The Challenges of Change: Learning from the Child Care and Early Education Experiences of Immigrant Families

May 02, 2007  |  Hannah Matthews and Deeana Jang

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Executive Summary

Introduction

Part I. Study Overview and Policy Context

1. Study Overview

• Purpose and Underlying Principles
• Methodology
• Disclaimers

2. Background on Immigration, Child Care and Early Education Policy and Funding

• The Immigration Context
• The Policy Context

Part II. The Participation of Young Children of Immigrants in Child Care and Early Education

3. Examining Participation

• The Child Care and Early Education Arrangements of Young Children of Immigrants
• Children of Immigrants Would Benefit From Early Education
• Access Barriers and Family Preferences Are Intertwined

Part III. Examining the Barriers and Identifying Solutions: Immigrant Families' Access to High-quality Child Care and Early Education

4. Immigrants' Awareness of Child Care and Early Education

• Awareness of Child Care and Early Education Programs
• Understanding of Eligibility Rules
• Outreach to Immigrant Communities
• Strategies That Work

 5. Accessibility of Child Care and Early Education for Immigrant Families

• Affordability for Immigrant Families
• Availability in Immigrant Communities
• Strict Eligibility Criteria and Complex Enrollment Processes
• Fear of Accessing Federal Programs
• Inadequate Language Access
• Strategies That Work

6. Responsiveness of Child Care and Early Education Programs

• Qualified Bilingual and Culturally Competent Providers
• Culturally Competent Program and Content Standards
  
• Meaningful Parental Involvement
  
• Access to High-quality Comprehensive Services and Family Supports
  
• Strategies That Work

Part IV. Promoting Awareness, Accessibility, and Responsiveness for Immigrant Families in Child Care and Early Education

7. Recommendations

8. Conclusion

Appendices

Bibliography

Contact: Hannah Matthews