Imperative 5
Connecting Data and Systems
We must create the structures and tools to better coordinate and connect the various systems impacting the well-being of children and families.
Goal to ensure at least 80% of Detroit ECE programs are operating at full enrollment by 2027.
We are increasing the number of primary care providers serving pregnant women, birthing people, and families with respectful care.
Only 66% of Detroit children are currently able to be served by licensed providers. Our parents need better resources and pathways into quality early education and care.
In the city of Detroit, multiple organizations are serving young children and their families, and each of these organizations use different systems and data. To increase efficiency and impact, we are creating an infrastructure that better coordinates and connects the various systems that impact the well-being of children and families. With better data systems, families can navigate resources and systems more efficiently, and we will have a more accurate sense of the state of the Detroit child.
Our work is aligned to three focus areas. While efforts across our work touch on all three areas, our primary focus is on ensuring equitable access to resources by evaluating and repairing the city’s data systems to better connect families to resources that will help them.
Lead Organization
Why Now?
The constantly evolving early childhood education and care systems require parents to understand their options and how they can access low-cost, high-quality childcare. We are also working to ensure that all communities have qualified staff.
The Latest
Significant progress has been made toward our goal of an integrated data system and equitable access to services in the city of Detroit. A new Social Navigation Department is in place to work closely with individuals in accessing their needs, navigating resources, and supporting them on an ongoing basis. To expedite access to health services, we've partnered with Henry Ford Health and others to transfer health records securely and efficiently to our Social Navigators. The Ride United transportation program has expanded to help Detroiters with transportation needs.
In addition to our focus on health, services, and connected data systems, we've supported Early Learning and GSRP efforts in helping to expand and promote programming critical to Detroit children's lives in the earliest stages.
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United Way of Southeast Michigan
