Interagency Collaboration
Collaboration at this transition point will require communication between the family and potential center based programs they are intereste in prior to selection. If family selects more than one program (eg: Head Start and a Child care Center), special attention should be given to making sure those agencies are aware of jointly serving the child and family. Communication between/ among the family and partnering agencies/ programs will assure transition success for all involved.
In KY, interagency collaboration for early childhood includes state, regional, and community transition planning for children prenatal to age six and their families. Kentucky provides guidance from the state agencies within the KY Early Childhood Interagency Transition Agreement (link). Regions utilize the state agreement in decision making and local county teams use both to determine additional procedures unique to their community agencies, children and families. This systems approach allows agencies and families at each level the opportunity to identify strengths and possible areas of improvement.