1. Building a brighter future for Pennsylvania’s children Tom Corbett, Governor | Ronald Tomalis, Secretary of Education | Gary D. Alexander, Secretary of Public Welfare www.education.state.pa.us | www.dpw.state.pa.us Home Visiting Connections with PA’s Early Learning System PA Home Visitation Stakeholders December 11, 2012 Barbara Minzenberg, Ph.D. Deputy Secretary Office of Child Development and Early Learning

2. Building a brighter future for Pennsylvania’s children Tom Corbett, Governor | Ronald Tomalis, Secretary of Education | Gary D. Alexander, Secretary of Public Welfare www.education.state.pa.us | www.dpw.state.pa.us Early Intervention Promotes resources and supportive services that can benefit all families.

3. Building a brighter future for Pennsylvania’s children Tom Corbett, Governor | Ronald Tomalis, Secretary of Education | Gary D. Alexander, Secretary of Public Welfare www.education.state.pa.us | www.dpw.state.pa.us Early Intervention: Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS) PBIS opportunities are enhanced by additional training on Parents Interacting with Infants (PIWI) and a Family Coaching Model.

4. Building a brighter future for Pennsylvania’s children Tom Corbett, Governor | Ronald Tomalis, Secretary of Education | Gary D. Alexander, Secretary of Public Welfare www.education.state.pa.us | www.dpw.state.pa.us Early Intervention: Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS) Early Childhood Mental Health, Early Intervention Technical Assistance and Head Start plan to support home visiting efforts from other programs.

5. Building a brighter future for Pennsylvania’s children Tom Corbett, Governor | Ronald Tomalis, Secretary of Education | Gary D. Alexander, Secretary of Public Welfare www.education.state.pa.us | www.dpw.state.pa.us Keystone STARS Key element of quality is family engagement, informing parents on ways to teach children at home.

6. Building a brighter future for Pennsylvania’s children Tom Corbett, Governor | Ronald Tomalis, Secretary of Education | Gary D. Alexander, Secretary of Public Welfare www.education.state.pa.us | www.dpw.state.pa.us Keystone STARS: Rising STARS Promotes greater access for at-risk children to higher quality care, especially those receiving Child Care Works subsidy.

7. Building a brighter future for Pennsylvania’s children Tom Corbett, Governor | Ronald Tomalis, Secretary of Education | Gary D. Alexander, Secretary of Public Welfare www.education.state.pa.us | www.dpw.state.pa.us Keystone STARS: Early Childhood Mental Health Consultation (ECMH) Connects families with services for higher levels of social/emotional intervention and provides information about community resources.

8. Building a brighter future for Pennsylvania’s children Tom Corbett, Governor | Ronald Tomalis, Secretary of Education | Gary D. Alexander, Secretary of Public Welfare www.education.state.pa.us | www.dpw.state.pa.us Business Support: PA Early Learning Investment Commission Promotes and provides resources on mobilizing business leaders to support quality home visiting programs. www.pa-elic.org

9. Building a brighter future for Pennsylvania’s children Tom Corbett, Governor | Ronald Tomalis, Secretary of Education | Gary D. Alexander, Secretary of Public Welfare www.education.state.pa.us | www.dpw.state.pa.us Other Systems: Child Welfare Caseworkers from the Office of Children, Youth & Families ensure children are safe in their homes and with their families.

10. Building a brighter future for Pennsylvania’s children Tom Corbett, Governor | Ronald Tomalis, Secretary of Education | Gary D. Alexander, Secretary of Public Welfare www.education.state.pa.us | www.dpw.state.pa.us Other Systems: Public Health Maternal Child Health Bureau staff work with pregnant and new mothers to ensure healthy pregnancies and healthy babies.

11. Building a brighter future for Pennsylvania’s children Tom Corbett, Governor | Ronald Tomalis, Secretary of Education | Gary D. Alexander, Secretary of Public Welfare www.education.state.pa.us | www.dpw.state.pa.us Thank you!