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Landscape and Federal

Policy Opportunities

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First 5 LA Federal Policy & Sustainability

Plan

Program and Planning Committee Meeting October 28, 2013

Tessa Charnofsky

First 5 LA Joel Packer

The Raben Group

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Goals of Presentation

Introduce The Raben Group

Review their assessment process Review goals and strategies Highlight policy-advocacy opportunities

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Background Contract

The Raben Groups contract began July 22, 2013

Priority areas Sustainability of Early Childhood Education (ECE) and Home

Visiting Support other First 5 LA policy agenda items

Collaboration Alignment and collaboration with state advocates and other

First 5 LA funded policy making organizations

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About Us

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Joel Packer Principal, DC Office

Sunil Mansukhani Principal, DC Office

Laura Rodriguez Principal, LA Office

Randi Moore Senior Associate, DC Office

Charna Martin Director, LA Office

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Environmental Scan

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External Findings Little knowledge of First 5 LA among

Washington policymakers

Policymakers confused First 5 LA with LAUP and First 5 California

Broad agreement that sharing data and Lessons Learned would be valuable

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Internal Findings

Develop clarity and streamlined presentation of the First 5 LA brand

Promote the expertise of the Commission Use research to build and push First 5 LA advocacy agenda

ECE and Home Visiting

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Take-Aways

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Vision The Raben Group will help position First 5 LA as a valued, trusted, credible voice and contributor at the federal level. We will also assist you in partnering with others to secure federal public financing for high-quality programs and expanded access for early education and home visiting programs.

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Sustainability Goals: ECE and HV

Position First 5 LA as

a trusted source of relevant information

for federal policy makers

Public funding expanded for quality

ECE and HV programs

Established strong ties with next

Administration and delegation members

Long Term 2-5 years

ECE

Advocate for funding investments for early childhood programs from the Administration

and Congress

HV Advocate for continued funding of MIECHV and pursue other policy opportunities (Title

XIX) Promote F5LA leadership in policy workgroups and panels including HV coalitions

BOTH Analyze political climate after 2014 election

for opportunities related to F5LA policy agenda

Advocate for support of early childhood priorities during 2016 elections and

Presidential transition Strengthen F5LA advocacy beyond typical

partners and engage private sector

Intermediate Term 12 months to 2 years

ECE

Engage LA delegation and coalitions to support Presidents

Early Learning Plan

HV Congressmembers and advocacy

leaders have a clear understanding of HV benefits and

F5LA initiatives

BOTH Establish significant affiliations with LAC Members of Congress and national stakeholders who

impact F5LAs issues Develop a cohesive system for

rapid response to federal policy developments and opportunities

Short Term 6-12 months

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Policymaker Engagement

Collaboration

Strategic Approach

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Policy Maker Engagement Early Childhood Education, Home Visiting

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Collaboration Early Childhood Education, Home Visiting

Collaborate with key groups, including: First Five Years Fund Next Generation/Too Small to Fail Ready Nation

Participate in key coalitions including The Pew Home Visiting Coalition, the White House led outreach group, and the Strong Start for Children campaign

Engage private sector business and law enforcement agencies

Identify Red counties or Red states doing good early childhood work and develop partnerships that demonstrate bipartisanship

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Data and Stories Early Childhood Education, Home Visiting

Work with First 5 LA team to compile success stories and disseminate data on priority program outcomes in LA County.

Disseminate data and cost savings from First 5 LA funded programs

Work with Administration and Congress to highlight best practices

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Policy Advocacy

Early Childhood Education

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Policy Advocacy Early Childhood Education

Advocate for President Obamas early learning plan

Advocate for Child Care Development Block Grant (CCDBG) reauthorization

Advocate for additional investments in appropriations processes

Identify and consider additional budgetary, regulatory, and legislative opportunities that align with First 5 LA policy agenda and priorities

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Policy Advocacy Home Visiting

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Policy Advocacy Home Visiting

Advocate to secure extension of Maternal Infant and Early Childhood Home Visitation (MIECHV) authorization and a stable funding stream for home visiting

Advocate for the home visiting proposal within the Presidents Early Learning Initiative

Identify and consider additional legislative, budgetary and regulatory opportunities that align with First 5 LA policy agenda and priorities

Explore and advocate for innovative funding mechanisms Pay for Success

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Communications

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Communications

Develop communications to support advocacy Create system for rapid response to federal opportunities Customize list of stakeholders, traditional media outlets

and ethnic media outlets Identify and recommend groups beyond traditional

partners or un-likely allies Identify opportunities for targeted media coverage, op-eds

and in-person briefings

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Questions?

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10-28 PandP Meeting PacketOctober 2013 Binder Inserts P&PProgram and Planning Meeting Agenda 10-28-13Monday, October 28, 2013

Item 02 - September 26 Meeting NotesFIRST 5 LASUMMARY MEETING NOTESProgram & Planning CommitteeSeptember 26, 2013COMMITTEE MEMBERS PRESENT:COMMSSIONERS PRESENT:Nancy AuPatricia CurryNeal KaufmanSuzanne Bostwick (Alternate)COMMITTEE MEMBERS ABSENT:Marsha Ellis, Assistant DirectorBest Start CommunitiesLeanne Negron, Senior Program OfficerBest Start CommunitiesManuel Fierro, Senior Program OfficerBest Start CommunitiesMabel Muoz, Program OfficerProgram DevelopmentRECORDING SECRETARY:Linda Vo, Executive AssistantNEXT MEETING:

Item 03- Legislative UpdateFirst 5 LA State Legislative UpdateCriteriaApproved Legislative Agenda Development ProcessLegislative Agenda Activities 2013First 5 LA Bills SignedStatus Of Other LegislationUpcoming Legislative SessionQuestions

Item 04 -Landscape and Federal PolicyFirst 5 LA Federal Policy & Sustainability PlanGoals of PresentationBackgroundAbout UsOur TeamEnvironmental ScanExternal FindingsInternal FindingsTake-AwaysSlide Number 10Sustainability Goals: ECE and HVSlide Number 12Policy Maker EngagementEarly Childhood Education, Home VisitingCollaborationEarly Childhood Education, Home VisitingData and StoriesEarly Childhood Education, Home VisitingPolicy AdvocacyEarly Childhood Education Policy AdvocacyEarly Childhood EducationSlide Number 18 Policy AdvocacyHome VisitingCommunicationsCommunicationsSlide Number 22

Item 05- Best Start Cost ProjectionsSUMMARYBSFF Alignment-Internal Cap DevPart Capacity Bldg & PlanningResident EngagementResults-Focused ActionsAssessing Progress Marketing & CommunicationsGeneral Partnership SupportSheet1

Item 05- Best Start Cost ProjectionsSUMMARYBSFF Alignment-Internal Cap DevPart Capacity Bldg & PlanningResident EngagementResults-Focused ActionsAssessing Progress Marketing & CommunicationsGeneral Partnership SupportSheet1