the physical healthcare, developmental and mental health supports, and community resources they need to thrive throughout their childhood Supported Families: Families have access to and use the resources that provide them with the knowledge, skills, confidence, and social support to positively nurture the health, safety, and development of their children, and develop greater financial stability. Any Baby Can Austin PBS AVANCE of Austin Communities …
Quality Care for Children Overcoming Homelessness Melody Garcia, Director of Programs We empower women and their children to overcome homelessness for generations to come. Saint Louise House is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the success of wo m e n a n d t h e ir c h ild r e n m o vin g fr o m h o m e le s s n e s s t o h e a lt h y in d e p e n d e n t liv e s . Ou r o r ga n iza t io n a l va lu e s o f Em p o we r m e n t , Ho p e , Gr o wt h Min d s e t , Co m m it m e n t , Hu m ilit y a n d Effe c t ive n e s s d r ive o u r p r o gr a m m o d e l o f in t e n s e p a r t n e r s h ip . Our Approach Ho u sin g Pa rt n e rsh ip Wra p a rou n d Se rvice s Saint Louise House provides 46 families safe, stable housing in two complexes in South Austin. Rents are subsidized so that families start out paying only $50 a month for the first year. With this stable housing, families can confidently take steps toward their goals. Every mother finds a partner on her journey toward stability through weekly meetings with a staff social worker who supports her in identifying her own strengths and learning to leverage her strengths to achieve her goals. Empowerment Partners connect families to resources for education and employment and building skills such as parenting, financial literacy, and more. Saint Louise House provides mothers and children highly individualized support for meeting basic needs, accessing community resources, and achieving their goals. Services include life skills workshops, children’s activities supporting social and emotional development, and direct support such as a food pantry, bus passes and flexible funds. The Importance of the Two-Gen Approach Our Impact Ho u sin g Pa rt n e rsh ip Wra p a rou n d Se rvice s • Consistent Environment: Stable housing provides a reliable and safe space, …
Place-Based Enhancement Program Economic Development Department June 2024 C I T Y O F A U S T I N Chapter 380 Revision Economic incentive programs use tax reimbursements, grants, and other financial programs to encourage desired community This often includes new jobs or new real estate and capital outcomes investment Guided by state code (Chapter 380) and City policies and priorities In Austin, these include strong community benefit requirements: Living wages Hiring harder to employ individuals 1 Childcare support Local art and music Green building Transit access C I T Y O F A U S T I N Chapter 380 Revision: State Local Code LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE TITLE 12. PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT SUBTITLE A. MUNICIPAL PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT CHAPTER 380. MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS RELATING TO MUNICIPAL PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT Sec. 380.001. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS. (a) The governing body of a municipality may establish and provide for the administration of one or more programs, including programs for making loans and grants of public money and providing personnel and services of the municipality, to promote state or local economic development and to stimulate business and commercial activity in the municipality. 1 C I T Y O F A U S T I N Program Background In 2018 EDD Staff utilized feedback from an extensive engagement process in development of the current Program Guidelines • Community conversations included 8 Sessions, held in each Council District • Sessions’ attendance ranged from 7 to 90, with 160 unique attendees, providing 260 points of input, generating 2,500 comments • "Affordability" was a top concern for Creative Sector and Small Business participants Current Chapter 380 Policy and Program adopted by City Council At that time, City Council adopted Ordinance No. 20180830- 058 authorizing the City Manager to develop a Location Enhancement Program C I T Y O F A U S T I N Program Background Location Enhancement Program core focus from Ordinance No. 20180830-058 on developing an affordable real estate program: Commercial affordability for tenants of commercial space with … particular focus on small, local, heritage businesses, non-profits, cooperatives, and the creative sector Financial challenges faced by owners of commercial spaces by providing access to capital/financing to deliver community benefits, such as affordable and public spaces, creative spaces, new goods and services, and to preserve neighborhood identity Specific market needs, such as the delivery of goods, services and transportation solutions to underinvested areas that yield …
