The QCC County Program Profile provides county data from the Common Data File (CDF) and the Annual Progress Report (APR). For counties that are a part of a consortium, the QCC County Program Profile provides a combined view of the CDF and APR. Both qualitative and quantitative data are presented to provide a local view of early learning and care climate.

San Benito County serves providers and families in our county. Since the start, 25 providers have participated in improving quality. This year was our first year implementing the Quality Improvement System (QIS), but not the rating portion or the more advanced Quality Rating and Improvement System (QRIS).

• IMPACT

• San Benito County Office of Education – LEA
• Gavilan College – Higher Education Agency
• Go Kids – Resource and Referral
• County of San Benito Health and Human Services
• Local Planning Council – resources and advocacy
• Santa Clara County Office Education – Head Start

We go out to the sites and provide one-on-one visits at a time that is most convenient to the provider. The eligibility for the program is done in a way that makes the program available to everyone who is interested. We begin our initial visits in August and continue until early June, which makes us available to the providers all year.

Every program participant receives a coaching visit once a month or more depending on their need. The coaching program integrates Family Strengthening, Parents As Teachers, ASQ and ASQ-SE, and PKOF strategies. The California Preschool Instruction Network classes are offered once a month. Other training opportunities are presented to the program participants as they become available.

We offer financial incentives for completing professional development hours, coaching, and assessments. Based on how much is completed, the program participants receive either materials needed at their site or a stipend.